Would you be interested in saving $1,200 a year? You can sure this savings for a vacation or dinners out and at the same time eliminate many toxic chemicals in your home and help the environment.

Borax is a naturally occurring alkaline mineral that does not contain phosphates or chlorine and is not harmful to washing machines, plumbing or septic tanks. It has no toxic fumes and is safe for the environment, however it can irritate skin and, of course, it should not be ingested. Borax is available in the grocery store in the cleaning isle.

• Borax can be added to washing machines to pre-soak stains, or added with your regular laundry detergent to make it more effective.
• It will also clean and deodorize hand washables, cloth diapers, baby clothes, refrigerators, bathroom fixtures, garbage pails, mattress odor, even sparkle fine china.
• Deodorize your toilet by sprinkling 1/4 cup of Borax in it. Clean with your toilet brush and let stand for 30 minutes or overnight. This will also clean and deodorize the toilet brush as well.
• Mix 1/2 cup Borax wth a gallon of hot water for a cleaner and disinfectant.

You can also use Borax to get rid of fleas, ants, mold and even in the dishwasher. Need more helpful hints in using Borax, go to  http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/115/1/Handy-borax-tips.html

Ok... so you want a little more insider's details. Borax, also known as sodium borate or sodium tetraborate,  and is mined in the Mojave Desert (Boron, California), other US states, in Chile and Tibet. It can also be created synthetically from other boron compounds. The mining side of borax production isn't all that earth friendly, but compared to some other chemical compounds used around the home, it's likely lesser of the many other evils, so it's a "greener" choice. Borax used in all sorts of products - pesticides, insulation, makeup (yes ladies... it goes on your face), detergents and other cleaners. In our house we have recycled cellulose fiber for roof insulation that's been treated with Borax in order to make it flame retardant. The other side effect of this treatment is that it discourages vermin from nesting and kills insects.

This is one in a series of helpful ideas we share with you designed to save you money, increase the value of your home, and help our environment.  Win the day!

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