How Do You Use Borax Around The House?
Borax, like boric acid, is safe for household use and has relatively low levels of toxicity. Like similar products, borax should be store in a safe place away from children and animals. Readily available at the hardware or home improvement store, borax has a number of practical uses around the house. Unclog a drain. Funnel 1/2 cup of borax into the drain followed by 2 cups of boiling water. Wait 15 minutes and then flush with hot water. Repeat as necessary. Get rid of stains in a stainless steel or porcelain sink. Make a paste of 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1 cup borax. Rub the paste into the stain then rinse away the paste and the stain with warm, running water. Clean mirrors and windows without spots or streaks. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of borax in 3 cups of water. Wash windows with a clean sponge dipped in the solution. Wipe clean with paper towels or newspaper. Tackle stains on the rub. Dampen the stain and rub in enough borax to cover the area. Let it dry then blot with equal parts of v
