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Does anyone here use borax?

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  • larmy16
    larmy16 Posts: 4,324 Forumite
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    I tried Wilkinsons in Farnborough Hampshire nearest to where I live. No they dont sell it either. It really is elusive in this area! I am sure if I had been able to buy it, it would not seem so important, as it is now I really want BORAX!!
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  • Dammam
    Dammam Posts: 349 Forumite
    One of my Japanese colleagues is always accusing me of talking borax. Not a clue what he means.
  • larmy16
    larmy16 Posts: 4,324 Forumite
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    Very funny :D
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  • jomist
    jomist Posts: 14 Forumite
    Boots sell Borax - great for cleaning cooker tops (makes note...must get a life :confused: )
  • larmy16
    larmy16 Posts: 4,324 Forumite
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    Not my Boots! I have tried chemists and pharmacies and was told it is considered a toxic substance. I have tried old fashioned hardware stores and they dont stock it. In short I have tried everywhere now and given up.

    I still dont know whether to go ahead and buy it mail order. I mean is it really worth having do you think??
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  • apple_mint
    apple_mint Posts: 1,102 Forumite
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    If any old stylers visit York - Barnitt's the hardware shop sell it in the section where the cleaning materials are located (next to the till)
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  • Bouriquet
    Bouriquet Posts: 19 Forumite
    Does anyone know where I can get my hands on some Borax ?
  • squeaky
    squeaky Posts: 14,129 Forumite
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    Hiya :)

    We have a few threads on borax. The two main ones are:-


    Using borax (includes sources)
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=31461

    Where to find borax
    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=48883
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  • annie-c
    annie-c Posts: 2,542 Forumite
    Boots £2.19 for 750g.
  • Kazonline
    Kazonline Posts: 1,472 Forumite
    A great fan of stardrops, bicarb and vinegar, I'd like to add borax to my list but can't find it anywhere. So far I've failed at supermarkets (asda and tesco) and also at the local hardware shop (which suprised me!). I was particularly suprised that the assistant (might even be the owner) tried to steer me in the direction of their HG products despite my having explained that I was trying to reduce the ammount of products in my cupboard. Have you seen how many different things HG make? I reckon I'd need at least 6 different bottles just to tackle my bathroom!
    Sorry, back on track. In desperation I've even searched the shelves of a garden center that seemed to stock all sorts of strange bits - but no joy. Also tried Makro - would try Wilko's (assume it's wilkinsons?) but there's not one near me :(
    Any ideas? Would the larger B&Q's stock it?
    Cheers,
    Kaz x
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