Tessa the Duchess Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I am trying to buy industrial amounts of Bicarb to use as cleaning products. The cheapest I have found is at Justasoap at £4 for 5kg, but their delivery charge is ridiculous and you have to spend at least £10 on their products, and I really don't want anything else. Does anybody buy bicarb in bulk and where do you get it from? Thankyou. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 They sell 1kg packs in www.thegreenstoreonline.co.uk but it is £2.69 per kilo. However, it looks like their max p+p charge is about £5. Not sure if that helps at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 They sell 1kg packs in www.thegreenstoreonline.co.uk but it is £2.69 per kilo. However, it looks like their max p+p charge is about £5. Thanks for this. Yes I found that site, I'm looking for 5kg. I have found a seller on Ebay but again the postage is more than the item I think the greenstore do 5kg bags as well, probably go with them in the end Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I think we used the same search engine Tessa There's more chance of you finding something else to buy on the green store site too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Boots sell it in biggish boxes....if you were passing you could pick one up and save the postage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I know summer naturals do it. they also do bulk borax,vinegar etc. Not sure on the price though but I do remember they do bigger loads than 5kg too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Boots sell it in biggish boxes....if you were passing you could pick one up and save the postage! Not in my local one, it's very dinky. Anyway I have virtually stopped buying anything remotely medicinal in Boots because I can't cope with the third degree you get from the staff "Are these Aspirins for you? Have you ever taken Aspirin before? Do you have stomach ulcers?" Don't even get me started on the row I got involved with when I tried to buy some Optrex for infected eyes for my mother Goodness knows what questions they would ask if I asked for 5kgs of bicarb Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I know summer naturals do it. they also do bulk borax,vinegar etc. Not sure on the price though but I do remember they do bigger loads than 5kg too. Thanks for this, I will look at their prices. I could also do with bulk vinegar as well, so this could be the answer My aim is to do away with all cleaning products and just have Borax, Bicarb and vinegar in the cupboard under my sink Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I know that www.naturalcollection.com does all those things plus a whole host of other things, I've ordered 25litre bottles of eco washing up liquid from them before and bags of soapnuts. Delivery is free on orders over £100 so it could be worth stocking up if you dont mind spending that much. Sarah.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I've just brought some from Wilkinsons can't remember the exact price approx £1.30 for a box. This one only said cleaning ways on the side, but I do sometimes have recipes which require bicarb to be used. Are there 2 different types, or can this one be used in cooking too? Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 I've just brought some from Wilkinsons can't remember the exact price approx £1.30 for a box. This one only said cleaning ways on the side, but I do sometimes have recipes which require bicarb to be used. Are there 2 different types, or can this one be used in cooking too? Karen I think Bi-carb is the same for cleaning or cooking, often they call it Baking Soda if it's sold for cooking, no idea why Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Tesco are doing 500g for 99p as part of the 'Naturally' range (also includes Borax etc). I know, I know, Tesco, but its cheaper than paying P&P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 If you've got a Chinese food supermarket in the area, they sell it in big bags very cheaply. Ditto white vinegar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 ...and I buy mine from Kate when we meet up........ Kate recommended a favourite book of hers a couple of years ago now Clean House, Clean Planet - by Karen Logan - it has wonderful recipes in it for household cleaners. My favourite is the window cleaner - soda water in a spray bottle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 Kate how much do you pay, out of interest. We have a Chinese supermarket nearish but I wonder if its worth the drive - I tend to do all my shopping locally so its not somewhere I could just call in to. (I've got that book too and am gradually trying out the recipes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...