Borax, You're the Best!

Borax powder. Oh, how have I survived without you?? What is it you ask?

Borax (sodium borate) is formed from repeated evaporation of seasonal lakes. Its chemical analysis is anhydrous borax, 53.8 percent; boric acid, 37.2 percent; sodium oxide, 16.6 percent; water of crystallization, 46.2 percent; and chloride, 37 parts per million.

It is truly amazing.  It has no chemical odor, I can use it without gloves (it does dry the skin a tad) and works like a charm on pretty much anything.  I just used it to scrub my tub and tile, but also add it to my laundry to "boost" the cleaning power.  And it works!! 

Best of all, it was only $3 for the whole box at HEB.