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"Borax is a powdery white substance, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate or disodium tetraborate. It's widely used as a household cleaner and a booster for laundry detergent.

Add borax, washing soda (sodium carbonate — not baking soda) and laundry detergent in a 1:1:2 ratio. For a bathtub, add 1/4 cup borax, 1/4 cup washing soda and 1/2 cup laundry detergent.

Powdered borax is white, consisting of soft, colorless crystals that dissolve in water. Borax is an ingredient in many detergents, cosmetics and enamel glazes.

Laundry stripping involves filling a tub up with scalding hot water and then adding ½ cup borax, ½ cup washing soda, and a small amount of detergent.

When combined, borax boosts the cleaning performance of your detergent by helping break down stains and brighten your clothes all in one wash. Related: I've Implemented My Friend's Laundry Trick ...