Borax, also known as sodium borate, is a naturally occurring mineral that has been a household staple for over a century. Beyond its classic use in laundry, its applications span a wide range of household and DIY tasks. Here are 101 ways to harness the power of Borax.
Laundry Booster: Enhance your detergent’s cleaning power by adding a half-cup of Borax to each laundry load.
Pesticide Alternative: Sprinkle Borax on ant trails or in areas of infestation. It acts as a natural insecticide, especially for ants and cockroaches.
Floor Cleaner: Mix a cup of Borax in a gallon of warm water and use the solution to mop your floors. It’s safe for tile, linoleum, and hardwood.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Pour a cup of Borax into your toilet bowl and scrub it with a toilet brush for a shinier and cleaner appearance.
Unclog Drains: Mix Borax with boiling water and pour down the drain to help unclog it.
Rust Remover: Create a paste with Borax and lemon juice to scrub away rust.
Carpet Cleaner: Sprinkle Borax on your carpet, let it sit for an hour, and then vacuum. It helps in lifting up the dirt and odors.
Neutralize Odors: Sprinkle Borax in the bottom of your trash can to neutralize bad odors.
Clean Brushes and Combs: Soak hair brushes and combs in a Borax solution to get rid of hair oil and build-up.
Garbage Disposal Cleaner: Borax is a safe way to deodorize and clean garbage disposals.
Preserve Flowers: Mix Borax with cornmeal to make a mixture that can help dry and preserve flowers.
Goo Remover: Mix Borax with water to make a paste, and use it to remove adhesive residues.
Clean Outdoor Furniture: A Borax solution can be used to wash outdoor furniture, especially resin-based ones.
Cat Litter Deodorizer: Sprinkle Borax in the litter box to reduce odors.
Clean Mold and Mildew: Borax can inhibit the growth of mold and mildew. Just scrub the area with a Borax solution.
Stain Remover: Make a paste using Borax and water and apply to stains on clothes before washing.
Dishwasher Boost: Add Borax to your regular dishwasher detergent for a cleaner dish load.
Clean Kids’ Toys: Borax is a safe way to clean and disinfect children’s toys.
Jewelry Cleaner: A mild Borax solution can bring back the shine to your jewelry.
Deodorize Fridges: Clean the interior of refrigerators with a Borax solution to neutralize odors.
Clean Irons: Keep your iron smooth and free of deposits by running it over salt sprinkled on a paper, then cleaning with a Borax solution.
Weed Killer: Borax, when sprinkled in small amounts, can act as a weed killer.
Guitar String Cleaner: Wipe guitar strings with a damp cloth sprinkled with Borax to clean and prolong their life.
Fireproofing Agent: A solution of Borax and water can be sprayed on materials to make them fire-resistant.
Adhesive for Handicrafts: Mix Borax with white glue, water, and food coloring to create your adhesive for kids’ crafts.
Homemade Candle Wicks: Pre-soak cotton strings in a Borax solution to make candle wicks burn longer.
Wall Cleaner: Borax solution can help in cleaning walls, especially before painting.
Remove Carpet Stains: Apply a wet paste of Borax onto the stained area, let it dry, then vacuum.
Clean Stainless Steel Sinks: Use Borax as a gentle scrub for stainless steel sinks.
Golf Club Cleaner: Wipe down your golf clubs with a Borax solution to restore shine and remove grime.
Clean Ovens: Make a paste of Borax and water, apply to the oven’s interior, leave overnight, then scrub off.
Mattress Freshener: Sprinkle Borax over the mattress, let it sit, then vacuum to freshen up.
Silverware Polish: Use Borax to polish tarnished silverware.
Remove Ink from Carpets: A mixture of Borax and water can help lift ink stains from carpets.
Clean Window Tracks: Sprinkle Borax in the window track, sprinkle water, and then scrub.
Homemade Snow Globes: Mix Borax with boiling water to create crystal formations for DIY snow globes.
Clean Cloudy Glassware: Soak glassware in a Borax solution to restore clarity.
Bathtub Scrub: Create a paste with Borax and a bit of water. Use it to scrub away soap scum and stains in bathtubs and showers.
Preserve Fruit Trees: Mix with water and spray on fruit trees as a fungicide.
Candle Wax Remover: Scatter Borax over spilled candle wax, let it sit, then scrub away. Borax helps break down the wax for easier removal.
Clean Ceramic Grills: A Borax-water solution can help remove grease and grime from ceramic grills.
Homemade Slime: Combine Borax, white glue, and water to make your DIY non-toxic slime for kids.
Kill Fleas: Sprinkle Borax on your carpet and let it sit for an hour or so. Vacuum thoroughly. It helps kill fleas and their larvae.
Remove Adhesive from Stickers: A paste of Borax and water can help remove sticky adhesive residues left by labels or stickers.
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