Check the garment care label before using borax
Sort laundry by color and fabric type
Dissolve borax in hot water before adding it to the wash
Add 1/2 cup of borax to a regular load
Add borax to the washer drum or detergent compartment
Use less for small loads and more for heavily soiled loads
Combine borax with your regular laundry detergent
Pre-soak stained or smelly items in borax and water
Let items soak for 30 minutes to a few hours
Wash the laundry as usual after soaking
Use borax to help boost cleaning in hard water
Avoid using borax on delicate fabrics if not recommended
Keep borax away from children and pets
Store borax in a sealed container after use