She explained that borax can be used to brighten and deodorize laundry, and she said that all of Wirecutter’s top laundry-detergent picks include sodium borate, aka borax, in their ingredients.

Borax is a chemical compound containing boron that’s sold as a laundry detergent or cleaning agent. Ingesting it can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Drinking it or bathing in it can cause skin rashes.

Products containing borax should only be used as directed and kept out of the reach of children and pets. Great for improving cleaning performance and removing residue from detergents, borax is a ...

Yes, borax, which is commonly used as a booster for laundry detergent. And what kind of spin is being used to boost this TikTok trend? Well, some have been claiming that consuming borax can help ...

Social media is home to plenty of questionable health trends. The latest has people ingesting borax, a laundry detergent booster, in hopes of treating a variety of ailments. MORE HEALTH Dahlia ...

These days, borax—sodium tetraborate decahydrate—is mainly found in laundry detergents, where it acts as a bleaching agent. It's also used for industrial glass production and, in small amounts ...

An increasing number of users are promoting the consumption of laundry detergent on TikTok, raising serious concerns about the potential risks to health and safety. What Happened: TikTokers ...

Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares what to know about the dangerous health trend. Borax, a white, powdery substance, has long been a staple in many households as a cleaning agent and laundry detergent ...