16 Borax Uses Everyone Should Know

Borax is one of the cheapest boxes in the store, and most of us only ever think to toss a scoop in with the laundry. That same little box quietly stands in for pricey mildew sprays, rust removers, weed killers, ant and roach traps, and even a jug of store-bought laundry detergent. I put together 16 of my favorite money saving ways to use borax, the same ones I lean on all over my own house, from the laundry room to the garden fence. Borax (sodium borate) has been sitting on that same shelf for generations, and it still earns its keep. If this is your kind of thing, go ahead and click that subscribe button and turn on the notifications, there is plenty more on the way. DISCLAIMER: For educational purposes only. Always spot test on a small hidden area of any fabric or surface before you use it, and never mix borax with bleach or any other cleaner. Keep it up high and away from children and pets (it is not safe to swallow, and it is especially unsafe for cats), and keep it off the garden beds where you grow food. Keep it out of your eyes and rinse well. This is not a substitute for professional medical or cleaning advice. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Number 16 – Deodorize Your Trash Can 1:21 Number 15 – Clean Your Washing Machine 1:55 Number 14 – Whiten a Porcelain Sink 2:27 Number 13 – Remove Rust Stains From Fabric 3:11 Number 12 – Clean Your Window Screens 3:42 Number 11 – Protect Wool From Moths 4:32 Number 10 – Unshrink a Wool Sweater 5:19 Number 9 – Kill Shower Grout Mildew 6:10 Number 8 – Preserve Flowers For Years 7:03 Number 7 – Weatherproof Outdoor Wood 7:47 Number 6 – Kill Driveway & Sidewalk Weeds 8:28 Number 5 – Get Rid of Roaches & Silverfish 9:17 Number 4 – Remove the Toilet Ring 9:50 Number 3 – Get Rid of Ants 10:40 Number 2 – Break the Flea Cycle in Carpet 11:53 Number 1 – Make Your Own Laundry Detergent