THE USES OF BORAX

Shannon News, 28 October 1927, Page 4

THE USES OF BORAX

Borax, a salt found in Chili and California, is one of those things of which every good housewife should keep a» supply. It is cheap and it has innumerable uses. Buy it in. quarter-pound packets and store in J dry tins. It has much the same power as soda, but is not so strong. In The House. One tablespoonful of borax added to two gallons of hard water will soften it for any use except drinking purposes. Acting as a preservative, borax retards digestion and should never, therefore, be taken internally. Half a teaspooonful of borax added to cold water starch will prevent your irons from sticking. Borax cleans tableware, prevents fur in kettles, kills insects in woollens, furs and carpets; acts as an antiseptic for sinks, drains, etc., cleans glass and mirrors, and keeps silver bright if used in the washing water. Add a little to kitchen towels w r hen washing; it works wonders, eradicating both grease and dirt. For Personal Use. A teaspoonful used in the water for shampooing the hair improves the appearance. A borax and honey mixture is a cure for ulcers in the mouth. Used after a football match it will relieve tired' feet. When washing straw hats use borax. Use it also in the garden to prevent blight. A quarter of a teaspoonful added to a jug of -water gives life to indoor plants.