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Borax

Borax is a natural mineral compound discovered over 4000 years ago. It is usually found deep within the ground, and has numerous domestic and commercial uses.

Borax is a natural mineral compound discovered over 4000 years ago. It is usually found deep within the ground, and has numerous domestic and commercial uses.

The crystals are odourless and can be mixed with most other cleaning agents.

Don't use Borax around food, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and make sure you rinse Borax out of clothes and off surfaces before use.

Some uses for Borax around the home include:

  • A laundry booster
  • Multi-purpose cleaner. When mixed with water, lemon juice or White Vinegar, it is an excellent scouring agent and slightly more abrasive than Bicarbonate of Soda
  • A disinfectant
  • A desiccant for drying flowers for example
  • As in insecticide
  • Borax can also help cover urine smells and act as a general deodorizer
  • Borax also makes a good floor cleaner.

Borax Substitute - 500g

Borax - Ingredients:
Sodium sesqui carbonate

 

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