Borax can be used to wash clothes, obviously, but it also can be used to scrub carpets, clean china plates, bowls and saucers. You can also mix it with a small amount of sugar and use it as a roach and ant killer.
Borax detergent has a wide variety of uses. You can use it kill fleas in your home by sprinkling it into the carpet. Though I do not suggest that if you have pets. You can use Borax to shine your porcelain and china dishes.