Fire-Proofing for Halloween Costumes

Submitted by MommyMakes

"This was on the news as a way to fire proof your childrens' Halloween costumes, which are notoriously flammable. This recipe is from Washington Hospital Center."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 1 gallon

ingredients

• 113.39 g boric acid
• 255.14 g borax
• 3785.0 ml warm water

directions

1. Combine boric acid and borax.
2. Dissolve the mixture in a bucket containing 1 gallon of warm water.
3. Soak the costume in the mixture until fully saturated.
4. Allow costume to drip dry.