1. All-Purpose Cleaner: Your New Favourite Multi-Tasker!

Intro: Tired of buying expensive cleaners? Use borax for a sparkling home!
Recipe: Mix 2 tablespoons borax, 4 cups warm water, and 1 teaspoon washing-up liquid.
Steps:

1. Shake well in a spray bottle.

2. Spray on surfaces (countertops, sinks) and wipe.
   Tip: Add lemon zest for freshness.
   Safety: Rinse toys or food areas after cleaning.

2. Boost Your Laundry with Borax

Intro: Stubborn stains or smelly clothes? Borax to the rescue!
Method: Add ½ cup borax to your washing machine with detergent.
Why It Works: Softens hard water and lifts dirt.
Bonus: Soak stained clothes in borax + water overnight.

3. Say Goodbye to Mould & Mildew

Intro: Damp bathroom? Fight mould naturally.
Mix: 1 cup borax + 4 litres warm water.
Steps:

1. Scrub mouldy areas with a brush.

2. Rinse and dry.
   Note: Wear gloves and open windows!

4. Sparkling Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Intro: Loo looking dull? Try this!
Recipe: ½ cup borax + ¼ cup vinegar.
Steps:

1. Sprinkle borax into the bowl, add vinegar.

2. Scrub after 20 mins.
   Tip: Use weekly to prevent stains.

5. Carpet Stain Remover

Intro: Spilled rooibos? Fix carpets fast.
Method: Mix 2 tbsp borax + 2 cups warm water.
Steps:

1. Blot stain, apply solution, wait 1 hour.

2. Hoover after drying.
   Warning: Test on a small area first!

6. Oven & Grill Deep Clean

Intro: Burnt-on grease? No problem.
Paste: ½ cup borax + ¼ cup water.
Steps:

1. Spread paste on grime, leave overnight.

2. Wipe clean.
   Safety: Rinse thoroughly before cooking.

7. Unclog Drains Naturally

Intro: Slow drain? Skip harsh chemicals.
Fix: Pour ½ cup borax + 2 cups boiling water down the drain.
Steps:

1. Follow with 1 cup vinegar.

2. Flush with hot water after 15 mins.

8. Keep Pests Away

Intro: Ants invading? Stop them safely.
Method: Sprinkle borax near entry points.
For Cockroaches: Mix borax + sugar (1:1) as bait.
Caution: Keep away from pets/kids.

9. Revive Tile Grout

Intro: Grout looking grey? Brighten it up!
Mix: Borax + water to form a paste.
Steps:

1. Scrub grout with an old toothbrush.

2. Wipe clean.
   Tip: Seal grout afterwards.

10. Freshen Rubbish Bins

Intro: Smelly bin? Neutralise odours.
Sprinkle: ¼ cup borax at the bin’s base.
Bonus: Wash bins with borax + water weekly.

General Safety Notes for All Posts:

• Always wear gloves.

• Store borax out of reach of children/pets.

• Avoid using on aluminium or waxed surfaces.