Did you know that Borax is as toxic as table salt? It’s a misunderstood natural mineral that has uses and health benefits that will amaze you.

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Chances are like many, you have a box of Borax in your cupboard. It is inexpensive and a cleaning powerhouse.

Borax is the common name for Sodium Tetraborate, a naturally occurring substance produced by the repeated evaporation of salt lakes. Today we share 20 surprising uses for Borax.

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Household Cleaning Uses For Borax

You may already be using Borax in your Laundry. It is an excellent stain remover and it’s a natural alternative to Bleach. Borax also works literal miracles on toilet bowls, garbage disposals and drains. It can also boost the cleaning power of your dishwashing detergent by removing hard water minerals and residues from the wash water.

By adding 1/4 cup of Borax in the bottom of the dishwasher, it will reduce spots and film from dishes and glasses.

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Surprising Uses For Borax Infographic

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As mentioned earlier, there are many surprising uses for Borax that we sure you are not aware of. This infographic from e-replacement parts has some excellent suggestions.

As you can see you can remove rust, goo, mold, unclog drains and it makes an effective weed killer too. You can clean up outdoor furniture by making a spray and it is also an excellent refrigerator deodorizer and don’t forget about your garbage disposal and Bin.

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