what can i use instead of borax
Laundry Detergent Slime. Instead of using borax to make slime, you can also opt for liquid laundry detergent. Any cheap liquid detergent will do, but again, some of them do contain borax as an ingredient.With this method, you combine the detergent with glue and food coloring.iquid Starch Slime. Liquid starch is used to get wrinkles out of clothes. You can buy a concentrated version from the store and mix it with water, but it's just as simple and cheap to make at home. All you need is cornstarch, water, and lemon juice (which is optional). You can find the recipe here.