Borax (Natural)

Also known as sodium borate, borax is a natural mineral with powerful cleaning properties. It acts as a stain remover, deodoriser, and disinfectant, making it a versatile ingredient in green cleaning.

Commonly used in laundry boosters, surface cleaners, and DIY cleaning solutions, borax effectively tackles tough stains and odours while maintaining an eco-friendly approach.

• Ingredient: Pure natural Borax (Sodium tetraborate decahydrate)
• Chemical Formula: Na₂[B₄O₅(OH)₄]·8H₂O
• pH level: Approx. 9.13

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It’s Effective
Borax's alkaline nature makes it a potent cleaning agent that breaks down dirt, grease, and stains, ensuring thorough and efficient cleaning.

Enhances the Laundry
Adding Borax to your laundry powder boost its performance by softening water, aiding in stain removal, and keeping clothes vibrant.

Regulates pH
As a pH buffer, Borax stabilises the pH levels of DIY cleaning solutions, ensuring optimal cleaning power, and preserving the integrity of surfaces.

Cost-Effective
By incorporating Borax into your cleaning arsenal, you reduce the need for multiple specialised products, saving both money and storage space.

Versatile Ingredient
From all-purpose cleaners to laundry detergents and even homemade slime, Borax is versatile, allowing you to create a wide range of DIY solutions.

Eco-Friendly Choice
Compared to certain synthetic chemicals, borax is considered more environmentally friendly, aligning with your commitment to greener living.

Kitchen

• Dishwasher cleaner, run an empty cycle with Borax and essential oils
• Dilute to make a all-purpose cleaning spray for benches, chopping boards etc
• Sprinkle some in the garbage bin deodoriser

Laundry

• A key ingredient in handmade natural washing powders

Bathroom

• Keyingredient in our DIY cleaning paste which is like gumption
• Dilute to make an all-purpose cleaning spray
• Sprinkle in toilet bowel before scrubbing to clean and disinfect
  

General

• Add to hot water for floor or window cleaning
• Clean outdoor furniture, equipment, and BBQ
• Carpet and mattress deodoriser
• Make slime with the kids
• Use it to make your own candle wicks

Check out our DIY Recipe Hub for natural cleaning products you can make at home

Your ingredients are freshly packed when you order, with the option to fill your chosen container.

• 750ml Apothecary Jar - These charming jars offer a practical and decorative storage solution, perfect for adding a vintage touch to your home. Please note this is decorated amber and not pure amber glass, however, it is made from recycled glass adding to the charm. They have a wide mouth for easy filling and the inside of the lid measures approx. one tablespoon, making it a handy tool.

• Eco-Friendly Earth Bags - Made from brown recycled paper and a 100% natural corn-based biofilm, are both renewable and compostable. For optimal disposal, we recommend commercial composting after removing any tin ties and labels. Under the right conditions, these bags can decompose in about six months. Due to their compostable nature, Earth Bags are best for short-term ingredient storage. For long-term storage, transfer your ingredients to an airtight container.