Yes, Borax and Mule Team Borax are the same thing. Mule Team Borax is a brand name for borax, which is a naturally occurring mineral compound commonly used in household cleaning products and as a laundry booster.
The only place that I have been able to find "20 Mule Team Borax" in Columbus, OH is at Target. Here is a direct link to help you out: http://goo.gl/L2HlP
20 Mule Team Borax does not indicate on the package for use of getting rid of mosquitoes, although some people have had positive results using the product for getting rid of them.
You can find 20 Mule Team Borax in Toronto at major grocery stores, pharmacies, and online retailers that sell household cleaning products. Some specific stores to try include Walmart, Canadian Tire, and Loblaws.
The main chemical in 20 Mule Team Borax is sodium tetraborate pentahydrate. It is a naturally occurring mineral compound that is used as a multipurpose household cleaner and laundry booster.
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Yes, Target carries borax in their household cleaning section. You can find borax products such as 20 Mule Team Borax or similar brands on the shelves where laundry detergents and cleaning supplies are usually located.
If stored in a dry and cool place, 20 Mule Team Borax can last indefinitely. It does not have an expiration date as long as it is kept in a sealed container away from moisture.
Borax got the nickname "Twenty Mule Team" because in the late 1800s in California, twenty-mule teams were used to transport borax from mines to processing plants. The wagons were pulled by 20 mules and the name stuck as a symbol of the borax industry's history.
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