where to find BORAX

squeakyclean226

RussJK wrote: »

Yeah I have, I bought some of the Borax Substitute to try figuring I'd find some real stuff on the internet. Only used it as a laundry booster so far, and must have used too much as it faded my dark blue clothes a little bit (not a lot, but noticeably). Haven't try it as a drain cleaner yet.

I bought 12x400g packs of borax from Dri Pak which arrived today, so I'll have enough for awhile anyway! I like the borax for the boron, especially for bedsheets and pillows. You can always get it from building supply companies, and there are a few internet suppliers who are still selling it but I don't really want to highlight them if you understand.

Yea of course. I ordered some from Dri-Pak the other day, if you click on the Borax option with no picture that is real Borax as opposed to substitute. I think they are able to sell it as it was made before the cutoff date, i just think they're not allowed to make anymore. :T

sunny88_2

anyone know where I can get borox for household cleaning thanks

BitterAndTwisted

What you're looking for is borax or borax substitute. It can generally be found most easily in hardware stores as I don't think I've seen it in any of my local supermarkets.

Quiet_Life

Local chemist

Bitsy_Beans

I've seen it in my larger Boots store.

midnightraven3

Borax is no longer available because change in EU legislation over packaging
it now needs to come in a childproof container, and its not cost efffective
look for the same package, in the same shops, ie Boots etc
called boarx substitute
rightly said up there ^^^^ called Sodium Sesquicarbonate

i buy it in larger quantities, and the manager at Dri pak told me about the change in packaging laws, so i am assuming its true

greenbee

I buy my borax substitute (together with bicarb, vinegar and epsom salts) in bulk on line from summer naturals

midnightraven3

just had a look greenbee
their prices are very competitive, even with postage
and have a good range

i may just have to place an order!!

zippychick

Hi Sunny:j

This question has been asked before - Where to find borax and does anyone here use borax

I'll merge this for you later
thanks
Zip

LJM

hi i buy borax from my local hardware store, it has been repackaged for household use,i also get my bicarb in bigger amounts from here too worth trying yours if you have one locally, our boots took it off the shelves last year