300 grams of Boric acid Kills ants, cockroaches, etc.
Value RM12.00
You can Barter with your item/s - just email me if possible with an image on a mutual accepted basis. The value is based upon Retail Price. If shipping needs to be done then the sender bears the charges. If bigger amount is wanted just add RM3.00 value per 100 grams. More suitable to deal personally. My place is in PJ area.
See: COCKROACHES - Pest Control
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Boric Acid (BA) is a very commonly used compound in homes and other places, most people still do not know the vast extent of uses it can be put to use – called the wonder chemical.
Chemically, boric acid is H3BO. Some Mediterranean people know it as the white salt-like chemical used in preserving their foodstuff.
A list of uses:
Medicinal - antiseptic, antifungal, antibacterial and astringent properties.
Eye Treatments
BA is the only acid in the world that is beneficial rather than harmful for human eyes. In fact, some of the leading optical product manufacturers of the world are using boric acid for their eyewashes. Typically it is used in the treatment of pinkeye (conjunctivitis), eye infections and discharges from the eyes. Ear Treatments
Swimmers use boric acid solutions to clean their ears of fungi that might have entered their eyes from the water when swimming. Also used in treating various kinds of ear infections in both humans and.
BA is the only acid in the world that is beneficial rather than harmful for human eyes. In fact, some of the leading optical product manufacturers of the world are using boric acid for their eyewashes. Typically it is used in the treatment of pinkeye (conjunctivitis), eye infections and discharges from the eyes. Ear Treatments
Swimmers use boric acid solutions to clean their ears of fungi that might have entered their eyes from the water when swimming. Also used in treating various kinds of ear infections in both humans and.
Skin Treatments
BA can reduce excessive sweating which causes smelling of the feet, used in the treatment of candidiasis, which is an infection of yeast in the vagina. Other skin problems that boric acid can combat with are athlete's foot and most kinds of fungal and yeast infections on the skin. It is also useful for treating epidermal wounds on the skin due to its antiseptic properties. It can be included in the dressings for minor wounds such as cuts and burns. Household
BA can reduce excessive sweating which causes smelling of the feet, used in the treatment of candidiasis, which is an infection of yeast in the vagina. Other skin problems that boric acid can combat with are athlete's foot and most kinds of fungal and yeast infections on the skin. It is also useful for treating epidermal wounds on the skin due to its antiseptic properties. It can be included in the dressings for minor wounds such as cuts and burns. Household
BA can be put to use around the house - combat small insects and pests around the house. Boric powder can kill (or repel) insects like ants, cockroaches, silverfish, fleas and others when kept near their hiding points. Making a solution of one part of boric acid and ten parts of sugar in water and sprinkling this in the crevices around the house is a very good method of insect control. For controlling fleas and dust mites, the powder of boric acid is directly sprinkled in areas such as under the furniture, behind cabinets and bookcases, in the upholstery and under carpets, etc.
Industrial
BA is probably the only compound with just as many industrial uses as it has medicinal uses. It's primary industrial use in the preparation of Pyrex glass and fiberglass. It has its uses in the jewelry industry to prevent some side reactions that heated metals might undergo, such as surface oxidation. Even in manufacturing fireproof clothes, this compound has slight properties, though they are largely overshadowed by materials such as Kevlar.
In farms, many fertilizers contain boric powder as an ingredient, and so do most of the chemicals that are used to thwart rodents, insects and pests from infesting the crops. Boric powder can be used in fireworks to give a greenish sparkle to the flame.
Handy tips
Urine smells and stains
- Half a cup of BA in with your wash to rid clothing/bedding of urine smells and stains
- Dampen urine stains on mattresses, carpets etc with a little water; sprinkle BA on, allow to dry then
brush or vacuum up
- Remove urine smells from nappy buckets by adding warm water & a quarter of a cup of BA
- A quarter cup of BA in your toilet, let sit, then brush around toilet bowl sides. This will also help
deodorize the toilet brush
General washing
- For pre-soaking, one tablespoon of BA / 4lt of water. Allow to soak for 30 minutes.
- Safe to use on colours, add half a cup of BA for a brighter wash and to boost your washing detergent's
cleaning power
General deodorizer
- Dissolve 1 tablespoon of BA in 2lt warm water and use as a refrigerator wipe/deodorizer.
- Sprinkle a little BA in your work boots to kill the fungus that causes foot odour.
Mould and mildew
- For outdoor furniture and bathroom tiles, mix a teaspoon earth friendly dishwashing liquid and one teaspoon BA with one quart warm water. Pour in a spray bottle, spray on furniture/tiles, allow to sit, rinse and then air dry.
- Sprinkle a little BA in your shoes to kill the fungus called Tinea.
Cookware
- Sprinkle BA on pots and pans and rub with a damp sponge or cloth to remove stains and build-up - using BA in this way will not scratch your cookware.
Floors
- In a half bucket of warm water add a third of a cup of BA and a teaspoon of earth friendly dishwashing detergent
- I was reminded today that sometimes we forget that simple water and a bit of extra elbow grease is all that's often needed for cleaning. When that's not enough, substances such as baking soda and BA are effective "greener" cleaning solutions than many of the other products available commercially today.
A few months ago I was looking for a greener solution to automatic dishwasher detergent. I came across this recipe of BA and "Calgon" or Sodium Carbonate (both natural mineral water softeners, Calgon is a mix of Na2CO3 and other minerals) with just a few drops of what ever essential oil for fragrance. You start with just the BA and adjust the amount of water softener to meet your needs; I find that 2 parts BA to 1 part water softener works great.
· I found a recipe for cleaning toilets with 1/2 cup BA powder & 1/4 cup white vinegar that works very well. This seems to keep things cleaner longer.
· 1 oz. of pure BA can be added to your high efficiency front loading washer (with your clothes) to keep it from developing foul mould smells.
Formulas for Bait
Cockroach
4 parts borax,
2 parts flour
1 part cocoa powder
Cockroach
1 part Cocoa
1 part Oatmeal,
1 part Boric acid ,
1 part Plaster of Paris
Ant / Cockroach
1 part Boric acid,
1 ¼ part Muruku flour
¼ part sugar
1/10 part Cocoa
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