20 Mule Team Borax to each washload along with the recommended amount of detergent. Borax acts as a water conditioner, boosting the cleaning power of detergent by controlling alkalinity, deodorizing the clothes and aiding the removal of stains and soil. Wash diapers and baby clothes. Flush out dirty diapers and soak as soon as possible in a diaper pail filled with warm water and one-half cup 20 Mule Team Borax. Wash linens, bibs, slips, and cotton crib liners in hot water, adding one-half cup 20 Mule Team Borax and detergent.
Borax helps get rid of odors, reduce staining, and make diapers more absorbent.
Wash delicate hand washables. Dissolve one-quarter cup 20 Mule Team Borax and two tablespoons detergent in a basin of warm water. Eliminate bathtub rust stains. Scrub the stains with a paste made from 20 Mule Team Borax and lemon juice. Soften soap and rinse waters.