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Borax Substitute 500g

Borax Substitute 500g

£2.45 GBP
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Borax Substitute (sodium sesquicarbonate) is an eco-friendly mineral compound widely used for home cleaning, laundry, and deodorising. It has a similar alkaline pH to traditional borax but is safer for household use, sitting perfectly between mild baking soda and strong soda crystals in strength.

Chemical Profile & Substitution
  • Active Ingredient: Sodium sesquicarbonate (Na₃H(CO₃)₂).
  • pH Level: Alkaline (roughly 9.5 to 10), matching traditional borax.
  • Substitution Ratio: 1:1 replacement for original borax recipes.

 

 Application Area Specific Use Method / Recipe
Laundry Care Detergent Booster Add 2 tablespoons directly to the machine drawer to soften hard water, prevent limescale, and brighten whites.

Pre-Wash Stain Soak Dissolve roughly 200g in a bucket of hot water. Soak heavily soiled clothes before running a normal wash cycle.
Surface Cleaning Scouring Paste Mix equal parts Borax Substitute, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. Add water to form a paste to clean sinks and taps

Spray Cleaner Dissolve 2 tablespoons into 1 litre of hot water. Pour into a spray bottle to clean countertops, tiles, and bathroom fixtures.
Deodorising Carpet Freshener Fill a jar 3/4 full, add 10 drops of essential oil, shake well. Sprinkle over carpets, wait 15 minutes, and vacuum.

Bin & Drain Freshener Dissolve a large handful in warm water and pour down drains or wash out dustbins to neutralize foul odours.
Appliances Toilet Deep Clean Pour 300g down and around the toilet bowl sides. Leave overnight to dissolve limescale and flush in the morning.

Dishwasher Refresh Sprinkle a small handful into the bottom of an empty dishwasher and run a hot cycle to eliminate grease and build-up.
Crafts/Hobbies Flower Drying Use as a desiccant. Submerge fresh flowers in the dry crystals to absorb moisture while keeping their shape.

 

⚠️ Critical Restrictions and Exclusions
  • No Pest Control: Unlike original borax, Borax Substitute cannot be used as an insecticide or for pest control applications. It does not effectively eradicate ants or insects.
  • No Slime Making: This substitute lacks the specific borate ions needed to cross-link polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) glue. It will not work to create homemade toy slime. 
  • Surface Warnings: Do not use this product on aluminium surfaces or delicate varnishes, as the alkalinity can pit, discolour, or strip the finish.
  • Not Consumable: It is strictly not for culinary, food, or medicinal use. Always keep the powder out of reach of children and household pets.
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