Compounds of boron feature in washing powders and cleaning products (" borax" ), antiseptics and water softeners, and also as additives in fibreglass, but such roles are humdrum.

硼化合物用在洗衣粉和清洁产品(“硼砂”)、防腐剂和水软化剂中，也可作为添加剂的玻璃纤维，但这些作用是单调的。