Borax

Borax is probably the best known compound of boron.

Boron was first isolated from borax.

The principal chemical preservatives used in the curing of meats are borax and boric acid and sulfite of soda.

“The best way to clean the machine is to put a pound of borax and a gallon of vinegar in the machine and run the longest, hottest cycle you have,” he says.

Furniture isn't made to last thirty years or longer because they took a survey and found that young homemakers like to throw their furniture out and bring in all new, color-coded borax every seven years.