Sprays / the buying desk
Read what is in the bottle.
Choose the intended use first. Throat sprays, fabric sprays and cosmetic mists share a bottle format, not a job.
- 01 / Intended use
- 02 / Bottle volume
- 03 / Label restrictions
Intended use
Start with the purpose on the label, then note the ingredients, bottle volume and instructions. Keep products for different uses in separate shortlists.
Bottle volume
For a medicinal spray, use the leaflet and pharmacist advice to check suitability and age limits. The NHS sore-throat guide below discusses treatment evidence; a catalogue entry cannot assess symptoms.
Label restrictions
Read the label restrictions for that product, including any age guidance and where it may be used.
Sprays buying notes
Read the sprays guide →Compare the cost per unit
Choose one consistent unit: pieces, kilograms, litres or prepared litres, as appropriate. Divide total cost by the quantity. Do not compare unlike product types on price alone.