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How do you get rid of sand fleas in your pet-free home?
sprinkle table salt on carpets and let sit for 24 hours then vacuum up. the salt dehydrates and kills the fleas.
What can you add to your dogs food to ward off fleas?
Brewer's Yeast. But really, those products like Advantage that you put a couple drops of on the backs of their necks works wonderfully well in no time at all. Also, to get fleas out of carpet, sprinkle some borax, yes, like twenty mule team borax that you get in the laundry aisle of the grocery store, onto the carpet, sweep in, let sit for30 minutes or so and vacuum up. The borax is a dessicant and dries up the fleas and their eggs. I did this once and it cleared my whole house of fleas. Borax is safer than table salt.
What is another name for borax?
it is a white crystaline salt known as sodium tetraborate. It has many uses, detergants, cosmetics and as an insectiside amongst other uses Tincal is another name for borax.
Is borax an acid?
No, borax is not an acid. It is a salt of boric acid, which has basic properties.
What is the texture of the borax?
Borax typically has a powdery texture, similar to that of fine salt or sugar.
What happens if you mix salt and baking soda together and put it on a wooden floor?
The salt will be abrasive and the baking soda may act as a degreaser. If you plan to do this, check it out on a small, hidden portion of the floor. For carpets, this mixture left overnight will help kill fleas.
Is borax and Epsom salt has the same cleaning properties?
Borax and Epsom salt do not have the same cleaning properties. Borax is a natural mineral that acts as a detergent and cleaner, while Epsom salt is primarily used for relaxing baths and soothing sore muscles.
Do borax crystals form faster than salt crystals?
Yes, borax crystals typically form faster than salt crystals because borax crystals have a higher solubility in water compared to salt. This allows borax molecules to come together and form crystals more quickly when the solution cools.
Is borax an acid or base?
Borax is a base. It is a salt of boric acid and has a pH greater than 7.
Would borax and ammonium sulfate react?
No, borax and ammonium sulfate typically do not react with each other. Borax is a salt of boric acid, while ammonium sulfate is an ammonium salt. Their chemical properties do not easily facilitate a reaction between them.
Why do borax crystals form faster then salt and sugar crystals?
Borax crystals form faster than salt and sugar crystals primarily due to the specific properties of borax, including its lower solubility in water compared to salt and sugar. When a saturated solution of borax cools or evaporates, borax molecules readily come together to form larger crystals. Additionally, the geometric structure of borax allows for efficient packing of molecules, promoting quicker crystal growth. In contrast, salt and sugar require more time to organize their more complex crystal lattice structures.
Is borax and boric acid the same?
No, borax and boric acid are not the same. Borax is a naturally occurring mineral (sodium borate), while boric acid is a refined compound derived from borax. Both have different chemical compositions and uses.
