Boric acid, also called hydrogen borate, boracic acid, orthoboric acid.

Flea infestations: A Natural flea repellant sprinkling boric acid on all the carpets and furniture throughout the house, making sure to sprinkle under all furniture etc. For tile, linoleum etc, Dissolve boric acid in water and wash all floors with it. Vacuum the boric acid up 24 hours later and it is said to prevent fleas for 1 year(from pest removal companies), or until your carpets are shampooed.

Sweaty Smelly Feet: After washing your feet, apply the powder directly onto your feet

Swimmers Ear Drops: 1 T. boric acid 4 oz. distilled water 1 T. vinegar or alcohol Drop in ears after swimming to destroy any fungus swimming may have caused. (Much cheaper than buying it or doctors visits)

Wound Care: Get a little spray bottle Mix boric acid to distilled water. (1/2 cup to gallon) Spray on wounds for minor antibiodic care

Recurrent yeast infections: Infections are gone within 24 hours. Purchase clear gel capsules (medium to large size) and fill with Boric Acid. Place in vagina two times a day.

Other Uses: Boric acid and water in a 5 Gallon pail to soke work shirts in. It helps keep them from getting lots holes from welding sparks.

Scrap paper for home insulation contains about 5% boric acid as a flame retardant.

Properly treated cotton is self-extinguishing. Use of treated cotton batting in mattresses, futons and upholstered furniture significantly reduces the risk of injury because of its negligible burn factor and reduced emission of toxic fumes

Preparing fiberglass and borosilicate glass (Pyrex).

Itching legs from chigger bugs

Fertilizers

Mild antiseptic

Styes

Dust mites

Molds and/or mildews

Athletes foot

Toxicant for the house fly