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.
1 You can remove oxidation from metals with borax. 2  The ingredient is also used as a flux in welding. 3  As a laundry detergent, add one cup of borax to each load and significantly boost your cleaning power. 4  Make your own dishwasher detergent by mixing 1 tablespoons borax and 1 tablespoons baking soda.. Borax is excellent for the following uses. 1  Make an all-purpose cleaner by mixing 2 tablespoons borax and 2 cups hot water in a spray bottle. 2  You can remove oxidation from metals with borax. 3  The ingredient is also used as a flux in welding.