This place is amazing. I stopped by yesterday (outside of their business hours- oops!) and an employee was there with the lights turned off. He was about to head to Audubon market, where they often sell their products out of their Goodfills mobile van. He didn't kick me out! He answered all my questions and helped me buy a couple items.
They have so many things! I came for a granite countertop cleaner and found one that did not contain hydrogen peroxide, or any other ingredient that is harmful to granite. I even brought my old granite cleaner container, which he weighed and zeroed out so that I would only be charged for the liquid we put in it. He put a little sticker on there that said goodfills granite and tile cleaner, so I would remember what's in it.
I continued around the store and asked questions about their dish, dishwashing pods, and dish dishwashing detergent. I saw that it was Nellie's, which is a reputable brand. Unfortunately, I did not have another container. He said there are two boxes on the shelf, where other customers donated vessels! I went over and found a small glass jar and we weighed and zeroed that out and I put a couple scoops of dishwasher detergent in it. The detergent and the cleaner was $7.15. What a deal
They also have laundry detergent, soap, and even bulk herbs like parsley and cumin. I loved how each container had a small jar that you could open to smell the product. I also loved how each product had an ingredient list.
Another bonus is- you can buy any amount of any product that you want! You don't have to get the Costco or Sam's size bucket of laundry detergent just to find out that you don't like the way that it smells. You can literally bring any size container and buy what you want. They charge by weight, so there is no bonus for buying more and no penalty for buying less. It's a great way to try products you're interested in without having to buy the entire bottle.
This place seems to be focused on selling products that are not hazardous to our health. They also believe in recycling and reusing, which is why you can bring your own containers to fill up instead of constantly paying for a new container like you would at other stores. They do have their own brand glass bottles and containers if you prefer to have their label. And, you can use and refill those as well. This shop focuses on sustainability in that way.
They have their shop hours listed on a google calendar link on their website, as well as the local
Farmer market appearances' times and locations.
I highly recommend this place. I will be saving my containers and taking them to Goodfills for more friendly cleaners and less trash.
I heard about this place at an event through Yelp, and they had their mobile van there. I'm so glad I went to their home base to see all their products. I bought a bottle of hand soap from them at their event- it's great! read more