Is Borax hard to find?

[PoolDoc]

I'm getting the impression that Borax may be hard to find in some areas of the country. What about your area?

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[Watermom]

They sell it multiple places here (Walmart, K-mart, Kroger grocery stores.) Maybe other places, too, but those are the stores I usually shop at. One time earlier this summer, they were totally sold out at Walmart. I blame that on the Pool Forum and those dumb ole mods sending everybody out to buy some for their pools!

EDIT --- As much as we send people to Walmart to buy 5-way kits, bleach, and Borax and as much as we refer people to Amato Industries to buy a Taylor K-2006, they should send us a donation, don't ya think??

[CarlD]

What about the midwest where there is no coast?

[cbellcqa]

I am in Pittsburgh PA..forgive me...considered North East? and yes I'm having trouble finding Borax. Bought the last 4 boxes at my local grocer and they said it will no longer be carried. Tried Wal-Mart, K-Mart and other stores noted in previous posts with no luck. Was going to try the manufacturer directly.

[PoolDoc]

For folks in the middle, pick the 1/4 of the country you feel closest to.

Feel free to list your actual city.

Also, if anyone has found anyone selling borax online for $1/lb or less delivered, please list those locations.

PoolDoc

[AnnaK]

This online vendor, The Chemistry Store, is a good source for:

Borax

Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate)

Washing Soda/Soda Ash (sodium carbonate)

I buy sodium percarbonate (the active ingredient in Oxyclean) there and use it in the laundry and for cleaning. It's especially excellent for soaking off baked on grunge on cookie sheets, oven ware, BBQ tools and etc.

[BigRickysPool]

I live in Missouri and found it at Target. Paid $2.99 for a 4.5 lb box just the other day. I voted Southwest and coast as there seems not to be a Midwest selection.