Cleaning Cookware
This mild and gentle cleaner is great for porcelain and aluminum
cookware. Sprinkle Borax on pots and pans, rubbing it in with a damp
dishcloth, then rinse thoroughly.
Refrigerator Deodorizer
Wash away any stains and spills in your fridge with a sponge or soft
cloth using a solution of 1 quart water and 1 tablespoon Borax. Rinse
with cold water.
Remove Rust
Start with a tablespoon or two of Borax, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and
enough water to turn it into a paste. Apply the paste to the rust using
a sponge or a scrubber.
Sink Cleaner
Remove stains from stainless steel or porcelain sinks by combining a
paste of 1 cup borax and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Then, using a sponge or a
cloth, rub the stain with the paste and rinse with warm water.
Garbage Disposal Cleaner
Keep your garbage disposal clean by putting three tablespoons of Borax
down the drain, letting it sit for an hour and flushing it with warm
water.
Unclog Drains
Unclog drains with 1/2 a cup of Borax followed by two cups of boiling
water. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes then run water over it for a few
minutes to flush out the borax and any clogging.
Garbage Can Deodorizer
Keep your garbage can odor free by filling it with borax and water. Let it soak, then rinse it out and let dry.
Shine China
Is your China worn? Make it sparkle again by soaking it in a sink full
of warm water and a 1/2 cup of Borax. Rinse well and wash a second time.