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Borax Review



I grew up with my parents and grandparents talking about 20 Mule Team Borax and all of its mystical powers of bug deterrence.

What is Borax anyway?

Here comes the science, brace yourself:

Borax is a naturally occurring substance produced by the perpetual evaporation of seasonal lakes.

What does Borax do?

Well, besides my family's insistence that it keeps critters away, it is a water softener and laundry booster.

I keep a box around the house to make my own laundry detergent.

I tried it as a laundry booster the other day to get the chocolate and lipstick stains off of my white napkins that I used for brunch.  Why did I use white napkins for brunch?  It worked brilliantly! 

I just put the napkins, some of my homemade laundry detergent, Borax, and some water in a bowl and left it overnight.  When I laundered them the next day, everything was nice and bright with no signs of new stains.

Oh, and as for the bug repellent - sprinkle Borax around the perimeter of your house (inside and out.)  Critters that you don't want to live in your house don't like it and it is non-toxic to the critters that do live in your house.

My sweet friend over at Saving Myself Silly even made Flubber using Borax!  This is versatile stuff!

If you want to try Borax for yourself you can either try for a free box in their Fresh Year, Fresher Laundry Sweepstakes or you could try for a coupon for a FREE box via the rafflecopter below.

Please note that the winner has 3 days after being contacted to respond before a new name is drawn.  Good luck!

I was sent a box of Borax to facilitate my review.  All opinions and non-stained napkins are my own.

 Thanks to all the participants.  The winners have been contacted.

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  1. Maria KJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I haven't tried it yet. Sounds good.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I use it in my homemade laundry detergent

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  3. KristenJanuary 25, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I use it to whiten my laundry.

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  4. KeishaJanuary 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    I haven't used borax yet, but I have a recipe for homemade laundry detergent that I will try and make this year! This would be perfect! Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  5. Tes283January 25, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I use it as a sprinkle on carpets and dog bedding to take cre of fleas.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    They must have finally changed the packaging? I remember borax with a cute cowgirl?

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  7. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    never used it but want to try

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  8. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I want to make my own laundry detergent

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Laundry soap. Cantonbrandy@yahoo.com

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  10. UnknownJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    never used it but have seen it in a lot of recipes for household products so i'm interested

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  11. RachelJanuary 26, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    I've never used borax.

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  12. BelindaJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Yes, we make our own laundry detergent using Borax!

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  13. KLTJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Never used it but I'm intrigued, I'd like to try making laundry detergent!

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  14. JblantonJanuary 26, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    I make my own laundry detergent with borax

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  15. LubelleJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I've never used it, but I'd love to try adding it to my laundry.

    chipper101 at hotmail dot com

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  16. dawn keenan (newnameford) January 27, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    I've never used it, but would like to try it.

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  17. Danielle PorterJanuary 27, 2013 at 12:50 PM

    I have never used it, but would love to give it a shot!

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  18. SunnieJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    I have not, but Id like to use it for homemade laundry soap
    sunniewoodyplus2 atmsn.com

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  19. Michelle S.January 27, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    I have used Borax in the past for laundry.

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  20. AllyJanuary 27, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    We use it in our laundry a lot and we've also used it for growing crystals (:

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  21. Beth LarrabeeJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Yes! I have used it to make slime for a Halloween party and to make dishwasher soap.

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  22. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I use it as a water softner. klutzie56@hotmail.com

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  23. coni guerinJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    haven't tried...sounds great!
    coupons dot guerin at gmail dot com

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  24. DanaJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I've never tried it but am interested in making my own laundry detergent.

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  25. sarahz13January 28, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    I make my own laundry detergent, and it's wonderful to have a big batch that lasts me 6-7 months at a time!

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  26. Marisa JohnsonJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    I have never used it, but I heard this stuff is great.

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  27. eclairreJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    I have never used it

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  28. Shara ToenniesJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    I use it in my homemade laundry detergent recipe.

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  29. Brittany BoardleyJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Not yet, but I would make cleaning products!

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  30. 1froglegsJanuary 30, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    I have never used it before. I see that it can be used on carpets, which is probably the first thing I will try.

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  31. Chris and JenniferJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I use it in my laundry, dishes, for activities with kids (flubber, crystal ABC's, and we are going to try bouncy balls). It also to red fingernail polish out of my carpet that my daughter spilled. I love the stuff!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I use Borax for cleaning my bathroom, as a laundry booster, and for getting rid of ants.

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  33. Angie BJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    the first time I ever used it was at a Boy Scout den meeting with my son. They made flubber with it

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  34. KristieJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    I have never used Borax but it sounds like an awesome product!! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

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  35. DanyaJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Never used it but wiuld love to try!
    d_letizia81@hotmail.com

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  36. Ellen SJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    I have never used Borax

    kafkaesk at verizon dot net

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  37. Sam StampJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Yes I have. I use it to make my own dishwasher detergent and works very nicely!

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  38. ReneeJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    I have used it to make laundry detergent. I've used it as a laundry booster too.

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  39. JennieJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Never used it

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  40. TerriJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    I have used Borax to make my own laundry detergent and it works great!
    terri.moore 30 at yahoo dot com

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  41. DianaJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I have never used it before
    hrddiana556@Gmail.com

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  42. NavymansgrlJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I never have used it before but, I sure would like to try it and possibly start making my own laundry detergent.
    navymansgrl1@yahoo.com

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  43. Jason LJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    No, I have not.

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  44. TeishJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I use it to make my own laundry soap! Awesome stuff!

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  45. NicoleJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    ive used it to make cloth diaper safe laundry soap!

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  46. one frugal ladyJanuary 31, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I have never even heard of this- but I love how useful it is!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

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  47. tina reynoldsJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    I have never tried

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  48. Debbie LewisJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    I use borax in my laundry

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  49. Anne D.January 31, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    I've used it in my laundry:) anne

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  50. Amber JacksonJanuary 31, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Haven't tried it...yet!

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  51. Dawn RJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    I use it to make my laundry detergent /and with a drop/of Dawn dish soap, 1/4 cup of vinegar and hot water for a degreeser and floor cleaner. I use it everyday

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  52. kathy fJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    I use Borax a lot. I make laundry detergent and household cleaners with it.

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  53. kaseyconeJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Never used it before

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  54. CandaceJanuary 31, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    I have not used it but I have been wanting to try it :)

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  55. kpintnJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    have not used before, but with a brand new grandbaby, would love to try!

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  56. JackieJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I've never used it...I had no idea it was so versatile

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  57. KimAttridgeJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I have as a laundry booster, ingred. in homemade laundry soap and as a soak

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  58. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I use Borax in my laundry and to clean my toilets.

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  59. Mrs. BJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I have never used it and would love to try it. Thanks.

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  60. LaurieJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I have not used it before

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  61. D CheatleJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I use it all of the time. I make my own laundry detergent with it. I also make dishwasher detergent with it. I use it to freshen carpets. It's a fantastic stain remover! I love Borax!!

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  62. EmiJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    I started using it as a laundry booster after I had portion of a box left over from teaching a middle school science day where we made "gak" or "flubber."

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  63. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    TheSavySue(at)yahoo(dot)com I use it for my tough laundry!

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  64. FaytheJanuary 31, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    I have used Borax for many things for many years. very versatile!
    I am also almost out, so a win would be a blessing, thanks!

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  65. Candie LJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    I have never used them before. Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    I make laundry soap.

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  67. twocuffJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    I've never used it so I'm excited to try it.
    twocuff(at)precisionvarminting(dot)com

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  68. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    I used it as an additional to laundry detergent :)

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  69. CoolestmommyJanuary 31, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I use it in my homemade laundry detergent.

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  70. AutumnJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:14 PM

    I haven't, but my mom has told me a lot of uses for it, and I am anxious to try to use it as a cleaner for my carpets!

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  71. Pamela CJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Flea Killer

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  72. UnknownJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Nope, but my mom used it when I was growing up

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  73. Melissa StormsJanuary 31, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I have used Borax before in my wash.
    upstatemissy@gmail.com

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