@nataliemommakingendsmeet: I know that the homemade laundry detergent recipes are fun to watch but… 🧼 Is Borax ruining your “green” laundry routine? 🧺🛑 Many eco-conscious creators recommend Borax as a “natural” laundry booster or DIY detergent ingredient. But “natural” doesn’t always mean safe—health authorities warn that Borax carries serious toxic risks. Before you add another scoop to your whites, here is what you need to know: ⚠️ The Laundry-Room Risks: • Hormone & Reproductive Harm: Studies link Borax (sodium tetraborate) to endocrine disruption. It can impact fertility and pose risks to developing fetuses, making it a major concern for pregnant women handling laundry. • Inhalation Danger: Pouring that fine white powder creates airborne dust. Inhaling it irritates your lungs and throat, causing coughing or nosebleeds. • Skin Irritation: Handling Borax with bare hands can cause contact dermatitis, painful red rashes, and skin peeling. • Accidental Poisoning: It looks just like baking soda or powdered sugar. Ingesting even small amounts is highly toxic, and it poses a severe risk to children and pets. 🛡️ How to use it safely (if you must): If you still choose to use Borax for stripping laundry or boosting hard water, always follow these rules: • 🧤 Wear gloves when measuring it out. • 💨 Don’t inhale the dust—pour slowly and keep your face away from the box. • 🔒 Store it safely on a high shelf away from kids and pets. I actually LOVE Borax and it’s something I use DAILY for laundry…but I don’t claim it to be non-tox! #borax #diylaundrydetergent #nontoxiclaundrydetergent #greenlaundry #makeyourownlaundrysoap
