Some ingredients earn their place on the shelf generation after generation. Borax (Sodium Pentahydrate) is one of them. It's been a staple ingredient for homemaking long before "low tox" became a movement.
What makes it so useful? Its moderately alkaline pH of 9.5 breaks down oils, acidic stains, and organic grime without the harshness of bleach or ammonia. It softens hard water so your other cleaning ingredients can work harder. And it leaves no harmful residues behind, just clean.
Homemade Washing Powder
Combine Borax with baking soda and washing soda ash for a cost-effective laundry powder that lifts dirt and softens water. One batch goes a long way.
Laundry Booster
Add a small amount directly to your wash to brighten whites and neutralise odours. Particularly useful in hard water areas.
Homemade Toilet Cleaner
A gentle but effective stain remover and deodoriser. Sprinkle, scrub, and rinse for a sparkling bowl without chemical sprays.
At Your Home Naturally every ingredient earns its place. Borax aligns with our commitment to products that are sustainable, refillable, and safe for your whole whānau. It's biodegradable, versatile, and a fraction of the cost of the specialist cleaners it replaces.
Borax is a cleaning ingredient for your Laundry. Keep it out of reach of tamariki and pets, and away from the kitchen. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, and rinse surfaces well after use. Store in a sealed container away from moisture to maintain its effectiveness. Because Sodium Pentahydrate is slightly more concentrated than standard borax, a little goes a long way. Start with a smaller amount than older recipes suggest and adjust from there. Not for consumption.
Want to understand more about Borax safety? Be Natural Soap has written a great deep-dive into this ingredient.
Join Michelle in our Production Studio for our Laundry and Dishwasher Workshop and learn how to combine Borax with other natural ingredients to make real cleaning products for your home. You make and take home 3 products and a whole lot of knowledge and understanding for only $59 per person.
Stocked and packed with care in Inglewood, Taranaki.
Some ingredients earn their place on the shelf generation after generation. Borax (Sodium Pentahydrate) is one of them. It's been a staple ingredient for homemaking long before "low tox" became a movement.
What makes it so useful? Its moderately alkaline pH of 9.5 breaks down oils, acidic stains, and organic grime without the harshness of bleach or ammonia. It softens hard water so your other cleaning ingredients can work harder. And it leaves no harmful residues behind, just clean.
Homemade Washing Powder
Combine Borax with baking soda and washing soda ash for a cost-effective laundry powder that lifts dirt and softens water. One batch goes a long way.
Laundry Booster
Add a small amount directly to your wash to brighten whites and neutralise odours. Particularly useful in hard water areas.
Homemade Toilet Cleaner
A gentle but effective stain remover and deodoriser. Sprinkle, scrub, and rinse for a sparkling bowl without chemical sprays.
At Your Home Naturally every ingredient earns its place. Borax aligns with our commitment to products that are sustainable, refillable, and safe for your whole whānau. It's biodegradable, versatile, and a fraction of the cost of the specialist cleaners it replaces.
Borax is a cleaning ingredient for your Laundry. Keep it out of reach of tamariki and pets, and away from the kitchen. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, and rinse surfaces well after use. Store in a sealed container away from moisture to maintain its effectiveness. Because Sodium Pentahydrate is slightly more concentrated than standard borax, a little goes a long way. Start with a smaller amount than older recipes suggest and adjust from there. Not for consumption.
Want to understand more about Borax safety? Be Natural Soap has written a great deep-dive into this ingredient.
Join Michelle in our Production Studio for our Laundry and Dishwasher Workshop and learn how to combine Borax with other natural ingredients to make real cleaning products for your home. You make and take home 3 products and a whole lot of knowledge and understanding for only $59 per person.
Stocked and packed with care in Inglewood, Taranaki.
Borax has a pH of 9.5, making it a moderately alkaline substance — strong enough to break down oils, grime, and organic residues, yet gentler than harsher chemicals like bleach or ammonia. This natural mineral is especially effective as a laundry booster, helping to lift dirt, soften water, and enhance the performance of your washing powder.
