What Stores Sell Borax? | Homesteady
Borax Can Be Found in Larger Grocery Stores, as Well as Big-Box Stores and Discount Stores. Many Stores Carry It in the Laundry Detergent Aisle, While Some...
Borax can be found in larger grocery stores, as well as big-box stores and discount stores. Many stores carry it in the laundry detergent aisle, while some have it in the general cleaning supplies section.
Borax has been on the market for more than 100 years as a multipurpose household powder, but it hasn't always been easy to find on store shelves. Thanks to its popularity as a key ingredient in homemade slime, it's easier to find borax in stores that carry cleaning or crafting supplies.
Borax Basics and Safety Concerns
Borax is a naturally occurring mineral also known as sodium tetraborate or sodium borate. Stores that sell borax for general laundry and household use carry brands that label the material as borax, while more scientific retailers usually label it as sodium tetraborate. Although boric acid is similar to borax and from the same mineral, it's not the same chemical compound, as boric acid is hydrogen borate.
Although borax is generally considered a safe product, inhaling its fine powder could cause lung irritation. The powder could also cause eye or skin irritation, so wear eye protection and gloves if working with it, especially outdoors when wind could be a concern. Borax could also be toxic if ingested in large quantities, so keep it away from unsupervised young children as well as pets.
Buying Borax
Borax powder is sold in many large grocery and big-box stores in the laundry detergent aisle. In general discount and drug stores, it may be in the laundry or general cleaning supplies aisle. Borax powder is usually sold in a box, often under the brand name 20 Mule Team Borax, which has been on the market since the late 1800s.
If purchasing borax from a large craft store, it may be featured in a display of slime-making supplies. Stores selling scientific supplies may sell the powder as sodium borate or sodium tetraborate, rather than labeling it as borax.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
