Borax has been around for over 100 years, and was proclaimed to be a magical crystal and was used to aid digestion, keep milk sweet and even cure epilepsy.

To this day Borax is still around and is used for a wide range of uses. Borax compounds are used in cosmetics, medicines, ceramics, glass industry, fiberglass, and is an important ingredient in agricultural chemicals and fire retardants. Borax is made of 100% Borax, a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen and water. Borax is not harmful to washing machines, plumbing or septic tanks and does not contain phosphates or chlorine. This is the all natural way to clean your home and clothes.

Here is a a few homemade cleaning solutions:

Hardwood Floors:
1/4c. Borax
Mix with a Gallon of Water.

General Cleaner:
1t. Borax
1t. Baking Soda
2t. White Vinegar
2c. Hot Water
Mix in Spray Bottle. I have been using this for my kitchen counters and cupboards, works fantastic!

Toilet Bowls:
1/4c Borax
Add to bowl, clean with brush, let stand for at least 30 minutes.

Porcelain:
Wet cloth with water and Borax, wipe porcelain clean.

Refrigerator:
1T. Borax
2c. Water
Mix in spray bottle. Spray areas, wipe clean. For harder areas spray and let stand for 10 minutes. Works wonderfully.

Mattress Messes:
Pour Borax directly on wet spot, rub in, let stand for a while, vacuum up.

Check out www.purex.com for more cleaning ideas.

I love to use this around my house instead of the harsh, chemical filled cleaners that fill my home with unwanted smelly fumes. Breath easier for you and your family and switch to an all natural cleaner. It will save you lots of money too.

You can find Borax at most grocery and whole foods stores in the laundry detergent aisle.