8 Ways To Use Borax
Borax is a natural mineral. Its full name is disodium tetraborate. But why use borax?
It is often used to make cleaning products for the home because it is not harmful to the environment, and its properties help to remove various types of dirt and stains.
Borax is created when salt water evaporates, and it is found naturally in areas such as America, Turkey and Romania.
Although not considered to be toxic in small amounts, it has been shown to cause skin allergies when no safety precautions are taken during handling.
However, make sure you wear gloves and other protective items to make these chores around the house easier to carry out.
Today we will share 8 ways to use borax with you.
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Using borax as an insecticide
Borax keeps cockroaches, bed bugs, ants and other insects that usually colonize in the home away.
You can sprinkle it in your kitchen, cracks under the door, basements and others in areas where you usually find insects.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon. borax (10 grams)
- 1 tablespoon. sugar (10 grams)
- 1/2 cup water (125 ml)
How do you do it?
- Mix borax with sugar and water, until everything is well mixed.
- Sprinkle this around the garden and areas that are often visited by insects.
2. Herbicide
This mineral is also great for getting rid of weeds that invade your garden and green areas near the house.
It is 100% organic and does not damage surrounding areas.
Ingredients
- 280 grams of borax
- 1/2 cup warm water (125 ml)
- 7 1/2 liters of cold water
How do you do it?
- Dissolve borax in warm water, wait until it is dissolved and add the rest of the water.
- Pour this on weeds, but avoid nearby plants.
3. Multi-surface cleaner
Borax can be used to clean and disinfect walls, floors, sinks and other household areas that easily get dirty.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon. borax (10 grams)
- 1 liter of water
How do you do it?
- Mix borax with the water and spray it on areas that need to be cleaned.
- Scrub the area with a sponge and remove any remaining dirt with a clean cloth.
4. Furniture deodorant
A solution with water and borax is great for getting rid of bad odors on mattresses, rugs and furniture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup borax (125 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups water (375 ml)
How do you do it?
- Combine the ingredients and spray the mixture on areas you want to clean.
- Rub with a cloth or brush.
5. Pots, pans and frying pans
Borax is a powerful ingredient in getting rid of oil and dirt that accumulates on pots and pans.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dish soap (62 ml)
- 1 tablespoon. borax
How do you do it?
- Mix borax into the dish soap and scrub with a sponge to clean the kitchen utensils.
6. Refrigerator cleaner
Stainless steel or porcelain refrigerators can be disinfected with a mixture of borax and lemon juice.
These ingredients get rid of moisture stains and help the refrigerator regain its original shine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup borax (250 grams)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (62 ml)
How do you do it?
- Mix the ingredients and scrub the refrigerator with them using a sponge or brush.
- Wait a few minutes before rinsing.
7. Toilet cleaner
This product is perfect for loosening accumulated dirt that is stuck to the toilet.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup borax (125 grams)
- 3.7 liters of water
How do you do it?
- Mix borax with the water in a bowl and scrub the toilet with it with a brush.
- Leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing.
- You can also use the same solution to clean sinks and tiles.
8. Get rid of rust
Use a mixture of borax and lemon to restore the shine to metal objects and get rid of rust.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon. borax (10 grams)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (62 ml)
How do you do it?
- Mix borax with lemon juice and rub this mixture on metal objects with a cloth.
- Repeat for as long as you think is necessary.
As you can see, there are many ways you can use borax to clean your house.
You can find it in grocery stores and other department stores. Try it!
