But it wasn't until the 17th century that attempts were made to harness the power exhibited by Heron's aeolipile for practical purposes. In the first century A.D., Hero of Alexandria invented the aeolipile, or primitive steam turbine. Credit: Public domain.
Borax is a good natural choice for cleaning mold. It is toxic if you swallow it, but otherwise, it does not emit dangerous fumes or chemicals when you use it. What makes it great to use on mold is that it disinfects the surfaces it cleans. You mix borax with water in a one cup to one gallon ratio.
You can also create a spray by mixing borax and vinegar together. Just add a cup of vinegar to the borax and water solution. The solution works best in warm water because the warm water loosens the mold. This will make a more effective solution because borax and vinegar attack the mold in slightly different ways.