West Coast Refill

Our last day of operations will be this Friday, July 28th.

The shelves are starting to look a bit empty. All items are between 10 and 85% off.

Refills are now 20% off. We are sold out of dish soap, shampoo and hand soap but we do have laundry powder, dishwasher powder, Epsom salts, baking soda, washing soda, botanical lotion, baby lotion and all three options of hair conditioner.

We are also selling several store fixtures such as dispenser jugs and one gallon glass bottles as they empty out, wooden crates, a wire basket stand and even the grey Boaxel shelves and slat wall board.

As I type this I am listening to a Jack hammer next door. The on going construction that I was promised would be completed before I even took possession of 1620 Store street has driven me out of business after ten months of on going sidewalk closures. I can’t continue when customers can’t access my shop, or are afraid to try.

Ever wondered why “old fashioned” natural bristle dish brushes have become so popular again in the last few years?

Natural dish brushes are a cleaner option than their plastic alternatives. The plant based fibres that make up their bristles, most often Tampico or Coconut Coir, have natural anti microbial properties which means it is more difficult for bacteria to grow on their surface, unlike plastic bristles which tend to harbour bacteria. The more popular long handle style offers an easily replaced brush head as well.

Even wooden handles prevent bacterial growth when allowed to dry between uses. These same handles are most often made from either bamboo or birch wood, both famous for their speed of growth and antibacterial properties.

Plastic dish brushes are impossible to recycle due to the multiple types of plastic used in each brush. Their bristles fray and split becoming more porous with use. As the nylon bristles degrade, they end up shedding micro plastics into your sink, which then get washed down the drain into our local waterways.

Once your natural dish brush starts to be too worn down for use in the kitchen, repurpose it to scrub your bathroom or to use on outdoor surfaces like cleaning out flower pots. While the bristles break down quickly in the compost, consider repurposing the wood handles for other crafty projects.

What’s your favourite plastic free method for scrubbing your dishes? Let us know in the comments and make sure you visit our store to check out the variety of dish brushes and other scrub brushes we offer.