Good source for travel amenities

[Martin1150]

Hi, I have an upscale listing and provide small bottles of shampoo and shower gel, and small bars of soap, for my guests. I usually refill the empty bottles (to reduce waste) but sometimes this isn't possible and so every couple of years I have to order new supplies.  I've noticed that the prices have gone waaay up, but the problem is the shipping costs - it used to cost $30-$40 to ship 3 to 4 small boxes to Canada, but the cheapest shipping quote I've seen this month is $200.

If you provide travel amenities, who do you use?

thanks in advance

[Gillian166]

@Martin1150  We provide large bottles of shampoo/cond/body wash, and hand soap + lotion in our 3 listings. We go to places like TK Maxx and source quality brands that are discounted. I've also bought some locally made product when I could get a 50% discount online (and free shipping of course!). 

We don't do small bottles of anything:

1) this helps reduce plastic waste

2) guests will just take them, esp if they are quality brands

3) it's another layer of extra work to do during turnover, plus storing all those extras. all we do now is check the bottles, wipe them down and reset them nicely in place. 

[Yessenia20]

Another option is the refill wall mount dispenser and buy quality shampoo, conditioner and bodywash from like Costco. I also get toilet paper, paper towels, toothbrushes, floss all from Costco.