Borax Powder  DECAHYDRATE 10 MOL POWDER

Borax is a powdery white substance, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate. It’s widely used as a household cleaner and a booster for laundry detergent. It’s a combination of boron, sodium, and oxygen. 

Borax is often found in dry lake beds in places like California’s Death Valley, where the water evaporated and left behind deposits of minerals.

Used in natural cleaning, laundry and deodorizing products. Also commonly used in skincare as an emulsifier of beeswax in natural creams, lotions and salves and as a thickener for natural liquid soaps.

Uses for Borax

1. Weed killer – Sprinkle Borax around cracks in your sidewalk or driveway to kill weeds. Be careful, this will kill all other vegetation too so don’t use near your grass or garden. 

2. Mold cleaner – Make a thick paste with Borax and water and rub over mould-prone areas. Let the paste dry (give it about 24 hours). Brush the dried paste away and rinse clean.

3. Pest control – Sprinkle Borax around the perimeter of your home to keep critters out.

4. Outdoor furniture upkeep – Mix together about 1 tablespoon of Borax, 1 tablespoon of dish detergent and a gallon of hot water. Use a sponge or wet rag to wipe down outdoor furniture with your solution.

5. Clean brushes and combs. Fill your bathroom sink with hot water then add about 1/4 cup Borax and several drops of dishwashing detergent. Run combs and brushes through the water several times. Rinse with hot water and let air dry.

6. Deodorize a trash can. Fill the bottom of your trash can with hot water and a few tablespoons of Borax. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes, then rinse. Dry the trash can with a paper towel.

When the trash can is completely dry, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of Borax in the bottom of the can – this will help keep it fresh and keep creepy crawlies away.

7. Get rid of that urine smell.  Sprinkle Borax on the mattress and rub in with a wet cloth. 

Let it sit for about 30 minutes and then vacuum up.

8. Clear drain. If you have a clogged or gunky drain, pour about 1/2 cup  Borax in the drain and then pour a few cups of very hot water after. Let it sit about 10-15 minutes and then flush with water until the drain is clear.

9. Kill ants. Sprinkle one part Borax to one part sugar around ant colonies. The ants will eat the mixture, carry it back to the colony and die.

10. No more mildew smell. Fill the washer with water (set to small load). Add in a cup or two of Borax and your mildew smelling towels. Let this sit about 30 minutes and then wash as usual.

11. Freshen garbage disposal. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of Borax in the disposal and let sit for about 15 minutes. Run warm water and disposal for about a minute.

12. Fresh fridge. Mix together 2 cups of warm water with 1 tablespoon Borax in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe down the inside of your fridge for a fresh, clean smell.

13. Carpet cleaner. Mix equal parts Borax and baking soda. Spread over the carpet and let sit for 15-30 minutes. Vacuum up and you’ll have nice fresh carpet. 

14. Clothing stain remover. Mix together 1 tablespoon Borax and a couple of tablespoons of warm water. Use this to rub on clothing stains. Let sit for a few minutes and then wash like normal. Now that you know how to use borax in the laundry, your clothes will sparkle.

15. Carpet stain remover. This is similar to the laundry stain remover but mix in another couple tablespoons of water. Use a clean rag to blot at any carpet stains. Let sit for a few minutes, pat dry and vacuum up

16. Sticky be gone. Make a mixture of 1/4 cup Borax and 1/2 cup warm water. Use a clean rag to rub the mixture on any sticky surfaces to remove the residue.

17. Get rid of water spots. If you notice unsightly water spots on your dishes, try adding 1 tablespoon of Borax to the dishwasher before you run it next time.

18. Clean the humidifier. This is something that needs to be done regularly, but honestly who does it? Simply dissolve 1 tablespoon of Borax in a gallon of water and run it through the humidifier. Rinse out the tank and run another clear gallon of water through the humidifier. 

19. Mop the floor. Add 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup Borax to a sink full of hot water. Add in 1 squirt of dish detergent and mix well. Use this solution to mop the floor. Rinsing isn’t required when cleaning with borax and vinegar.

How to Use Borax Safely

Even though borax is generally non-toxic to humans and can be safely used around the home, you still have to take some precautions when using it.

To use borax as a cleaning product or to get rid of roaches from your home, here are some safety tips:

• Use gloves when handling borax powder and avoid breathing in any of the dust particles.
• Keep borax and boric acid away from pets and children.
• If you use borax as a laundry booster, thoroughly rinse clothes afterward before you dry and wear them.
• If you used borax to clean surfaces, thoroughly rinse the area with water after washing with borax.
• Wash your hands after using borax and rinse your skin if any powder comes into contact with it.