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[bargainsgirl]

Does anyone use Borax as a boost to clean their laundry?  Been around forever and just wondered how it works.

[LizzieInSRQ]

It works great

[SilleeMee]

Borax works by binding to minerals found in hard water such as calcium and magnesium. That allows laundry detergent to work better. Hard water makes detergent less effective b/c the minerals in hard water bind to the detergent. Most people living in the US have some degree of hard water. 

Borax is a mined-from-the-earth product, not man-made.

[Coastalcarolina]

Sodium tetraborate (Borax) has multiple uses, benefits.  Not only a laundry booster, I use it for raising PH levels in pool water.  It cleans toilets sparkling clean and can deter ants and other insects inside of the home.  Reasonable price too.

[ROMARY]

Borax is a great product.

Unscented, very versatile.

Please wear vinyl or whatever gloves when washing by hand.  It can be a skin irritant when you wash items by hand in a dishpan or bucket.

Otherwise, no problem after items are rinsed in washer or by hand.  

We've been using it for years and years.   

I haven't tried it in the toilet, though.   Thanks for the suggestion !

[Shelbelle]

I buy it sometimes instead of Oxi Clean powder additive, I also rotate with Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda. 

[Jk9]

Nice to see this.  I had forgotten about the multiple uses for Borax.  Need to put back on my shopping list.

[catter70]

It's not safe for use around cats.

[D Kay]

I guess I used it incorrectly,  but I had some bleached out spots on some of my clothes after washing.

[Bonkers1]

Never tried it but I will now.  For some reason Wagon Train comes to mind - was it a commercial on the show?  OMG I am so old.