Does anyone here use borax?

2cats1kid

It's a white powder that you can use for cleaning, soaking clothes etc. It is pretty cheap - I'm sure I paid less than £1 for my packet.

Pink.

Hi lumpy,

There's a thread on borax that should answer all your questions so I've added your post to it to keep the replies together.

Pink

welsh_worrier

I buy mine in wilkinsons

Brooktop

You'll find it harder to get hold of though next year because the EU has reclassified it, so it won't be readily available in hardware stores.

Palm_Centro

We mix it with icing sugar to get rid of ants.

[Deleted User]

I use it to wash down paint work instead of sugar soap its a bit kinder to use.I usually buy it in Boots and a packet lasts for ages.I do put it in an old polythene box with a lid to keep it dry though as being a powder it can get quite damp if left in the packet.I think its really cheap and very useful around the house

Caterina

I put a tablespoonful of borax in the conditioner drawer of the washing machine when I have smelly towels that have been sitting in laundry baskets forever (teens' fault as always hehe).

It is a disinfectant and deodorant, as well as helping soften the water.

HTH

Caterina

BenLangy

is borax still available at boots?

Pink.

Hi Ben,

I got it in Boots about three weeks ago so as far as I know it is.

Pink

BenLangy

Thanks Pink.

Do you know what department it is in please?

Ben