oils, castille, borax

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> Do you get your essential oils online or at a local store? I've read

> that there can be quite a difference in quality; I'm just starting

> to look into them. Where do you get the castile soap? Looked at a

> couple of our grocery stores which didn't have it. What about borax?

> I've come across the name a number of times, but it sounds like it

> is pretty toxic?

 

Laura,

All the above should be available at a health food store - Borax maybe not,

but at our mainstream grocery you can get Borax (20-mule or whatever the

brand).

All are safe, and if the store is reputable, their oils should be 100% pure.

Castille soap is made by several companies, but the most common one is Dr.

Bronner's. There's also Kirk's, and I think Desert Essence makes some.

I use Dr. B's Sal Suds for all me household cleaning (mopping, counters,

etc) unless I need to scrub. I have an earth-friendly cleanser but I used

to use baking soda and dampen the sponge with vinegar. I used to use Borax

for fleas and other insects, but it's only somewhat effective.

~Doh

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