buying in bulk...pdx

[twin_mama]

Hi mamas,

I'm fairly new to making my own household cleaners, but experienced enough to know I should buy the basics in bulk.

Where have you found the best places to buy items such as borax, washing soda, vinegar, dr. bronners, in bulk?

I've heard frontier might be a good place, but in order to meet the $250 (for no s/h) I'd need to place an order with a few other mamas.

Thanks for any help!

[aolinsmama]

have you tried peoples?

http://www.peoples.coop/

[shockels]

Can't help you with the bulk question, but I am really interested in starting to make my own cleaners. Do you have a good resource on-line or otherwise that you can direct me to?

[shanna-cat]

Originally Posted by shockels

Can't help you with the bulk question, but I am really interested in starting to make my own cleaners. Do you have a good resource on-line or otherwise that you can direct me to?

Hi Sandra
I have a great book that I use to make all my own cleaning products and a ton of other random 'green' things.... I can't remember the name of it (I am not at home) but I will post again later when I get home- or you can check it out on sunday...

And if anyone is up for sharing bulk cleaning products I would be interested in that! I live *very* close to peoples.

[twin_mama]

People's is on my list. I keep hearing that name pop up and have been meaning to check it out.

Sandra - I'm actually photocopying pages from a book called Clean House, Clean Planet by Karen Logan as I type. It was recommended on MDC as was a book called Better Basics For The Home by Annie Berthold-Bond. I checked both out from the library and highly recommend them!

[shockels]

Awesome! Thanks so much you guys! I definitely want to read those books.