Diltuing Borax To Spray On Rugs

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Diltuing borax to spray on rugs.

Borax and moth control setting the record straight jul 25 2012 borax is a naturally occurring compound that is often used for laundry purposes and other widespread applications such as buffering in chemical engineering as a flux for welding and increasingly in gold mining in place of mercury. Use caution when spraying the solution onto surfaces. The folks from the environmental risks and breast cancer project at vassar college shared this recipe for the use of borax as a carpet stain remover. Mix 10 ounces of boric acid powder into 1 2 cup of warm water and stir the mixture until all.

Although boric acid is less toxic than many commercial bug killers it is still harmful if swallowed or ingested in large doses. Mix water and borax together and pour the dissolved solution into a spray bottle. Leave the borax on the carpet for at least 6 hours or even up to 2 days longer the better do not allow kids and pets on the treated areas during this time. Let the solution sit on the surface for 3 5 minutes.

Make a paste using cup salt cup borax and cup of vinegar. Rub the paste onto the stain and let sit for a few hours. Use a scrub brush or sponge to gently scrub excess borax from the area. Put on protective gloves.

Be sure to label the spray bottle. Dissolve boric acid powder in warm water to make your own weedkiller spray.