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Washing—The Use of Borax in Washing Linen, Flannels, etc.2
Remarks. —For its use in removing dandruff, see the close of the remarks last above. A drachm of powdered borax dissolved in 2 table-spoonfuls of "vinegar is said to be an excellent lotion for ringworm of the scalp; and its powder dusted about pantries, libraries, etc., is also said to be effectual in driving away roaches and other insects. —King.
The author does not have to say " said to be, " about its driving away roaches, as he has done it with great satisfaction, in drawers where they congregated so it could be got upon them; they left on the "double-quick. "
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