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Pennywise: Borax mixture can fix the itch for a flea killer

By Paula Vogelgesang
Aug 26, 2010
Aug 26, 2010

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If you ever encounter a flea problem, the following mixture works quite well to eliminate fleas that get into carpets or upholstered furniture.

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