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Household Borax
Why use borax? Borax is a very safe substance with low toxicity for humans and higher animals. It still very effective as an anti-bacterial, cleaning, fungicidal, and bleaching agent. Using Borax to replace other harsher products is a healthier option for yourself and the environment. Our Green Shop Borax has many uses around the home for cleaning for which we have listed some recipes below.
LAUNDRY: Add half a cup of Green Shop Borax to your wash load with the usual amount of washing powder to boost its cleaning power and deodorise the wash.
DELICATES: Soak in a solution of 1 or 2 tablespoons of washing powder and a quarter cup of Borax in a bowl of warm water. Rinse in cool water and dry as appropriate.
REFRIGERATOR: Dissolve 1 tablespoon of Borax in a litre of warm water and use to wipe the fridge clean and deodorise it at the same time.
CARPET STAINS: Test on an unexposed area for colour fastness first. Mix the Borax into a paste and rub into the affected area allow to dry and then vacuum the powder. For wine and other liquid stains dissolve half a cup of Borax in half a litre of warm water, leave for 30 minutes and sponge off. For odours dampen the area sprinkle with Borax and vacuum when it has dried.
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