For the unversed, borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or boric acid, is a powdery white mineral that has ...

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Also known by its chemical name sodium borate decahydrate, borax is a salt typically used to kill ants and boost laundry detergent, among other household cleaning needs. It is also found in some kinds ...

Maybe you remember the “life-threatening” Tide Pod challenge of 2018, in which people were dared to eat the laundry detergent, leading to several deaths. Now there’s an “insane” new online trend that ...

Doctors say the #borax TikTok health trend is more dangerous than beneficial. Here’s what you need to know. Scroll through TikTok under #borax, and you’ll find users recommending the cleaning agent ...

Discover 19 unexpected uses for Borax that can transform your home! From cleaning and deodorizing to gardening and pest ...

Alright, let’s talk about Borax. You might know it as that mysterious white powder in your laundry room, but it’s got way more tricks up its sleeve than just freshening up clothes. If you haven’t ...

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People are adding borax to smoothies or coffee and drinking it on video in an alarming trend. (Image: screengrab from video @drewcoffman/Twitter) TikTok is witnessing a concerning fad where ...

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