Please do not use on pets or your yard. Borax has a skull and cross bone on the side for a reason. It is harmful. It causes kidney failure if they eat it and they are a lot closer to the ground than we are.
Actually, the box I have here in front of me does not have skull and crossbones as someone said above. I looked at every side of the box intently looking for said skull and cross bones. It's not as dangerous as the last poster suggests. It seems to be a mere overly emotional response to new information that must have been misunderstood. Borax is toxic and can cause serious health risks, but it would take a lot of regular exposure to the product directly or ingestion. So if you're stupid enough to sprinkle it into your dog's water or food bowls or give him/her baths in it, then you have reason for concern and that would beg the question concerning whether you should have a dog or not. Just read the websites I discovered below. I, personally, am trying to use it because it was recommended by my vet to rid my home of fleas.
As for sprinkling it on your yard... that's not smart, and it's also discouraged on of the websites below anyway.
This product is actually listed in a lot of website as a non-toxic way of ridding fleas, and it's much safer than the over the counter pesticides and flea collars and shampoos. See for yourself. Just type "borax is toxic" in Google. I bet you won't find many websites with any credibility.
My conclusion to borax's safety is this. It's just like every other cleaner. You have to clean up after using it, wear gloves, mask, whatever to protect yourself if you're concerned. Don't use it outside of the instructions unless you're sure it will be ok and don't use too much or put yourself at risk with cross contaminating food, dishes or water supply.
Also I want to mention that it is found naturally in fruits, leafy vegetables, wine, cider and beer in small quantities of course. That should not be cause for concern though, for even overdose of certain vitamins can cause health risks. The key is moderation. Too much of anything is bad.
Please do not use on pets or your yard. Borax has a skull and cross bone on the side for a reason. It is harmful. It causes kidney failure if they eat it and they are a lot closer to the ground than we are.
Actually, the box I have here in front of me does not have skull and crossbones as someone said above. I looked at every side of the box intently looking for said skull and cross bones. It's not as dangerous as the last poster suggests. It seems to be a mere overly emotional response to new information that must have been misunderstood. Borax is toxic and can cause serious health risks, but it would take a lot of regular exposure to the product directly or ingestion. So if you're stupid enough to sprinkle it into your dog's water or food bowls or give him/her baths in it, then you have reason for concern and that would beg the question concerning whether you should have a dog or not. Just read the websites I discovered below. I, personally, am trying to use it because it was recommended by my vet to rid my home of fleas.
As for sprinkling it on your yard... that's not smart, and it's also discouraged on of the websites below anyway.
This product is actually listed in a lot of website as a non-toxic way of ridding fleas, and it's much safer than the over the counter pesticides and flea collars and shampoos. See for yourself. Just type "borax is toxic" in Google. I bet you won't find many websites with any credibility.
My conclusion to borax's safety is this. It's just like every other cleaner. You have to clean up after using it, wear gloves, mask, whatever to protect yourself if you're concerned. Don't use it outside of the instructions unless you're sure it will be ok and don't use too much or put yourself at risk with cross contaminating food, dishes or water supply.
Also I want to mention that it is found naturally in fruits, leafy vegetables, wine, cider and beer in small quantities of course. That should not be cause for concern though, for even overdose of certain vitamins can cause health risks. The key is moderation. Too much of anything is bad.
There is a substance in there that can burn your hands
yes it can
Borax, which is also known as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, or sodium tetraborate is known as a cleaning booster and it also helps with odor control. It can be dangerous if used around chemicals it could react poorly with, or in an inappropriate manner.
borax solution is half a cup of water and 1 tablespoon of borax
Tide does not contain borax as such but contain the same chemical as borax.
There is a substance in there that can burn your hands
yes it can
Borax is harmfull if ingested. Natural products can be dangerous.
Borax, which is also known as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, or sodium tetraborate is known as a cleaning booster and it also helps with odor control. It can be dangerous if used around chemicals it could react poorly with, or in an inappropriate manner.
The opposite of a dangerous dog would be a harmless, friendly, or tame dog.
There are several dangerous dog accessories. A site suggests a muzzle, dangerous dog collar, which is reflective or a dangerous dog sign. These remind people to be cautious around dangerous dogs.
No. Borax is quite caustic and could cause significant harm to the dam or her pups. If you have to bathe a nursing dog you should use non-medicated dog shampoo in the smallest amount possible and rinse thoroughly to get the suds off before you let the dam back in with her pups.
mighty dog.
Not the dog but the person that has the dog. you can have a Chivuva that dangerous if you don't train it right
Don't use borax on your dog. It can be used to kill fleas and flea eggs that are between the cracks in the floor or in the carpet. Borax dries out the flea eggs and they don't hatch. You can also pour borax into your vacuum cleaner bag and vacuum everything thoroughly so that any of the sucked up fleas will die inside the bag.
Not at all, the owners make the dog dangerous.
Depends on the dog. An injured and cornered dog can be dangerous, one that would more likely go for fight rather than flight. An undersocialised dog can be dangerous towards strangers. A dog trying to protect its territory or food can be dangerous to anyone approaching. A dog with an aggressive personality. A fearful/anxious dog (common in some breeds such as German Shepards). A neurotic dog (such is the case with dogs such as Dobermanns and some high-strung small breeds).