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Adding Borax to the Wash

What are the benefits of using borax for laundry?

By peggyseitz from Silver Creek, NY

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RE: Adding Borax to the Wash

It is a natural water softener for those of us who have hard water, but no water softener. Clothes last longer, get cleaner and smell fresher.

Post by EIW

RE: Adding Borax to the Wash

http://www.20muleteamlaundry.com/about

Click on "The Many Uses" tab.
"Improves cleaning power of detergent
Helps remove tough stains
Natural alternative to colorsafe bleach
Deodorizes and freshens
Naturally softens hard water"

For those wanting to know what borax is:
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-borax.htm

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