DPBORAX
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An odourless, natural, multi-purpose cleaner for all around the home.
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Dri Pak Borax Substitute is a natural mineral compound that has numerous domestic and commercial uses. The crystals are odourless and can be mixed with most other cleaning agents for powerful natural cleaning. A great alternative to pure borax, borax substitute can be used for many of the same uses as a natural multi purpose cleaner all around the home.

Some uses for Borax around the home include as:

  • A laundry booster
  • A multi-purpose cleaner. When mixed with water, lemon juice or white vinegar, it is an excellent scouring agent and slightly more abrasive than Bicarbonate of Soda
  • A disinfectant
  • A desiccant for drying flowers, for example
  • An insecticide
  • A deodorizer
  • A floor cleaner

Read our article on how to clean with borax for our top tips for using natural Borax as a cleaner.

Not for culinary or medicinal use. Do not use borax substitute around food, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and make sure you rinse it out of clothes and off surfaces before use.

Dri-Pak produces a range of traditional household cleaning and laundry products that are incredibly versatile and do not contain any harmful chemicals, enzymes or phosphates. Dri Pak Borax Substitute is part of the range of natural all purpose cleaning products available at Big Green Smile.

Ingredients

Sodium sesqui carbonate

Contents

500g

Product code

DPBORAX

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Customer reviews 4.7 out of 5 (110 reviews)

Helps to soften water etc.
B. G., WORTHING
26/02/2024
A great product
S. C., London
20/04/2023
Perfect for stain removal.
C. D., Basingstoke
10/01/2023
Again another spot on product.
K., Margate
10/10/2022
For the worst oldest stains really cleans
E. R., Burraton Nr Ivybridge
10/09/2022
This is actually not borax and therefore I think the giant letters spelling borax should be smaller so not to mislead the eye. The box is extremely small.
L. J., Fleet
04/04/2022
This works a treat. Excellent cleaning and slightly abrasive.
J. B., Leicester
28/11/2021
This is an excellent all-round cleaner and no need for other separate cleaning products so value for money. Environmentally friendly and Vegan friendly!
M. K., Stafford
03/05/2021
Handy size for making batch of dishwasher powder
A. C., Alcester, Warwickshire
26/03/2021
Use for cleaning - works well
T. O., Oswestry
15/01/2021
Great product
M. M. B., Norwich
24/10/2020
Not used yet
H. W., Sheffield
14/10/2020
Good and cheap inexpensive borax .Work well for different jobs around the house.Recommend to everyone
P. S., Carlisle
14/09/2020
I use this product diluted into a spray bottle.
I use it on the concrete *** around the windows of my house where small red spider mite bugs collect. It gets rid of them without any problems.
J., WOLVERHAMPTON
30/08/2020
This is an essential ingredient for making home-made **! Its not available in many shops so i bought some for the children next door , they mix it with PVA glue. I just use it for cleaning!
Miss T. N., Thrapston
20/08/2020
Using for various household uses.
Recommend to anyone wishing to use a greener product.
Haven’t used it yet but used lots of other Dri-Pak products which are great
J. M., Dundee
01/07/2020
I have been using this product to make a washing machine powder or dishwasher powder. I recommend this product to people who are eco friendly and zero waste. The product is fine, but it is only in the 500g pack.
S., Dungannon
14/06/2020
I haven't used this product yet
L. A. S. D., Barcelona España
13/06/2020
Brilliant cleaner
C. D., Ilford
02/04/2020
Powerful cleaning product. I use it in the kitchen , bathroom and ***.
Highly recommended
B. K., Ely
01/04/2020
Great household staple
T., Bristol
13/11/2019
Amazing for my home made cleaning products
Miss T. L. M., Liskeard
31/10/2019
Great
M. S., Carlisle
21/10/2019
Another great cleaning product plastic free.
B. K., Deeside
13/10/2019
Good for general cleaning and in mixtures.
P. E., BASILDON
26/09/2019
Not used yet but purchased for DIY cleaning products.
A. M., Marsden, Huddersfield
27/08/2019
Worked as expected & good price. Glad it didn’t come with any plastic packaging.
W. W., Lewisham
18/07/2019
I add the borax to my woollens it works well on any stains.
C. H., Chessington
24/06/2019
Good that it comes in cardboard
G. H., Leeds
10/06/2019
Great for household cleaning. A good buy if you prefer a more natural and environmentally friendly cleaning products. The quality of the produce and storage is brilliant.
N. H., Laurencekirk
21/05/2019
This product is great as an ingredient in my home made laundry detergent, it’s a great degreaser and leaves my laundry fresh and clean. I like all the Dri-Pak range of goods and would recommend to anyone who is passionate about eco friendly products
M. L., Barry
13/05/2019
Used in washing with ***-Carb
A. G., Telford
11/05/2019
I’m using this to make my own laundry detergent and cleaning solutions. It is very good and does the job well.
L. P., Eastleigh
12/03/2019
Use product to make clothes washing powder, very pleased with results.
P. W., Sheffield
17/11/2018
Still testing it, but I like the results I got so far.
T. T., Hamburg
01/11/2018
on my third box - great as we live in a hard water area
Mrs C. Y., Romford
14/09/2018
I have been using it for a few years now and I am pleased with the overall result as an alternative to the other products.
K. S., ROMFORD
27/08/2018
Very good for cleaning, there are lots of tips and hints on the pack too
K. M., Greenock
27/07/2018
Used for laundry stubborn stains and household cleaning. I like to make my own cleanung products and this product gives it a boost on tough areas. I Would recommend this Borax substitute :)
L. K., Johnstone, Renfrewshire
29/06/2018
First time using this but I'm really impressed with its cleaning power
L., Torre del Mar
30/03/2018
Great price for a consistently good product, I use this to make my own cleaning products.
V. T., London
27/02/2018
Using it for Home Made cleaning products.
T. M., Sparkford
22/02/2018
use in my homemade laundry soap, really works
L. T., Edinburgh
20/02/2018
I add it to home made washing powder
Mrs P. E., Hayling island
06/02/2018
Made my white washing whiter
J. D., Stockport
30/01/2018
Perfect alternative for borax.
Z. Z., Razkrizje
23/01/2018
Great for cleaning
C. D., Ilford
20/01/2018
*****
A. S., Cheltenham
14/12/2017
Excellent stain remover.
J. M., Brampton
19/10/2017
Started using for cleaning sinks, baths and work surfaces after reading an article on big green website. I have a large butler sink and it cleans it brilliantly tough on certain marks like curries and dark sauces. The article was brilliant.
Mrs C. C., Milton Keynes
26/09/2017
I wish I'd found this years ago! I use it for soaking stains (and it does an amazing job), for softening hard water in the washing machine and for cleaning. I recommend it to anyone!
K. B., Shipston-on-Stour
15/09/2017
Good everal cleaning tasks.
Mrs J. M., Rusper
14/06/2017
Fab versatile product, so many uses!
Mrs N. G., East Dulwich
25/05/2017
I use the product to wash my towels and in my own laundry powder.
S. S., Devizes
22/04/2017
General household use; especially good for getting stains and odours out of laundry.
R. W., Gordon
03/03/2017
Have used Borax for many years, in the washing machine and around the house.
C. H., Leeds
11/02/2017
I use it for my own washing powder.
B., London
18/01/2017
Laundry and general cleaning. Very effective grease remover from kitchen cupboards. Price is good and the local sewage works are pleased too :))
M. K., Milton Keynes
22/11/2016
excellent
Mrs H. W., torquay
24/08/2016
Handy pack size, and very good quality product.
B. W., Ivybridge
30/04/2016
I use Borax mainly for removing stubborn stains and occasional cleaning. didnt realise it was a Borax substitute, but I'll try it and see if its ok.
Mrs J. Y. S., NEWPORT
18/09/2015
MAKING OWN LAUNDRY SOAP
D. M., Melton Ross
18/06/2015
great for unblocking drains and using in toilet. would recommend to everyone
M. S., liverpool
27/09/2014
Wanted borax for stain removal. Was pleased with the product and achieved what I set out to do. Will use again!!
J. H., Oldham
04/09/2014
Used this with some white vinegar to remove pink mold in our shower cubicle, it works very well.
A. G., Folkestone
23/07/2014
Good item, which it came in a plastic container.
J. S., Gosport
09/07/2014
Used for odour removal.
Would prefer powder not granules.
W. B., Appleby-in-westmorland
28/05/2014
Couldn't find this in any local chemists, good find
S. R., Bristol
17/04/2014
Great substitute for Borax. Wonderful cleaning properties.
J. T., MOUNTAIN ASH
11/03/2014
I would recommend the product to anybody. A cup full in the bath can help with a whole host of health niggles.
J. D., Wrexham
07/03/2014
I use this in cleaning house n laundry
Mrs E. F., Ferndown
25/02/2014
Quality product
W. G., grangemouth
11/01/2014
going to make my laundry gloop, Borax (or it's substitute) is hard to find.
S. L., Prestwich
28/12/2013
Used for cleaning.
F. A., Bristol
24/09/2013
I found a recipe for making my own washing powder from an internet site. I found that I could buy all the items from Big Green Smile.
I would recommend this product as part of that recipe.
C. B., Nelson
21/09/2013
I use it for toilet cleaning.
A. S., London
05/09/2013
Great Product for eliminating Fleas!!
S. L., Folkestone
05/09/2013
Use for majoring washing powder
P. W., bootle,liverpool
25/07/2013
Always use this product. Great for removing grease.
R. C., Coventry
23/07/2013
Cleaning and washing clothes.
H. S., Solihull
14/05/2013
I se the product in my laundry, and for cleaning
S. H., Caress
11/05/2013
This item was for my daughter so I cannot comment personally, but I'm sure she would have been delighted as she has been using this product for years.
G., Burwash
30/04/2013
Great product, use this to make my own washing powder, can't fault it!
J. C., ellesmere port
12/04/2013
Great product.
R. P., Gloucester
28/03/2013
I intend to make my own dishwasher product by combining this with salt and washingsoda crystals.
H. S., Newton Abbot
19/03/2013
An excellent household product
Mrs J. A. N. C., Glasgow
31/01/2013
Cleaning products.
Family and friends.
Quality very good.
D. H., Derby
30/01/2013
Great for cleaning!
M. J., NORWICH
20/12/2012
I use the product as a water softener, supe.
Mrs V. H., Market Rasen
14/12/2012
as usual and expected, for making own cleaning products
Miss R. P., Tadley
13/11/2012
Did not use it yet, surely it will be fantastic product.
S. K., Ascot
11/09/2012
Disinfecting bins etc/Deodorisor.
A. W., Bideford
11/09/2012
I use this product for laundry and cleanig bathroom , tiles and kitchen etc. The quality is very good and I would recommend this product to friends and family.
J. S., MANCHESTER
16/08/2012
I am using it to make my own household cleaning products. It is really easy to use and all the better for knowing that not only is it economical but is also far better for the earth.
M. D. E., Wigton
17/07/2012
Borax for cleaning and wick making
K. G., Camberley
14/07/2012
Does the job well!
S. P., Nailsworth
30/05/2012
I add borax to washing machine to boost wash results and would recommend this to anyone, especially in hard-water areas. A good quality product.
D. W., Folkestone
22/05/2012
Great for cleaning
D. R., Loughton
28/02/2012
Great for making your own laundry detergent with.
Mrs J. H., Nottingham
13/01/2012
Cleaning down walls before painting.
R. S., NORWICH
22/12/2011
Use for a lot of 'green cleaning'
G. M., Newton Abbot
30/11/2011
I bought the borax to use a safe way to kill fleas that my cats are being plagued with at the moment.
A. S., Sheffield
01/11/2011
Again would have liked more full instruction how to use the product. I bought it for pest control (carpet beetles but am not sure what concentration and whether to use wet or dry?)
R. C., Manchester
01/11/2011
Sold as Borax but in fact is Borax substitute - EU rules I suppose
Mrs S. M., Warminster
19/10/2011
perfect
V. L. M., London
05/10/2011
Use for natural cleaning products.
G. M., Newton Abbot
02/06/2011
"Good value
Mrs W. M., Evesham
21/05/2011
many many ways
as bicarb but borax adds xtra'scouring'
K. N., nottingham
12/05/2011
i am using this product to make homemade laundry detergent. better for the environment, better for my purse
I. G., Kirkby-in-Furness
07/05/2011
Exactly as described
T. R., Northampton
06/05/2011
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