Judette Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I have been ordering supplies to take the plunge into soapmaking. Michigan can get hot & humid in the summer months. I will not turn the AC until I have to. I waited all winter to be able to have my windows open. Should I store my oils and butters upstairs where it may get a little warm or in basment where it is cooler. Also, can I store in refrigerator? I read where someone stores their butters in frig to extend shelf life. I do have a small frig in basement that pretty much is only used for soda & water. Also, if I can store in frig what should temp be? We keep that frig very cold. DH likes very cold water. I put this in this section because I know a lot of same product is used in B&B as well as soapmaking. Also I will probably begin to have million ?? I have made some B&B already. Nothing elmulsified. Straight butters & oils recipes. You guys are such a gamut of knowledge. I finally have ooooo and ahhhh long enough in the gallery, I am going to try the CP soap. I am starting with QuietGirl's recipe. Is that a good start point? Or should I go even more basic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilliAngela Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 It's better to store your oils in a cool place rather than a warm place. Some oils do better if they're refrigerated but I personally don't keep mine in the fridge (don't have the room). All oils have a shelf life and can eventually go rancid. The cooler you can keep them, the better but they're usually fine at a normal room temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 If you have the room, store them in the fridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scent Cellar Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 The temp in my basement is 61 year round. I order coconut oil, palm kernal flakes, no-stir palm by 50 lb cases and just leave the cases sitting on the floor. Babassu is a hard oil & doesn't need refrigeration. My butters go into the refrig as does the 7 lb jug of castor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 What fits in the fridge goes there, particularly short shelf life oils. Coconut sits in a cool room or as cool as it can be. Same with palm. PKO sits in a tote and I should remember that, because I ought to sell it off now that I don't use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau's mama Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Yep, I keep everything in a fridge in the basement, even Meadowfoam & Jojoba. If I get a large amount of butters, I seperate it and store some in the freezer. Thaws nicely without condensation if done in the fridge.Hey Scented, get that PKO listed. I could use a # or 2 now since I hate Palm and it hates me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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