In this post, Mary compares borax and washing soda exploring similarities, differences, how to use them to supercharge your laundry routine.

Unveil the magic of 40+ practical borax uses for a more self-sufficient living. Borax can tackle everything from laundry woes to garden pests, proving its indispensable nature in a self-reliant household. Discover these age-old tricks and integrate borax into your daily routine. Find more on DIY Homestead Crafts Ideas, Self Sufficient Living, and Homesteading Skills at practicalselfreliance.com.

Follow this easy DIY tutorial for How to Make Borax Crystals with your kids! All you need are some pipe cleaners and a few other supplies.

Borax is a naturally-occurring mineral found in soil, plants, and even our own bodies. In my twenties, I learned to use it as an ingredient in homemade laundry detergent. Then in my thirties, I was surprised to discover over 30 other things you can do with borax! Granted, most of these uses have nothing to do with survival. But what I love about versatile items like borax is they eliminate the need to store lots of cleaning supplies. One box can be used to clean almost anything around the…

Use simple household products instead of expensive chemicals to get rid of clover mites and keep them away from your house.

What doesn’t Borax do? You can rely on it to remove rust and mildew as you can to do laundry. Here are some of the best ways to use Borax in your home, according to the experts.

Get rid of ants the natural way! Learn about ant behavior, prevention techniques, and effective remedies using common household items in this helpful guide.

You might already know borax is great addition to your laundry, but there are plenty of other ways to use this old-school cleaner.

Vinegar is a powerhouse product. You can clean with it, cook with it, deodorize smelly man clothes with it. It does almost everything. Want proof, check this out! It got me thinking, though. Uh-oh, right? What other common products make good cleansers? Wanna know what I found? Well, sit down and hang on to your …

Borax Slime is a very simple DIY and great for beginners just learning to make slime. It only requires a few simple ingredients and is so easy and fun!