Borax, whose scientific name is sodium borate, is a mineral that has a long history of usage as an all-purpose cleanser and herbicide.
You may know borax for its laundry booster and versatile cleaning properties, but that's not all it can do!
Surprisingly versatile, this white powder may enhance your house, garden, and way of life in many ways.
Here are fifteen uses for borax around the house and yard that you may not have considered before.
1. Get Rid of Pests in the Garden
An all-natural pesticide, borax may keep pesky plant pests at bay. It kills insects by dehydrating them and breaking their exoskeletons.
A User's Guide:
Combine borax and sugar, measuring 1 cup each. When you see pests, sprinkle the mixture around the plants' bases.
The sugar will entice cockroaches and ants, and the borax will kill them.
A word of caution: borax may be toxic to helpful insects and plant roots in large quantities, so use this combination sparingly and avoid getting it on food plants.
2. Keeping Garden Paths Clear of Weeds
Weeds always seem to find a way to sneak up on your patio stones and garden walkways. A solution that works is borax. In uncultivated regions, it may inhibit the development of invasive plants by acting as a natural herbicide.
A User's Guide:
