Domestic borax (sodium tetraborate decahydrate) is a mild alkali and comes in the form of a white powder resembling bicarbonate of soda.
Household Borax has now been replaced with Borax Substitute.
Stronger than bicarb, it is versatile and effective and it fulfils many of the same functions.
It can be used as an all-round cleaner.
It is useful for removing grease and stains.
It can be used as a fabric and water softener, and as a bleach and a disinfectant.
It absorbs and controls odours. Unlike bicarb, however, it is toxic – only mildly so, but it should not be ingested.
• WHERE TO BUY Borax can be difficult to track down. Because it is unbranded, younger shop assistants may not have heard of it and react as if you have asked for eye of newt. Smaller independent pharmacies are your best bet. Boots also sells borax (though assistants may deny all knowledge of it) for £00.00 for 750g. In my local branch, it was stocked in the household care section. Online, you can find borax at Greenshop (www.greenshop.co.uk). It costs £3.50 for 500g.
• General cleaning Make a solution (5tbsp borax to 1 gallon water, or in proportion) to create a general surface cleaner. For tiles, sinks or greasy surfaces, sprinkle neat borax on a damp cloth and use undiluted. Rinse off. For glass and mirrors, use a weaker solution (2tbsp to 1 gallon water). To clean fridges and freezers, make a solution of 1tbsp borax to 2 pints of warm water. As well as cleaning, the borax removes odours. If you are plagued by ants, sprinkle borax around the ant runs.
To clean and deodorise drains, flush with very hot water, sprinkle 1tbsp borax down the drain, slowly pour through a teacup of hot water and leave for a couple of hours. Flush with plenty of hot water.
• WASHING UP When doing the dishes, use as little washing-up liquid as possible – I have found that 1tsp is all that is needed for a sinkful. However, when dishes are very greasy, add 1tbsp borax along with the washing-up liquid. Also add 1tbsp to rinsing water for glassware. Borax cuts any grease and leaves the glasses extra shiny.
• LAUNDRY As a pre-wash soak for whites, add 2tbsp borax to the soaking water. Leave to soak for at least 15 minutes, then wash as normal. Note: borax can bleach coloured fabrics.
When using a machine, put 2tbsp borax on top of the clothes in the drum before washing. When washing by hand, add 1tbsp to
1 gallon water along with the soap flakes (the best product for woollens and delicates). The borax softens the water, making it easier to rinse out the soap and giving a brighter wash. Note: use only if you are sure of the colour-fastness of a garment.
• IRONING If you like a starched finish, borax can prevent the iron from sticking. Allow 1tbsp borax for every 4oz starch. Dissolve in boiling water and add to the starch.
- Household plc: borax - Telegraph: "www.greenshop.co.uk"
- 31 Surprisingly Brilliant Ways To Use Borax - One Good Thing by Jillee:
- How To Wash Your Pillows | Apartment Therapy: "Woolite"
- Using Citric Acid and Soda Crystals to clean vivariums | dri-pak:
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Thursday, July 13, 2017
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Sleep well.
Eating two kiwi fruits one hour before bedtime helps people nod off quickly and sleep more soundly, scientists say.
According Prof Nathaniel Kleitman, at the University of Chicago:
If you fall asleep within five minutes of closing your eyes, you are severely sleep deprived
If it's within ten minutes, this is "troublesome"
If you stay awake for at least 15 minutes, you are fine
A simpler approach would be to set an alarm for 15 minutes, close your eyes, then see if you fall asleep before the alarm goes off.
According Prof Nathaniel Kleitman, at the University of Chicago:
If you fall asleep within five minutes of closing your eyes, you are severely sleep deprived
If it's within ten minutes, this is "troublesome"
If you stay awake for at least 15 minutes, you are fine
A simpler approach would be to set an alarm for 15 minutes, close your eyes, then see if you fall asleep before the alarm goes off.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
How to import, export and share photos with Photos for Mac .
- How to import, export and share photos with Photos for Mac - CNET
- Lexar JumpDrive S45 128 GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
- Move Pictures to a New Computer – Learn Picasa and Google Photos!
- Picasa - GeeksOnTour.COM
- Anti-Twin Alternatives for Mac OS X - AlternativeTo.net
- How to Backup Your Picasa Database in Mac OS
- The Best External Hard Drives of 2016 | Top Ten Reviews
- LaCie Rugged Mini 500 GB Portable HDD - USB 3.0 - 7,200 rpm
- LaCie Review: Hands-On With the 4TB Rugged RAID Thunderbolt Hard Drive - Mac Rumors
- Rugged Mini | LaCie
- All About Digital Photos - Labelling Digital Photos
- Sorting out your photo collection | Ask Jack | Technology | The Guardian (Friday 20 May 2011)
- Lexar JumpDrive S45 128 GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories
- Move Pictures to a New Computer – Learn Picasa and Google Photos!
- Picasa - GeeksOnTour.COM
- Anti-Twin Alternatives for Mac OS X - AlternativeTo.net
- How to Backup Your Picasa Database in Mac OS
- The Best External Hard Drives of 2016 | Top Ten Reviews
- LaCie Rugged Mini 500 GB Portable HDD - USB 3.0 - 7,200 rpm
- LaCie Review: Hands-On With the 4TB Rugged RAID Thunderbolt Hard Drive - Mac Rumors
- Rugged Mini | LaCie
- All About Digital Photos - Labelling Digital Photos
- Sorting out your photo collection | Ask Jack | Technology | The Guardian (Friday 20 May 2011)
Saturday, July 9, 2016
How to Get Mold Out of Fabric Shower Curtains.
How to Get Mold Out of Fabric Shower Curtains | Home Guides | SF Gate
- How to prevent the nasty culprit: mildew.
Simply soak a new shower curtain in salt water for a few hours before hanging it up.
- How to prevent the nasty culprit: mildew.
Simply soak a new shower curtain in salt water for a few hours before hanging it up.
Monday, June 20, 2016
Why Does My Blog Load So Slowly?
Why Does My Blog Load So Slowly? | Rabbut - Your blog posts, emailed.
- Choose a size that won’t end up pixilated when it’s displayed on the web — an image with a 20–50 KB file size is more than enough.
- Make your header’s image file size within 20–50KB (just like your blog’s background image) and make sure it doesn’t appear pixilated once it’s displayed.
This will make the banner display much faster and load the rest of the page quicker.
- Gadgets, or widgets - ads put more “weight” on a blog’s performance.
- If you have no idea which gadgets or ad is dragging your site’s performance down, research some online tools to test how fast it takes to “ping” each “add-on.” A wonderful tool that can help you test that is Pingdom Speed Test.
- Where Do I Get Images for My Blog? | Rabbut - Your blog posts, emailed.
*https://unsplash.com/
*https://foodiesfeed.com/
5 Ways to Make Your Blogger Blog Load Faster - Designer Blogs
- Limit the number of posts on the front home page of your blog!
- Display expandable post summaries on the home page!
- Resize images before uploading them to your blog!
- Get rid of clutter!
- Minimize the number of html/javascript gadgets and/or move them to the bottom of the blog! Do not use JavaScripts at the top of your blog!
Before starting to improve page speed, check your website performance & your current loading time on these following speed anlysis tools:
Google’s PageSpeed Insights: https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights
Varvy: https://varvy.com/pagespeed/
GTMetrix: http://gtmetrix.com/
Pingdom: http://tools.pingdom.com/fpt/
Webpagetest: http://www.webpagetest.org/
- Choose a size that won’t end up pixilated when it’s displayed on the web — an image with a 20–50 KB file size is more than enough.
- Make your header’s image file size within 20–50KB (just like your blog’s background image) and make sure it doesn’t appear pixilated once it’s displayed.
This will make the banner display much faster and load the rest of the page quicker.
- Gadgets, or widgets - ads put more “weight” on a blog’s performance.
- If you have no idea which gadgets or ad is dragging your site’s performance down, research some online tools to test how fast it takes to “ping” each “add-on.” A wonderful tool that can help you test that is Pingdom Speed Test.
- Where Do I Get Images for My Blog? | Rabbut - Your blog posts, emailed.
*https://unsplash.com/
*https://foodiesfeed.com/
5 Ways to Make Your Blogger Blog Load Faster - Designer Blogs
- Limit the number of posts on the front home page of your blog!
- Display expandable post summaries on the home page!
- Resize images before uploading them to your blog!
- Get rid of clutter!
- Minimize the number of html/javascript gadgets and/or move them to the bottom of the blog! Do not use JavaScripts at the top of your blog!
Before starting to improve page speed, check your website performance & your current loading time on these following speed anlysis tools:
Google’s PageSpeed Insights: https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights
Varvy: https://varvy.com/pagespeed/
GTMetrix: http://gtmetrix.com/
Pingdom: http://tools.pingdom.com/fpt/
Webpagetest: http://www.webpagetest.org/
Friday, April 17, 2015
Spring Clean.
The Clean Way to Spring Clean:
Easy Lemon Multipurpose Cleaner
Ingredients:
Juice of one lemon (you can also add juice of a lime too)
1 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
Directions:
Juice the lemon. Use a strainer to keep pulp out. Add juice, vinegar, and water to a spray bottle. (Learn how to make your own spray bottle here!) Shake well. Spray onto cleaning areas. Let sit for a few minutes before wiping away with a damp cloth. If cleaning windows there is no need to rinse. Just wipe away with a dry cloth.
The acidity in the lemons and vinegar helps loosen mineral deposits such as lime and calcium. This cleaner also disinfects due to the low pH in the lemons and vinegar, which kills bacteria and microorganisms. Use the cleaner on soap scum and tough coffee stains. This spray is great for kitchen and bathroom sinks!
*For added cleaning power, add some baking soda to mixture and scrub the area. However, do not use this cleaner on marble surfaces.
Super Simple Toilet Bowl Cleaner:
Ingredients:
1/4 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar
Directions:
Mix baking soda and vinegar. Pour into basin and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse with water without flushing.
A mixture of Borax (2 parts) and lemon juice (one part) will also work.
Your Mop’s Best Friend Floor Cleaner
Ingredients:
1 cup distilled white vinegar
½ cap-full liquid castile soap* (Castile soap, also known as vegetable soap, is soap that contains no animal fats. £1.89/100ml)
2 gallons warm water
Directions:
Add vinegar and soap to bucket, then add water. Mix well. Use reusable mop to wash floors with one coat of cleaner. Let air-dry.
I suggest testing the cleaner on one small area of your floor before mopping the entire space.
*How to Make Liquid Castile Soap
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Easy Lemon Multipurpose Cleaner
Ingredients:
Juice of one lemon (you can also add juice of a lime too)
1 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
Directions:
Juice the lemon. Use a strainer to keep pulp out. Add juice, vinegar, and water to a spray bottle. (Learn how to make your own spray bottle here!) Shake well. Spray onto cleaning areas. Let sit for a few minutes before wiping away with a damp cloth. If cleaning windows there is no need to rinse. Just wipe away with a dry cloth.
The acidity in the lemons and vinegar helps loosen mineral deposits such as lime and calcium. This cleaner also disinfects due to the low pH in the lemons and vinegar, which kills bacteria and microorganisms. Use the cleaner on soap scum and tough coffee stains. This spray is great for kitchen and bathroom sinks!
*For added cleaning power, add some baking soda to mixture and scrub the area. However, do not use this cleaner on marble surfaces.
Super Simple Toilet Bowl Cleaner:
Ingredients:
1/4 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar
Directions:
Mix baking soda and vinegar. Pour into basin and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse with water without flushing.
A mixture of Borax (2 parts) and lemon juice (one part) will also work.
Your Mop’s Best Friend Floor Cleaner
Ingredients:
1 cup distilled white vinegar
½ cap-full liquid castile soap* (Castile soap, also known as vegetable soap, is soap that contains no animal fats. £1.89/100ml)
2 gallons warm water
Directions:
Add vinegar and soap to bucket, then add water. Mix well. Use reusable mop to wash floors with one coat of cleaner. Let air-dry.
I suggest testing the cleaner on one small area of your floor before mopping the entire space.
*How to Make Liquid Castile Soap
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How to Paint Your Toe Nails.
How to Paint Your Toe Nails: 11 Steps - wikiHow:
DIY pedicure quide:
1 - descale
2 - scrub*
3 - buffer
4 - moisturise (lanolin+socks)
5 - off all the toe hair (husband's razor)
*Mandara Spa Island Paradise Footcare Essentials | Sainsbury's:
The revitalising ritual of Island Paradise takes inspiration from the peace and tranquillity found in the Mandara Spa in the Maldives.
The invigorating fragrance of grapefruit and lemon will whisk you away to an exotic island. (£8.00)
My dilemma is whether I paint my toes the same colour as my fingers?
- don't paint them the same color, ever. It's naff.
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DIY pedicure quide:
1 - descale
2 - scrub*
3 - buffer
4 - moisturise (lanolin+socks)
5 - off all the toe hair (husband's razor)
*Mandara Spa Island Paradise Footcare Essentials | Sainsbury's:
The revitalising ritual of Island Paradise takes inspiration from the peace and tranquillity found in the Mandara Spa in the Maldives.
The invigorating fragrance of grapefruit and lemon will whisk you away to an exotic island. (£8.00)
My dilemma is whether I paint my toes the same colour as my fingers?
- don't paint them the same color, ever. It's naff.
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Потускневшее серебро.
Один литр воды, одну столовую ложку пищевой соды и алюминиевую фольгу (выстелить ей дно неглубокой посуды) довести до кипения.
Погрузить ваше драгоценное наследие в жидкость с помощью кухонных щипцов.
Магия!
Если чернота все еще присутствует, воспользуйтесь густой пастой из 1/4 стакана пищевой соды и двух столовых ложек воды (или небольшое количество зубной пасты), которую и нанесите на серебро мягкой губкой, затем промойте и высушите.
Погрузить ваше драгоценное наследие в жидкость с помощью кухонных щипцов.
Магия!
Если чернота все еще присутствует, воспользуйтесь густой пастой из 1/4 стакана пищевой соды и двух столовых ложек воды (или небольшое количество зубной пасты), которую и нанесите на серебро мягкой губкой, затем промойте и высушите.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Во что я верю.
Eжедневный массаж улучшит волосы, здоровый скальп это здоровые волосы. 2 минуты в день бережно массировать скальп!
Плюс:
- Ojon Damage Reverse™ Restorative Hair Treatment.
- Kérastase Masque Age Recharge.
Плюс:
- Ojon Damage Reverse™ Restorative Hair Treatment.
- Kérastase Masque Age Recharge.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
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