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.
Also, this treatment can be applied only once each year for two years. For best results, apply borax when creeping charlie is actively growing in the spring and when no rain is expected for 48 hours. The proper dosage for Borax as a Creeping Charlie control: Dissolve 10 oz. Borax in 4 oz.(Â½ cup) warm water; Dilute in 2.5 gallons of water.lso, borax should not be used in gardens. Borax (sodium tetraborate) has been found to be an effective herbicide for creeping charlie (Glechoma hederacea, also known as ground ivy, creeping jenny and gill-over-the-ground).