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]

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:p
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.