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5 Amazing Ways to Clean with Borax!

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Cleaning is never fun, but having to find the right product for every task can be tiring. That’s why I love that I stumbled upon 20 Mule Team® Borax. It’s the best kept secret of the cleaning world that shouldn’t be a secret anymore!

If your not familiar with Borax, then you need to be. It’s the best multi-purpose household cleaner that I have ever used. Not only is Borax amazing and can be used in a variety of ways, it’s also an “All Natural” product.

To show you how much I love it I’m sharing 5 Amazing Ways to Clean with Borax!

Tip 1 // Counter Tops

Borax helps clean all your counter tops and surfaces. Just simply mix 1/2 cup Borax with every gallon of hot water. Dissolve the Borax then start cleaning. Best part, you can save the mixture and store it in a spray bottle to use later on.

Tip 2 // Appliances including Stainless Steel

Using the same mixture above, gently scrub your appliances. Then wipe clean, the difference is amazing. I cleaned my stainless steel stove and dishwasher and couldn’t believe how much cleaner they were.

Tip 3 // Laundry Booster

Probably the most recognized use for Borax; adding it to your laundry can help soften water and enhance your detergent performance.

Tip 4 // Garbage Cans

To help clean and deodorize your garbage cans you can do it 2 ways. 1st option would be to make the mixture listed under tip 1 and scrub the interior can. Or option 2 is to deodorize by sprinkling some Borax into the garbage can.

Tip 5 // Sinks

Finally, cleaning your sinks will never be easier than with Borax. Simply add some Borax on a wet sponge then start scrubbing. It helps clean your sink in no time!

If I haven’t convinced you yet, go check out their Usage page where you’ll find endless options. You can find 20 Mule Team® Borax at several retailers, including Target. It will be located down the laundry aisle with “additives”.

What’s your favorite was to clean with Borax? I would love to know more tips.

Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Helene says

    August 15, 2017 at 5:16 pm

    I had no idea there were so many uses for Borax. Good to know!

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Thanks Helene!

      Reply
  2. Heather Johnson says

    August 15, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    I have used Borax in homemade laundry detergent. I also use Borax to kill ants and get rid of weeds in my rocks.

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Those are both great ideas, I’ll have to try that.

      Reply
    • Sam says

      October 8, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      How do u use the bborax

      Reply
  3. Michelle Gwynn Jones says

    August 15, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    This stuff has been around for ever (well as far back as I can remember). There are even some craft project that call for it.

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      I know, I have yet to try those projects but they are on my list!

      Reply
  4. Tara Pittman says

    August 15, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    I need to get some borax to clean with. I hope my store has some as last time I went looking they were out due to the slime craze

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      I hope you find some!

      Reply
  5. Sarah Bailey says

    August 16, 2017 at 2:57 am

    Who knew there was so many ways to clean with borax! That is absolutely fantastic, I’ll have to try some of these out for myself!

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      I know, the options are endless!

      Reply
  6. shalama says

    August 16, 2017 at 8:40 am

    I’ve never cleaned with Borax before. These look like some good ways to use it though.

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Crystal Carder says

    August 17, 2017 at 2:38 am

    I never used Borax before, but it looks like it can clean amazingly. I am going to have to show this to my mother, she’s always scrubbing her stainless steel down.

    Reply
  8. Crystal Carder says

    August 17, 2017 at 2:39 am

    I never used Borax before, but it looks like it can clean amazingly. I am going to have to show this to my mother, she’s always scrubbing her stainless steel down. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks Crystal, glad I could help!

      Reply
  9. katriza says

    August 17, 2017 at 6:16 am

    I was so happy to find out about borax the first time but didnt know I could use it for all these too!

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    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Same here, so many great uses with Borax.

      Reply
  10. Andrea says

    August 17, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    I love Borax and use it in my home for so many different uses. Thanks for adding a few more suggestions to try!

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 7:59 pm

      Thanks Andrea!

      Reply
  11. Blair villanueva says

    August 17, 2017 at 3:23 pm

    Thanks for sharing your borax tips.
    I believe that cleaning shouldn’t be a huge responsibility, but a way of life.

    Reply
    • Katy says

      August 17, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      What a great way to put it. I need to remember that next time I clean.

      Reply
  12. Cat says

    August 18, 2017 at 5:33 am

    Wow I had never heard of this cleaning product before. Definitely seems really effective and convenient to use! Thanks for the info!

    Reply
  13. Garf says

    August 19, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Thanks for sharing these tips. I am able to do some cleaning this weekend.

    Reply
  14. Gee Villaruz says

    September 4, 2017 at 1:10 am

    I missed using Borax! Why did it suddenly disappear in our local market? It effectively removes dirt, better than the cleaning agents available in the supermarket nowadays.

    Reply
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