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.
Use borax to remove mattress stains. Borax is a highly undervalued cleaning agent. Boric acid has been used to clean things almost as long as people have been using lye. Simply mix borax and water to create a paste, and spread it over the stain while working it into the fabric. Let that sit and dry for an hour.