{"product_id":"borax-substitute-500g","title":"Borax Substitute 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eBorax 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical Profile \u0026amp; Substitution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eActive Ingredient\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sodium sesquicarbonate (Na₃H(CO₃)₂).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003epH Level\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Alkaline (roughly 9.5 to 10), matching traditional borax.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSubstitution Ratio\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1:1 replacement\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for original borax recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.059%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApplication Area\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod \/ Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaundry Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003eDetergent Booster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eAdd 2 tablespoons directly to the machine drawer to soften hard water, prevent limescale, and brighten whites.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003ePre-Wash Stain Soak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eDissolve roughly 200g in a bucket of hot water. Soak heavily soiled clothes before running a normal wash cycle.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003eScouring Paste\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eMix equal parts Borax Substitute, bicarbonate of soda, and salt. Add water to form a paste to clean sinks and taps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003eSpray Cleaner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eDissolve 2 tablespoons into 1 litre of hot water. Pour into a spray bottle to clean countertops, tiles, and bathroom fixtures.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeodorising\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCarpet Freshener\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eFill a jar 3\/4 full, add 10 drops of essential oil, shake well. Sprinkle over carpets, wait 15 minutes, and vacuum.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBin \u0026amp; Drain Freshener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eDissolve a large handful in warm water and pour down drains or wash out dustbins to neutralize foul odours.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppliances\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003eToilet Deep Clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003ePour 300g down and around the toilet bowl sides. Leave overnight to dissolve limescale and flush in the morning.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eDishwasher Refresh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eSprinkle a small handful into the bottom of an empty dishwasher and run a hot cycle to eliminate grease and build-up.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1156%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrafts\/Hobbies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.6695%;\"\u003eFlower Drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 48.5569%;\"\u003eUse as a desiccant. Submerge fresh flowers in the dry crystals to absorb moisture while keeping their shape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e⚠️ Critical Restrictions and Exclusions\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNo Pest Control\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike original borax, Borax Substitute \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ecannot be used as an insecticide\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or for pest control applications. It does not effectively eradicate ants or insects.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNo Slime Making\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: This substitute lacks the specific borate ions needed to cross-link polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) glue. It will \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003enot work\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to create homemade toy slime.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSurface Warnings\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Do not use this product on \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ealuminium surfaces\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or delicate varnishes, as the alkalinity can pit, discolour, or strip the finish.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNot Consumable\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is strictly not for culinary, food, or medicinal use. Always keep the powder out of reach of children and household pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Village Home Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57234763678076,"sku":"5761","price":2.45,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0915\/7184\/7548\/files\/Trans5761NeveringestThischemicalispurelyforcleaningandisnottobeusedindrinkingwaterorfoodpreparation.png?v=1785512263","url":"https:\/\/www.villagehomestore.co.uk\/products\/borax-substitute-500g","provider":"Village Home Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}