WireJewelry Borax, Technical Grade - 15 Ounces

Borax also know as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate or disodium tetraborate is a component of many common household items that include detergents, cosmetics, and enamel glazes. It has many uses on its own or as an ingredient in other products.

Used as a deoxidizing flux, Borax keeps metal clean during melting and pouring.

For use as a flux:
• Season crucibles for casting.
• Mix with denatured alcohol to make flux.
• Include with metal or casting grain for an easier pour.

Other suggested uses:
• Laundry Detergent Booster: Add 1/2 cup to every load along with your regular detergent.
• Laundry Stains: Add 1 Tablespoon per 1 gallon of water
• Unclog Toilets: Scoop as much water out as possible, then add 1/2 cup borax. Let sit for 10 minutes, then add 2 cups of boiling water and flush.
• Unclog Drains: Poor 1/2 cup borax down drain, then slowly add 2 cups of boiling water. Let sit 10 minutes, then flush out with hot water.
• Rust Remover: Mix equal parts borax and lemon juice, spread mixture onto rust. Let sit for 30 minutes then wipe clean.
• Clean Mildew and Mold: Mix 1 cup of borax with 1 quart of hot water and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray mold and mildew until it is completely saturated, wait several hours, then rinse thoroughly.
• Remove Carpet Stains: Mix 1/2 cup of borax with 2 cups of warm water. Saturate stained area using a sponge, scrub thoroughly, let sit for 30 minutes, then vacuum and let dry.
• Deodorize Carpets: Mix equal parts borax and baking soda, sprinkle all over carpet. Let sit for 30 minutes, then vacuum carpet.
• Weed Killer: Sprinkle liberally directly onto weeds. Be careful because it can also kill other types of plants.
• As Entertainment: Borax can be used to make SLIME, Snowflakes, Bouncey Balls, Colored Fire, etc.
• The list can go on and on.......