Ingredients: 100% Borax, a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. That's it!
What Is Borax? Borax, or sodium borate, is a naturally occurring alkaline mineral first discovered over 4000 years ago. It is found in large quantities in the Western United States as well as in the Tibet area of China.
How safe is Borax? Borax has no toxic fumes and is safe for the environment. Borax can irritate skin and should not be ingested. Safe for septic systems and HE washers.
USE IN YOUR LAUNDRY
In Regular Wash: Add ½ cup of 20 Mule Team® Borax to each wash load along with the recommended amount of detergent.
For large capacity machines, add ¾ cup. For Front-Loaders, use 1/2 cup.
Pre-Soaking Stains: Add one tablespoon of 20 Mule Team® Borax per gallon of water or ½ cup in washer. Pre-soak for at least 30 minutes before washing.
Hard Water: Got hard water? 20 MULE TEAM® BORAX works great as a water conditioner, helping your detergent to work more effectively. Add ½ cup of 20 MULE TEAM® BORAX along with your regular laundry detergent. You'll get clean, fresh smelling laundry.
Delicate Hand Washables: Dissolve ¼ cup of 20 Mule Team® Borax and 1 - 2 tablespoons detergent in a basin of warm water and soak them for 10 minutes. Rinse in clear, cool water, blot with a towel, lay flat (woolens) or hang to dry (away from sunlight and direct heat).
Diapers & Baby Clothes: Flush out diapers and begin soaking immediately, using ½ cup 20 Mule Team® Borax for each diaper pail of warm water. Follow soaking with warm wash, using the "regular wash" instructions above.
IN THE KITCHEN
Fine China: Your fine china will shine brilliantly when rinsed in a solution of 20 Mule Team® Borax (½ cup in a sink full of warm water). Designs on hand-painted china will not fade using this method. Give china a second thorough rinse with clear water.
Cleaning Cookware: 20 Mule Team® Borax is a mild and gentle cleaner for porcelain and aluminum cookware. Sprinkle 20 Mule Team® Borax on pots and pans as you would a dry cleaner and rub with a damp dishcloth. No need to worry about scratching, Borax is not abrasive. Rinse thoroughly.
Refrigerators: 20 Mule Team® Borax is excellent for cleaning and deodorizing your refrigerator. Spilled food can be washed away with a sponge or soft cloth using a solution of 1 quart warm water and 1 tablespoon of 20 Mule Team® Borax. Rinse with cold water.
IN THE BATHROOM
Shower, Tub & Tile: Porcelain enamel surfaces will sparkle when washed with a solution of 20 Mule Team® Borax and warm water. Sprinkle on a damp sponge or soft cloth and use as you would a powdered cleanser. This can even be used on fiberglass surfaces without scratching. Rinse thoroughly.
IN THE HOUSEHOLD
Hair Brushes: A refreshing bath for hair brushes consisting of a basin full of warm water, 1 tablespoon of soap or detergent and ½ cup of 20 Mule Team® Borax will clean brushes and leave them smelling sweet and fresh. Swish brushes in the sudsy water, rinse and let dry.
Carpet Spills and Stains: For problem wet areas, blot up spill, sprinkle on 20 Mule Team® Borax to cover area, let dry and vacuum. For problem stains try the wine and alcohol directions below.
Wine and Alcohol Stains: Dissolve ½ cup of 20 Mule Team® Borax in a pint of water. Sponge in the solution, wait ½ hour, then shampoo the spotted area. Let dry and vacuum. These are tough stains and your chances of success are better the sooner you treat them.
Floor and Wall Cleaner: Fill a bucket with about 1 gallon of warm water. Add about 1/3 cup Borax. Add 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing detergent. Mix in about 1 tablespoon ammonia.
How to remove urine odors from mattresses: Dampen the soiled areas with water. Sprinkle borax over the areas. Rub the borax over the areas, working into mattress well. Let dry. Vacuum or brush off any remaining borax powder.
All natural scouring powder: Measure 1/4 cup borax; pour into a container. Add 1/4 cup baking soda. Add 1 1/2 cups hot water. Stir until mixed.
Fun Science Project - Slime: In a glass or ceramic bowl, add 1/2 cup water and 1 cup white glue. Stir in 4 drops food coloring if desired. In another bowl, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon borax in 1/2 cup water. Slowly add the dissolved borax mixture to the glue mixture. Stir well. When not in use, store in a tightly sealed jar.
How to dry flowers: Cut flowers you wish to preserve, with or without stem. Sprinkle borax on the bottom of a small box such as a shoe box. Add up to two flowers. Completely cover with more borax. Tape the box shut. Let sit at room temperature for about one week. When dried completely, strain off the borax powder; may be reused for more flower drying.
Safe all-natural roach killer: Mix equal parts powdered sugar and borax in a bowl. Sprinkle in cracks along walls and under cupboards. Keep away from children and pets. Repeat as necessary for one to two weeks until all roaches have died.
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