Think Borax is just for laundry? Think again. These extra uses for 20 Mule Team Borax Uses go way beyond washing clothes – from clearing drains and killing weeds to deodorizing trash cans and carpets.
It’s one of the most underrated staples in the cleaning aisle, and it might already be sitting in your cabinet.
11 Surprising 20 Mule Team Borax Uses You Might Not Know Yet
🆕 Updated for 2025: These clever Borax tricks are still going strong – and many people are still using them to clean, deodorize, and freshen their homes without harsh chemicals or pricey cleaners.
Borax is a soap that years ago many people used for washing their clothes.
You can still find it for pretty cheap, but, nowadays there are so many other uses we have found for it that work so well!
I wrote a post a while back entitled: 18 Everyday Uses For 20 Mule Team Borax! People seemed to have enjoyed it, there are some awesome uses for it, from getting rid of fleas (don’t put it on your pet) to repelling mice and killing weeds, to freshening your garbage disposal! It’s an awesome thing to have on hand!
I love when you can find other uses for things we have on hand or buy on the regular:
🛠 Want to make your pantry work smarter for you?
If you’re using Borax to cut clutter and costs, don’t stop at cleaning—tackle your pantry next! The Pantry Organization Pack gives you printable inventory sheets, shopping lists, and smart pantry tips so you always know what you have and what to cook.
👉 Streamline your pantry and stop wasting food today.
Other Uses For Things Most Households Have On Hand
This list is a list of things you probably buy on the regular but can use for other things.
Most households drink coffee but there are so many uses for the leftover grounds, click through NOW to see some....
We stopped eating sugar, but what was I to do with all the leftover sugar I had on hand? Click through NOW to see other things you can use sugar for other than adding to food and drinks...
Does your family drink tea? Well you can repurpose the leftover tea bags. Click through NOW to check out some ways....
Those are a few of the ones like that I have written in the past using things I always have in supply for other purposes.
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Now let’s get into the good stuff – clever, creative ways people are using Borax that you might not have tried yet. These are the unexpected wins that turn a $5 box into a whole-house solution.
MORE 20 Mule Team Borax Uses
Borax is sold in most grocery stores and can be used to clean clothes, but did you know it has SO many more great uses? Check these out:
The Happy Housewife has this great post on how to get rid of ants with just 3 ingredients.
Rachel over at Mashup Mom also has used it to get rid of ants.
Crystal at Crystal and Co. uses it to make Silly Putty for her kids.
Trisha also was able to make Rainbow and Unicorn Poop Slime, too
And Shellie, at Simply Shellie shares how she uses it to Wash, Whiten, and Dry pillows
There’s probably no shortage of slime at Trisha’s house, as she also shares her recipe for Peppermint Christmas Slime with glue.
Amy over at Amy Loves It shares her recipe for Homemade Dishwasher Detergent.
Trisha over at Mom Dot has this awesome Glow In The Dark Slime Recipe.
🛠 Want to make your pantry work smarter for you?
If you’re using Borax to cut clutter and costs, don’t stop at cleaning—tackle your pantry next! The Pantry Organization Pack gives you printable inventory sheets, shopping lists, and smart pantry tips so you always know what you have and what to cook.
👉 Streamline your pantry and stop wasting food today.
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