Something I found on Facebook..
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE MAGIC!
Ever since I started using Hydrogen Peroxide to get rid of armpit
stains, to clean cookie sheets, as a miracle cleaner in my kitchen and
bathroom, and to make my own “oxi clean”…I ALWAYS have at least one
bottle of the stuff under my kitchen sink, under my bathroom sink, AND
in the laundry room. This stuff is amazingly versatile!
But it
wasn’t until recently, after doing some IN DEPTH research on the
subject, that I came to realize what a “miracle substance” hydrogen
peroxide really is! It’s safe, it’s readily available, it’s cheap, and
best of all, it WORKS! It works for a LOT of stuff!
Hydrogen
peroxide should really be called oxygen water, since it is basically the
same chemical make up as water but with an extra oxygen atom (H2O2).
Because of this it breaks down quickly and harmlessly into oxygen and
water.
Some other interesting facts about hydrogen peroxide:
It is found in all living material.
Your white blood cells naturally produce hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to fight bacteria and infections.
Fruit and vegetables naturally produce hydrogen peroxide. This is one
of the reasons why it is so healthy to eat fresh fruit and vegetables.
It is found in massive dosages in the mother’s first milk, called
colostrum, and is transferred to the baby to boost their immune system.
It is found in rain water because some of the H20 in the atmosphere
receives an additional oxygen atom from the ozone (O3) and this H2O2
makes plants grow faster.
Next to Apple Cider Vinegar, hydrogen peroxide ranks up there as one of the best household remedies.
Besides the obvious (cleansing wounds), did you know that it is
probably the best remedy to dissolve ear wax? Brighten dingy floors? Add
natural highlights to your hair? Improve your plants root systems? The
list goes on and on!
There are SO many uses for this stuff that
I’ve started replacing the cap on the hydrogen peroxide bottle with a
sprayer because it’s easier and faster to use that way.
I have
compiled a rather impressive list of uses for 3% hydrogen peroxide that I
hope will have you as thrilled and bewildered as I was!
Wash
vegetables and fruits with hydrogen peroxide to remove dirt and
pesticides. Add 1/4 cup of H2O2 to a sink of cold water. After washing,
rinse thoroughly with cool water.
In the dishwasher, add 2 oz.
to your regular detergent for a sanitizing boost. Also, beef up your
regular dish soap by adding roughly 2 ounces of 3% H2O2 to the bottle.
Use hydrogen peroxide as a mouthwash to freshen breath. It kills the
bacteria that causes halitosis. Use a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide
and water.
Use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a
paste for brushing teeth. Helps with early stages of gingivitis as it
kills bacteria. Mixed with salt and baking soda, hydrogen peroxide works
as a whitening toothpaste.
Soak your toothbrush in hydrogen
peroxide between uses to keep it clean and prevent the transfer of
germs. This is particularly helpful when you or someone in your family
has a cold or the flu.
Clean your cutting board and countertop.
Let everything bubble for a few minutes, then scrub and rinse clean.
(I’ve been using it for this a LOT lately!)
Wipe out your refrigerator and dishwasher. Because it’s non-toxic, it’s great for cleaning places that store food and dishes.
Clean your sponges. Soak them for 10 minutes in a 50/50 mixture of
hydrogen peroxide and warm water in a shallow dish. Rinse the sponges
thoroughly afterward.
Remove baked-on crud from pots and pans.
Combine hydrogen peroxide with enough baking soda to make a paste, then
rub onto the dirty pan and let it sit for a while. Come back later with a
scrubby sponge and some warm water, and the baked-on stains will lift
right off.
Whiten bathtub grout. First dry the tub thoroughly,
then spray it liberally with hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit — it may
bubble slightly — for a little while, then come back and scrub the grout
with an old toothbrush. You may have to repeat the process a few times.
Clean the toilet bowl. Pour half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into the toilet bowl, let stand for 20 minutes, then scrub clean.
Remove stains from clothing, curtains, and tablecloths. Hydrogen
peroxide can be used as a pre-treater for stains — just soak the stain
for a little while in 3% hydrogen peroxide before tossing into the
laundry. You can also add a cup of peroxide to a regular load of whites
to boost brightness. It’s a green alternative to bleach, and works just
as well.
Brighten dingy floors. Combine half a cup of hydrogen
peroxide with one gallon of hot water, then go to town on your flooring.
Because it’s so mild, it’s safe for any floor type, and there’s no need
to rinse.
Clean kids’ toys and play areas. Hydrogen peroxide
is a safe cleaner to use around kids, or anyone with respiratory
problems, because it’s not a lung irritant. Spray toys, toy boxes,
doorknobs, and anything else your kids touch on a regular basis.
Help out your plants. To ward off fungus, add a little hydrogen
peroxide to your spray bottle the next time you’re spritzing plants.
Add natural highlights to your hair. Dilute the hydrogen peroxide so
the solution is 50% peroxide and 50% water. Spray the solution on wet
hair to create subtle, natural highlights.
According to
alternative therapy practitioners, adding half a bottle of hydrogen
peroxide to a warm bath can help detoxify the body. Some are skeptical
of this claim, but a bath is always a nice way to relax and the addition
of hydrogen peroxide will leave you – and the tub – squeaky clean!
Spray a solution of 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide
on leftover salad, drain, cover and refrigerate. This will prevent
wilting and better preserve your salad.
Sanitize your kids’ lunch boxes/bags.
Dab hydrogen peroxide on pimples or acne to help clear skin.
Hydrogen peroxide helps to sprout seeds for new plantings. Use a 3%
hydrogen peroxide solution once a day and spritz the seed every time you
re-moisten. You can also use a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to
32 parts water to improve your plants’ root system.
Remove
yellowing from lace curtains or tablecloths. Fill a sink with cold water
and a 2 cups of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Soak for at least an hour, rinse
in cold water and air dry.
Use it to remove ear wax. Use a
solution of 3% with olive or almond oil. Add a couple drops of oil first
then H2O2. After a few minutes, tilt head to remove solution and wax.
Helps with foot fungus. Spray a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and
water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. Or try
soaking your feet in a peroxide solution to help soften calluses and
corns, and disinfect minor cuts.
Spray down the shower with hydrogen peroxide to kill bacteria and viruses.
Use 1 pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a gallon of water to clean humidifiers and steamers.
Wash shower curtains with hydrogen peroxide to remove mildew and soap
scum. Place curtains in machine with a bath towel and your regular
detergent. Add 1 cup full strength 3% hydrogen peroxide to the rinse
cycle.
Use for towels that have become musty smelling. 1/2 cup
Peroxide and 1/2 cup vinegar let stand for 15 minutes wash as normal.
Gets rid of the smell.
Use hydrogen peroxide to control fungi
present in aquariums. Don’t worry, it won’t hurt your fish. Use
sparingly for this purpose.
De-skunking solution. Combine 1 quart 3% H2O2, 1/4 cup baking soda, 1 teaspoon Dawn dish detergent, 2 quarts warm wate
