Get started with 24 Easy Tips for Cleaning with Borax. You will be amazed with the versatility of one simple ingredient.

Borax is a simple ingredient that has so many uses. I just love it when there are frugal ways to do numerous things. You are going to love all the great ways to use borax around the house.

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Why We Love This

Borax is a natural laundry booster, but it has all sorts of fabulous uses around the house. There are tons of uses for borax and cleaning.  I am still amazed at how many things one little box can accomplish and for so little!

Cleaning with Borax is very easy and even better, it is very frugal. A box of Borax is about $5, but a little goes a long way. You can buy this household cleaner almost anywhere like Walmart or Amazon. I also make Homemade Laundry Detergent with mule team borax.


1. Weed Killer

Sprinkle Borax around cracks in your sidewalk or driveway to kill weeds. Be careful, this will kill all other vegetation too so don’t use near your grass or garden.

2. Mold Cleaner

Make a thick paste with Borax and water and rub over mold prone areas. Let the paste dry (give it about 24 hours). Brush the dried paste away and rinse clean.

3. Pest Control

Sprinkle Borax around the perimeter of your home to keep bugs, roaches and other pests out.

4. Outdoor Furniture Upkeep

Mix together about 1 tablespoon of Borax, 1 tablespoon of dish detergent and a gallon of hot water. Use a sponge or wet rag to scrub and wipe down outdoor furniture with your solution.

5. Clean Brushes and Combs

Fill your bathroom sink with hot water then add about ¼ cup of Borax and several drops of dish washing soap. Run combs and brushes through the water several times. Rinse with hot water and let air dry.

6. Deodorize Trash Can

Fill the bottom of your trash can with hot water and a few tablespoons of Borax. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes, then rinse. Dry the trash can with a paper towel.

When the trash can is completely dry, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of Borax in the bottom of the can – this will help keep it fresh and keep creepy crawlies away.

7. Get Rid of Urine Odor

Sprinkle Borax on the mattress and rub in with a wet cloth. Let soak for about 30 minutes and then vacuum up. This also works on the floor to remove stains from pets.

8. Clear Drain

If you have a clogged or gunky drain, pour about ½ cup Borax in the drain and then pour a few cups of very hot water after. Let it sit about 10-15 minutes and then flush with water until the drain is clear.

9. Kill Ants

Sprinkle one part Borax to one part sugar around ant colonies. The ants will eat the mixture, carry it back to the colony and die.

10. No More Mildew Smell

Fill the washer with water and set to small load. Add a cup or two of Borax and your mildew smelling towels. Let this sit about 30 minutes and then wash as usual.

11. Freshen the Garbage Disposal

Pour 2-3 tablespoons of Borax in the disposal and let sit for about 15 minutes. Run warm water and disposal for about a minute.

12. Fresh Fridge

Mix together 2 cups of warm water with 1 tablespoon Borax in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe down the inside of your fridge for a fresh, clean smell and to remove spills.

13. Deodorize Litter Box

Spread ¼ cup Borax in the bottom of an empty litter box and cover with your normal litter. The Borax will help reduce those not so nice smells.

Be careful not to use too much. As long as your kitty doesn’t ingest the Borax, he will be safe.

14. Carpet Cleaner

Mix equal parts Borax and baking soda. Spread over carpet and let sit for 15-30 minutes. Vacuum up and you’ll have nice fresh carpet.

15. Clothing Stain Remover

Mix together 1 tablespoon Borax and a couple of tablespoons of warm water. Use this to rub on clothing stains.

Let sit for a few minutes and then wash like normal.

16. Carpet Stain Remover

This is similar to the laundry stain remover but mix in another couple tablespoons of water. Use a clean rag to blot at any carpet stains.

Let sit for a few minutes, pat dry and vacuum up.

17. Goo Be Gone

Make a mixture of ¼ cup Borax and ½ cup warm water. Use a clean rag to rub the mixture on any sticky surfaces to remove the residue.

18. Remove Water Spots

If you notice unsightly water spots on your dishes, try adding 1 tablespoon of Borax to the dishwasher before you run it next time.

19. Clean the Humidifier

This is something that needs to be done regularly, but honestly who does it? Simply dissolve 1 tablespoon of Borax in a gallon of water and run it through the humidifier.

Rinse out the tank and run another clear gallon of water through the humidifier. It will be nice and clean.

20. Gentle Dish Cleanser

Borax is non-abrasive so it works great at cleaning fine China and stainless-steel pots and pans. Just sprinkle a little on your dishes and clean with a soft, damp cloth. Rinse well after using this borax cleaning solution recipe.

21. Mop the Floor

Add ½ cup vinegar and ¼ cup Borax to a sink full of hot water. Add in 1 squirt of dish detergent and mix well.

Use this solution to mop the floor. Rinsing isn’t required when cleaning with borax and vinegar.

22. Soap Scum

Remove soap scum from faucets. Apply a tablespoon of borax to a sponge and wipe faucet clean. Rinse with water.

23. Sinks

Borax is great to clean stainless steel and porcelain sinks. Make a paste with 1 cup borax and ¼ cup lemon juice. Rub into the stain and rinse with water.

24. Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Add ¼ cup borax to the toilet bowl and clean with the toilet brush. Then add a cup of white vinegar and clean again with the brush.

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  1. Ruby Jones says:

    Borax also works in cleaning hard water deposits, lime build-up.

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  2. Donna says:

    Such good information, some I knew but a lot I didn’t, thank you.

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  3. Barbara carlile says:

    Thank you for your very helpful tips, I will certainly be putting them all to use. Looking foreword to more from u. Barbiebee 🌹

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  4. Cheryl cavas says:

    Where can we buy borax?

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    1. Norma says:

      I found it at Home Depot for under $5.00

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  5. Tj says:

    I clean my porch brick with borax!

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  6. P B says:

    Where to buy Borax? Walmart. Our store has it on the bottom of the shelf in the laundry detergent area. I’ve been using Borax to wash clothes for yrs.

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  7. Beverly says:

    I use it to clean the toilet. Sprinkle in, let it sit for a while, then scrub.

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  8. Hannah says:

    “14. Carpet cleaner. Mix equal parts Borax and baking soda. Spread over carpet and let sit for 15-30 minutes. Vacuum up and you’ll have nice fresh carpet. – This is one of my favorite uses!”

    How does this “clean” carpet? It sounds more like it might remove odors.

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  9. Debbie Malone says:

    I can’t wait to try Borax in my son’s laundry. My front and back porch. My floor tiles have creases that won’t come out excited to use Borax when mopping! Thank you for all.the golden tips!!!

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