Description Borax is an effective, environmentally friendly alternative to harsh chemicals with a wide range of uses around the home. Product of Australia Ingredients Borax. How to use To soften and freshen laundry - add 1/2 a cup to your load and use less washing powder. As an all-purpose cleaner - mix 2 teaspoons of Borax with 2 cups of hot water and shake to blend. Keep it in a spray bottle to clean surfaces. Make toilet cleaning easier - distribute a cup of Borax into the bowl at night. Next morning the grime will be loosened and ready to remove with the toilet brush. Clean bathtubs and sinks with a paste made from a cup of Borax and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Rub the stain with the paste and rinse with warm water. As an insecticide - sprinkle Borax on dog beds, carpets and areas where you suspect fleas, cockroaches and ants. They will be gone in no time. Inhibit mould growth - apply a thick paste of Borax and water. Once it's dry, sweep away and rinse. Unclog drains - use 1/2 cup of Borax followed by 2 cups of boiling water. Let it sit for 15 minutes then run the water to flush it out. Can be used as bath or foot soak - add 50-300gms of Borax per bath or a tablespoon to a foot soak.