r ranson wrote:Basic-H is an amazing cleaner. I'm just about out with a quarter bottle left - about two years supply - so last week I went to get more from my local Shaklee's dealer to buy some more.
I didn't end up getting any because my dealer says that the manufacturer changed their recipe recently and as my Shaklee's dealer is also famous in town for their eco-friendly cleaning services, the dealer can no longer carry the Shaklee's brand. I contacted a few other dealers in town and they are also discontinuing that line due to the recipe change.
I haven't done the research myself, but the general theme I got from talking to these people is that the product is drastically different and no longer as non-toxic and/or eco-friendly as it used to be. A word of caution: if you use this product for your animals, research the new recipe FIRST! I'm hearing stories that it is no longer safe for internal use.
But like I said, this is hearsay. If true, I'm very sad because Basic-H was one of the few cleaners I would spend actual money on because 1) it didn't hurt my skin, 2) it lasts forever - the less you use, the more it cleans and 3) because it lasts so long, it was the most affordable product I found.
I'm not sure if I'm going to try the new product.
You can still get the Classic (original) Basic H - it now only comes in 5 or 30 gallon drums and the blue dye has been taken out of it. The newer version is called Basic H2 and only comes in smaller quantities and is reformulated and even more concentrated than the original Basic H. It is highly recommended to only use the Original Classic Basic H for live stock, farming, orchards, gardening, etc. You can order it online at www.srkindred.com
