Pack Of 2 Borax Substitute 500G MultiPurpose Cleaner Household Laundry Cleaning Slime Making Water Softener 

This Borax Substitute 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 this borax substitute around food, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and make sure you rinse it out of clothes and off surfaces before use.

An effective and environmentally friendly laundry additive

Dri-Pak now manufactures Borax Substitute in place of Borax. Borax Substitute has many of the same properties as the original Borax. It is ideal for use as a laundry additive. Borax Substitute's odourless crystals work particularly well when added to non-biological powders, as they soften water and have a brightening action that delivers cleaner clothes every time! It is so effective it can even be used on a lower temperature wash, making it extremely environmentally friendly!

Borax Substitute in the wash

The various uses of Borax Substitute include:

Stain remover. Packed with natural cleansing agents, Borax gently removes stains from clothes and fabrics. Dissolve one-third of a 500g packet in a bucket of warm water to use as a pre-wash soak.

For difficult stains, make a paste with Borax Substitute and some water and apply it directly to the stain before washing as normal.

Add two tablespoons of Borax Substitute to your detergent drawer and wash as normal.

Money Saver. The water softening action of Borax Substitute means less detergent is required per wash load.

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 desicant for drying flowers for example

As an insecticide

Borax can also help cover urine smells and act as a general deodorizer

Borax also makes a good floor cleaner.

Not for culinary or medicinal use.

A versatile and safe cleaner for a variety of cleaning tasks.

Borax Substitute is part of the 'Clean and Natural' range. The EU has re-classified the 'Borate' group of chemicals that Borax belongs to, so it is no longer available as a cleaning and laundry product. But fear not, Dri-Pak has a solution to keep all you loyal Borax fans happy. It still has all the same cleaning and laundry uses, but you get even more for your money!

Borax Substitute is a mineral compound, with the perfect pH for cleaning, and is gentler than Soda Crystals yet stronger than Bicarbonate of Soda.

Borax Substitute around the house.

Uses for Borax Substitute around the home include:

Multi-purpose cleaner. When mixed with water, lemon juice or white vinegar, Borax Substitute makes an excellent scouring agent, slightly more cleaning power than Bicarbonate of Soda. Why not try it on the kitchen sink? It's ideal for cleaning shaving brushes.

A water softener to help keep your washing machine clear of limescale.

Add Borax Substitute and White Vinegar to plug-holes to fizz away any debris.

To make your own bath salts, simply add some perfume or essential oils and a drop of food colouring to some Borax Substitute.

Usage Instructions: 

Cleaning:

Sprinkle Borax Substitute onto surfaces and wipe down with a damp cloth or make a solution of two tablespoons of Borax Substitute in a litre of hot water. Use to wipe down surfaces and remove stains in kitchens and bathrooms.

To remove stubborn stains, make a paste of Borax Substitute and apply directly to the stain. Leave for a few minutes and then wipe off.

To make a gentle scouring paste, mix equal quantities of Borax Substitute, Bicarbonate of Soda and Cooking Salt, then add water to make a paste. Simply apply to surface or equipment and then wipe clean.

Laundry:

Borax Substitute can be used to remove stains and soften hard water.

Pre-soak: Add approximately on third of a packet of Borax Substitute to a bucket of hot water. Add clothes and leave to soak. Wash as normal after soaking. For difficult stains, make a paste of Borax Substitute with water and apply directly to the stain. Allow to stand and then wash as normal.

To wash clothes: Add two tablespoons to the detergent, with the detergent dosed of soft water, and wash as normal.

Always test garments for colour-fastness before use.