Earthborn Elements Borax Powder (1 Gallon), Multipurpose Cleaner & Detergent Booster, Resealable Bucket (144 Ounce)

We've been switching out harsh laundry chemicals and perfumes with natural alternatives like this borax with lavender. It smells amazing and replaces the chemical scented crystals you sprinkle into your laundry and boosts the cleaning power of any laundry detergent. We either use it in a homemade detergent formula or pair it with a clear and free store bought detergent. We live in Florida, where the water is particularly hard, and borax has made a noticeable difference in the cleanliness and freshness of our clothes. It's a little pricey, but totally worth it, and it comes in a convenient and resuable little bucket.

I have used this for when I do art with Pheasants. I have used it mostly in wings and it does a great job! It was super easy to use though doesn’t come with its own scoop. This has been very helpful in ensuring no fat/left over meat rots and it dries up. There is also a lot in there for how much it costs so score there! I have used this on quite a few wings and have barely left a dent.

I’ve been using Earthborn Elements Borax with Lemon Oil in my laundry for 2 or so months now. It’s been a solid addition to my cleaning routine. The lemon oil adds a light, clean smell instead of that harsh chemical fragrance some boosters have. Plus, just about everyone in my family has allergies and/or asthma. This product doesn't cause any flairs or issues. The bucket size is convenient because it lasts a long time, and I never feel like I’m constantly running out. Simple, effective, and clean! Definitely worth keeping on hand.

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I'm sure we've all been there: we start a load of laundry, life gets in the way, and later in the day you remember about the load in the washer. Washing those clothes by themselves will almost guarantee a moldy, mildewy smell to them that would require a re-wash to get rid of, if at all. That's where borax powder like Earthborn Elements can come in handy: a half cup added to your load helps kill off all that stuff to prevent your clothes getting smelly. And if you have things like towels that have accumulated rank odors over time, this helps get rid of that as well. You might think that these products are pretty much all the same. After all, borax comes out of the ground (essentially) and is powered. So what would be the difference between them? Well, first and foremost is packaging. I tried a farm animal branded borax to start with, and while the boxes were earth friendly, the borax tended to clump over time, which made it hard to pour. The Earthborn Elements bucket keeps out moisture, and I keep my scoop inside it so I always know where it is. I can only assume that some are scented because one of Amazon's review topics is "scent." Well, Earthborn Elements borax is completely unscented, which is a plus because I'm allergic to scents. There are two downsides to the Earthborn Elements borax, though. First is quality control: some of my previous batches were very finely crushed, which would usually dissolve better. My current batch isn't as finely crushed, but now that I think about it hasn't really led to issues. The instructions tell you to add the borax to the washer basin first, before your clothes; sometimes I forget to add it first, and the bigger pieces work fine either way. It's just kind of an innate reaction when batches are inconsistent that there's a QA problem. The other issue is value. I haven't priced out other options, but it's 30 bucks for a gallon, which seems high. Sure it lasts a while, but I feel like other brands with inferior packaging were cheaper. Either way, if you need help getting rid of smells and don't want to add perfumes, use borax, especially Earthborn Elements. It's the easiest to use. It doesn't affect colors or stain clothes, but I have noticed on occasions that the finer powder would stick to some of my wife's clothes, needing them to be rewashed. The coarser powder, not so much. So maybe that's a feature not a bug. On a side note, despite what countless websites might tell you, borax doesn't do jack to brighten white clothes. My boys have to wear white uniform shirts for clothes, and I've noticed no difference using borax vs. not or vs. using bleach. Not that bleach does much either. The only effective solution I found had obscene amounts of perfume so I stopped using that after one load with it.

I purchased Earthborn Elements Borax Powder as another ingredient for my homemade natural soap-making projects. I love having versatile, multipurpose ingredients on hand that I can use in my homemade products and household cleaning routines. The 1-gallon resealable bucket is especially convenient because it provides a generous supply and makes storage easy. I appreciate the sturdy packaging and the versatility of borax as a detergent booster and cleaning ingredient. I’m building up my collection of ingredients for making my own natural products, and this is a great addition to my supplies. By the way, I LOVE the scent as well! I’m very happy with the quality and value of this purchase.

Love this product line. I've bought many of their products. This one didn't disappoint either. 9 lb comes in an approximate 1 gallon sturdy plastic pail. The lid seals well but also as easy enough to remove. Strong handle makes bucket great for reusing. I use this to make homemade laundry soap as a booster. It works great and also helps remove the smell

I just bought this for the first time. I normally buy bags from the dollar store but figured I would look into the bulk. This stuff not only smells amazing, the smells last but it also go the musty dog smell out of the blankets that I normally have to wash twice. I add in laundry soda. I bought the eucalyptus next time I'll try lavender. 5star

Good powder