Cleaning & Craft Applications

Enhance routines with borax decahydrate for household Australia. Provides stain removal, odour control and slime activation.

• Laundry Booster: ½ cup per load softens water, brightens whites
• Slime Activator: 1 tsp in 1 cup warm water with PVA glue for stretchy slime
• Ant Bait: 1:3 borax:sugar in water — place in shallow dishes

Other Creative Uses

Explore beyond cleaning with borax decahydrate Australia — ideal for science and garden crafts.

• Crystal Growing: 3 tbsp per cup boiling water on pipe cleaner — 24hr growth
• Flower Preservation: 1:2 borax:salt in airtight container
• Soil Boron: 1 tsp per 10L water as foliar spray (test first)

Q: Is borax decahydrate safe for household use in Australia?
A: Yes — 99% pure, biodegradable, pH 9.2, safe with gloves. Keep from children/pets. Rinse food surfaces.

Q: How does borax differ from boric acid?
A: Borax = milder mineral salt (Na₂B₄O₇·10H₂O); boric acid is stronger, concentrated boron. Borax ideal for cleaning/slime.

Q: Can I use it for slime with kids?
A: Yes — 1 tsp in 1 cup warm water as activator. Supervise, wash hands, avoid ingestion. Contact lens solution alternative.

Q: Is it effective for pest control in Australia?
A: Yes — kills ants, roaches, fleas via digestion disruption. 1:3 borax:sugar bait. Results in 3–7 days. Pet-safe placement.

Q: Does it ship across Australia?
A: Yes — delivery Australia wide.

Q: What makes your borax unique?
A: 99%+ pure, fine powder, 10H₂O crystal — max solubility, no fillers, consistent performance in Aussie water.

Q: How to store in humid climates?
A: Sealed, cool, dry with silica — indefinite shelf. In QLD/NT, air-conditioned storage prevents clumping.