20 Mule Team BoraxLaundry Booster, 65 Ounce, Pack of 6

I initially planned to make my own homemade laundry detergent....but either I had the time, but not the energy or the energy but not the time. I've compomised and decided to add a scoop 20 Mule Team Borax Laundry Booster to every load along with a natural laundry detergent.Borax (also known as sodium borate) is a naturally-occurring mineral found in soil, plants, and even our own bodies. Although I use Borax in my laundry, Borax has a plothera of other uses:1. Clean Tubs and Showers. Sprinkle some borax on a sponge or damp cloth–like you would a powdered cleaner such as Ajax–and scrub tubs and showers. When you’re done, thoroughly rinse every surface with water.2. Clean Brushes and Combs. Fill your bathroom sink with warm water, add 1/4 cup of borax and a squirt of dish soap, and stir it up with your brush and/or combs. Then let them sit in the mixture for 30 minutes before rinsing.3. Clean Toilets. To clean toilets, simply pour one cup of borax into the water, stir it up, then let it sit overnight. The next day, scrub it with a brush and your toilet will be sparkling clean.4. Unclog Toilets. Scoop as much water as you can out of the toilet, then add 1/2 cup of borax. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes, then add 2 cups of boiling water and flush. Repeat as necessary.5. Unclog Drains. Use a funnel to pour 1/2 cup of borax down the drain, then slowly add 2 cups of boiling water. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes, then flush it out with hot water. Repeat as necessary for tough clogs.6. Clean Sinks and Counters. Put 1 tablespoon of borax and 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a spray bottle, then fill it up with hot water and add a few drops of dish soap. This makes a great all-purpose cleaner.7. Clean the Fridge. That same all-purpose cleaner works on the outside of the fridge. But for food spills on the inside, all you need is one tablespoon of borax per quart of warm water.8. Clean Mold and Mildew. Mix 1 cup of borax with 1 quart of hot water and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the mold and mildew until it’s saturated, wait several hours, then rinse thoroughly.9. Wash the Dishes. Mix 1 tablespoon of borax with 1 tablespoon of finely grated soap, then add 2 cups of boiling water and whisk until blended. Let it sit until it cools, and then you’ll have homemade dish soap.10. Clean Cast Iron Cookware. You don’t want to use soap on cast iron because the taste of it could get in your food. Instead, mix 1 teaspoon of borax with 1 teaspoon of salt, spread it on your cookware, and scrub it.11. Remove Rust. Mix 1 part borax with 1 part lemon juice, spread the mixture onto the rust, then let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Finally, just wipe it clean. Repeat if necessary.12. Clean the Floor. Put 1/4 cup of borax and 1/2 cup of vinegar into a bucket, then fill it up with hot water and add a squirt of dish soap. Use the resulting solution to mop your floors.13. Get Rid of Goo. Mix 1/2 cup of borax with 1/4 cup of water to make a solution that can be used to scrub away things like gum, tar, grease, and other adhesive residue.14. Remove Laundry Stains. Mix 1 tablespoon of borax with 2 tablespoons of water, and spread it on the stain. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then scrub it away and wash as usual.15. Remove Carpet Stains. Mix 1/2 cup of borax with 2 cups of warm water, then use the solution and a sponge to saturate the stained area. Scrub it thoroughly, let it sit for 30 minutes, then vacuum the area and let it dry.16. Deodorize Your Carpet. Mix 1 part borax with 1 part baking soda then sprinkle it all over your carpet. Let it sit for 30 minutes, then vacuum it up. This will neutralize odors in your carpet.17. Deodorize Other Fabrics. Mix 1/2 cup of borax with a pint of water and pour it into a spray bottle. The resulting solution can be sprayed on things like curtains, couches, and padded chairs.18. Clean Your Mattress. You can remove stains and deodorize your mattress with the same methods that are used for carpets. To make your mattress smell even better, add a few drops of lavender essential oil.19. Deodorize Your Trash Can. Fill your trash can with water and 1/2 cup of borax, then stir it up. Let it soak for 30 minutes, rinse it out, dry it, then sprinkle some borax inside the trash can.20. Deodorize The Litter Box. Just mix 1/4 cup of borax into the kitty litter and it will significantly reduce unpleasant odors. As long as your cats don’t ingest it, it’s perfectly safe.21. Make Candle Wicks. Mix 1 tablespoon of salt and 3 tablespoons of borax in 1 cup of boiling water. Soak a length of twine in this solution for 24 hours, then hang it up to dry for 2 days.22. Put Out Fires. Baking soda is normally recommended for grease fires, but borax works just as well. You can also use it to put out campfires or any other type of small fire.23. Kill Ant Colonies. Mix equal parts borax and sugar and sprinkle it anywhere you see ants. Not only will ants die when they eat it, they will carry it back to the colony and get other ants killed, too.24. Keep Bugs Away. For cockroaches, sprinkle it on shelves around your food. For bedbugs and fleas, sprinkle it on your mattress or carpet, let it sit for at least 30 minutes, then vacuum it up.25. Keep Mice Away. Sprinkle it along pathways and anywhere you see signs of mice. This will deter them. You can also sprinkle bait with borax. With any luck, one of them will bring it back to the nest and poison the others.26. Wash the Windows. For very dirty windows. Soak a wash cloth in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of borax and 3 cups of water and wipe your windows. Repeat with equal parts water and vinegar before drying.27. Wash Patio Furniture. Add 1 tablespoon of borax and 1 tablespoon of dish detergent to a gallon of hot water, stir it up, then soak your sponge in the solution and use it to wipe down your furniture.28. Kill Weeds. Sprinkle it on weeds between cracks on walkways. For garden weeds you have to be careful because it can kill other types of plants. Don’t use it on windy days or when rain is forecast.29. Fertilize Plants. Although large amounts of borax will kill plants, tiny amounts can increase the soil’s boron, a mineral essential for cell wall growth. Here are more details. Only do this is your soil is boron deficient.30. Preserve Flowers. This isn’t something I would ever do myself, but if you’re interested in preserving flowers, this article has detailed instructions on how to do it with borax.31. Entertain the Kids. Borax can be used to make slime, snowflakes, bouncy balls, and even color fire. These could be fun things to do with the kids if the Internet is down (or even if it isn’t).

Greetings, So, I have never posted on Amazon, since I've never ordered before. 1st customer and after this I became Prime. First all, what a seamless, effortless transaction. I spend the better part of 2 nights reading through all the feedback and comments before I made the I bought this. I did my research, every dollar counts and when you can stretch it without compromising on quality and integrity of the product the power is in your hands. In contrast, to a few complaints about their boxes being broken or the contents shifted, it happens with you buy anything with powder or bulk sometimes. But, my 1st shipment arrived today - it was like a present for this mum of 2. No lugging to the grocery store, hauling it back, carrying it upstairs OMG what a pain all to keep things streamlined. I bulk ordered I'm set of the rest of the year 2014. I jest not, seriously one carton of 7 will take you through the year I do a laundry for 4 so, I am a seasoned laundress. After my first load it reminds of line dried clothes - why have a I never heard of this before?. I'm sold. And the other uses, the bathroom, floors, I simply LOVE the holistic properties and not using a bunch of chemicals to give you the impression its clean; yeah its clean but, now, what are you kids sleeping in and the toxins in other products is just awful for skin/environment. There is a reason this stuff has been around for over a decades; its reputation is untarnished. I"m a Borax votary! I was very confident to recommend, a little goes a long way. Thank you Amazon !!

I bathe in borax as part of my mineral soak regimen. It’s amazing for my skin, and works well with Epsom salt and baking soda. My skin comes out of those baths smoother than satin, smooth as glass, and visibly less tired. I have never had a reaction to it and I have even used it with baking soda as a body scrub.I also will put it in a shaker bottle with baking soda and essential oils of cinnamon,clove, peppermint, eucalyptus, and sprinkle it on the carpet in the basement. I let it sit then vacuum it up about a half hour later. Instantly helps dry out the perpetual dampness and bonus, rustles up and chase out some of those pesky bugs that might live in the carpet that you never see. Once, I found a tiny millipede! I looked it up, and apparently those live in almost everyone’s carpet...yuck! Harmless, yes. Carnivorous, no. Disgusting, oh heck yes. It only happened once, but *shudder* I’m glad it did.Yes, I use it in the laundry, too. I sprinkle about a half cup into the animal bedding loads and it helps nix that dog foot smell (some people smell Fritos, but I for sure do NOT) and brightens the fabric nicely.I have never had a reaction, no pets have had a reaction. The fact is, boron used to enter our diets incidentally and help with arthritis, osteoporosis as well as many other ailments. Used responsibly, it is a major boon to health, and 20 Mule Team is the only borax I trust!

Picked up a case of this after I started learning how to make my own cleaning supplies and realized that they not only were a fraction of the cost, took minutes (for all but a few)to make and worked as well if not better than what I was paying a fortune for.Making your own dishwasher detergent takes about 5 minutes and costs half of what you are paying now. Fabric softener...I can make it for about a buck a gallon and it works better than Downy...I find my towels have better absorbency. My biggest thrill has been making my own laundry soap...I can make TEN GALLONS for about $3.00!!!! I find it works just as well as Tide or Wisk, the brands I had been using. Now I make my ten gallons and give some away to family and friends and I am a superstar! I bought this in bulk so that I can make up ten gallon batches for my local food bank...people without jobs need to clean their clothes as well as eat and this can cut down on their living expenses dramatically.I highly recommend you do a search of YOUTUBE for instructions...like me, you will be hooked.