Description
Borax is a versatile substance that can be used for various purposes in your home.
Here are some of the uses of borax that you might find helpful:
- Laundry Booster: Borax is used to boost your laundry detergent and make your clothes cleaner and brighter. It can help remove stains, odors, and hard water deposits from your fabrics. Just add one tablespoon of borax in with your normal laundry detergent, or half a cup if you have hard water.
- Removes Odor: Borax can freshen up your garbage disposal and get rid of unpleasant smells. It is effective in killing bacteria and fungi that cause odors in your sink. Just add three tablespoons of borax to the garbage disposal and let it sit for about 15 minutes, then flush with hot water.
- Cleans floors and tiles: Borax can dissolve dirt, grease, and grime from your surfaces and leave them shiny and sanitized. Just mix one-fourth cup of borax with one gallon of warm water and mop or scrub as usual.
- Make all-purpose cleaner: Borax can be combined with other ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, and dishwashing liquid to create a powerful and eco-friendly cleaner for your kitchen, bathroom, and other areas. Just mix one-fourth cup of borax, one-fourth cup of vinegar, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle and shake well. Use it to spray and wipe any surface that needs cleaning.
- Stain Remover: Removes pet urine stains and odors from your carpets and mattresses. Borax can neutralize the ammonia and acid in urine and prevent mold and mildew growth. Just sprinkle some borax over the affected area and let it dry, then vacuum it up. You can also spray some vinegar over the borax before vacuuming to enhance the effect.
- Insect Repellent: Borax can be used to kill ants, cockroaches, fleas, and other insects. It acts as a pesticide that dehydrates and poisons the pests. Just mix one part borax with one part sugar and place it in small containers where the insects are likely to have.
