The use of borax at home and its price

Borax is a commonly used cleaning agent. It is used not only by households, but also by production companies from the ceramic, glass and tannery industries. You can use it both at home and in the garden. Read what borax is used for and how it will help you on a daily basis.

What is borax and when did it start to be used on a massive scale?

Borax is otherwise the sodium salt of boric acid, also known as borax 10-hydrate . It is distinguished by universal use, is efficient and does not harm the environment. On sale, you will most often find powder or liquid borax . As a solid, it has the form of white soft crystals that dissolve in water.

As a cleaning and disinfecting agent, borax has been known at least since the 17th century. Initially, it was imported from Asia, and from the 19th century also from Italy and Turkey.

From the very beginning, borax has been used as a multi-purpose agent. Discover the most popular use of borax at home .

Surface cleaning borax

Sodium borate is - next to baking soda and vinegar - one of the most effective natural cleaning agents. It is a good choice if you do not want to use traditional household chemicals for ethical reasons or if you are allergic to the ingredients it contains.

Natural cleaning borax is suitable for removing dirt from all flat surfaces, including aluminum installation elements, which often do not tolerate contact with strong chemicals. You will create an extremely effective mixture if you combine in a glass of water:

• a spoonful of borax,
• a spoonful of vinegar,
• perfume oil.

You can apply such a liquid using a dispenser or soak dusting cloths in it. A slightly more diluted preparation (and no vinegar) will also clean the windows.

Borax in the bathroom

Surely you know that pipe cleaners can damage old installations. Therefore, popular irritants must be used with caution. This is especially true of flats in large-panel blocks built in the 1960s and 1970s.

If you often struggle with the problem of clogged pipes, try a 1:1 mixture of borax and water (half a cup of sodium borate should be mixed with half a cup of warm water). You need to pour the mixture into the drain of the pipe and wait from a quarter of an hour to half an hour so that it fills every corner. After this time, pour a few glasses of boiling water into the mouth.

You may find that the process needs to be repeated several times, but in the case of heavy contamination, this is perfectly normal. Unlike condensed household chemicals , liquid borax does not emit as many irritating vapors and does not have an equally intense smell. However, it is still recommended to use it with protective gloves and ventilate the rooms. This is especially true for allergy sufferers and pregnant women.

In addition to unclogging pipes, you can use borax to clean the inside of the toilet bowl. Just dilute it 1:10 with water and wash the fittings with it. After cleaning, wait about an hour and flush the toilet with warm water. In this way, you will remove germs and bacteria that willingly accumulate in this place.

Will laundry borax replace popular stain removers?

You can also use boric acid as a stain remover. It will work both in the case of small stains on clothing and stronger dirt that appears over time on carpets or furniture upholstery.

In the first case, the concentration of the mixture should not be too high. Just mix 1 tablespoon of borax for every 4 liters of water or add half a cup of salt to your standard wash cycle. Just mix it with the powder.

Carpet cleaning will run smoothly if you rub a thick paste into the stain and leave it overnight. Then vacuum a fragment of the carpet and ... ready!

The use of borax in cosmetics

Sodium tetraborate is also widely used in the cosmetics industry. It is used to maintain a constant pH. It acts as a preservative and inhibits the growth of microorganisms.

It is used not only by large concerns, but also in the individual production of cosmetics. If you happen to design your own cream, tonic or oil, you can use borax to extend its life.

What else is natural borax useful for?

Surely you have seen your grandfather preparing his favorite set of cutlery for the holidays or your grandmother cleaning jewelry. Borax paste is suitable for cleaning gold, silver and stainless steel. You can buy it ready-made or prepare it yourself, using borax powder and the juice of one lemon.

Cover all soiled places with such a paste, and after about 30 minutes, rinse with plenty of water. You will be surprised to see that the metal will look like new!

Borax price. How much will you pay for cleanliness in the house?

The great advantage of natural borax is its low price. A 5 kg package of 10-water borax costs less than PLN 30. Of course, you will pay proportionally less for larger packages. This amount, even with intensive use, will last you for many weeks.

In chemical wholesalers you will find both 5-water and 10-water borax . If you need borax for cleaning , choose the second type of salt. It is more soluble in water, so it will be easier for you to prepare properly concentrated mixtures.

Where can you buy borax?

You can buy natural borax - the more and less hydrated one - in pharmacies, drugstores and chemical wholesalers .

By choosing large online stores, you can be sure that you will receive borax that meets the necessary quality standards, properly cleaned and prepared for use.

The versatile use of borax allows you to perform many activities at home using only one substance. See for yourself that cleaning does not have to be complicated and time-consuming!