Hydrogen Peroxide Uses

 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

Dating Ideas

1.  Test drive cars--it's always more fun if they are sports cars.

2.  Go for an all-day hike. Maybe you will get lost in the woods together. 

3.  Go to a local museum. -If it's free.

4.  Go to a club and Dance the night away- you don't need alcohol to do that- o.k. maybe a couple of drinks. 

5.  Brew your own beverages, learn how to be a bartender. Make simple drinks. Find a cheap blender, ice, and whatever else you can find.  It's cheaper than going to a bar. 

6.  El Cheapo's favorite. All you need is a little bit of money for this. Take your date to all the yard sales and do a little bit of treasure hunting.

7.  With the board games you bought at the yard sale, you now have indoor activities!

8.  Take a walk on the beach on a nice day and collect interesting rocks or shells. 


9.  Go bowling.  If you are a competitive bowler, then your date won't go well.  But if you bowl just for fun,   then look for times and places that are cheaper to go to.

10.  Go to the movies but bring your own food.  You can sneak it in with purses, hand bags, or big pockets.


If you can impress your date by being frugal, then you are the right person for them!   

How cheap is El Cheapo?

More things to come

It's been a while since the last post, and I have been scouring the internet like a lunatic and finally found a good website template. I'm not sure if I should stick to this so-so lovely web site, which looks fancy, but is very simple..or, should I go with a less colorful, but more professional web site?  

Right. So, I need a new domain name, and I am getting one soon.  Why you ask?  Because the web is a big ocean, and there are a lot more fish out there.

I'm sorry for going off track, but this might be better for all of us.  And there are more things to come!


Adios,


El Cheapo

Sales deception

I was looking through the store flyers today and noticed what appears to be some sales. Big bold numbers might have convinced me I was getting a discount but you can't fool Elcheapo.  $6.99 for 24 cheese slices? Maybe I don't need cheese slices that badly after all.  I see this quite often, and if you know prices like I do  (it may be different where you live), then stay away from the false ad and look for the same thing in another store.  

Happy shopping!    

25 Clever Ideas to make your life easier.

Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40,   Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags, Use egg cartons to separate and store your Christmas decorations,
and the rest of these ideas are linked here:


I will keep trying to find cool, up to date facts so you don't have to do all the hard work searching.   

Redneck Air Conditioner

What's with the dishwasher Dano?

Yes, I admit, dishwashers use up energy. I have always been too lazy to wash all the smaller dishes, and now you know why I own one.  There are benefits to owning a dish washer;  first of all, they do a better job at sanitizing your dishes, putting them through more than one hot water cycle. Second, you can hang used zip lock bags upside down so you can re-use them again.  When the dishwasher detergent bottle runs out, simply put it in the dishwasher and make sure it stands up. There is still a good cup of soap left in the bottle for another load.

10 CHEAPO TIPS

1. If you have saved up grocery bags, use those to line your small garbage cans instead. 
2. Take showers instead of baths. Baths consume up to 5 times the hot water- and less pressure from your shower head will also save you money. 
3. Microwaves use much less energy than ovens. Use one when re-heating and cooking some items.
4. When doing laundry, always wash full loads. You will save time and energy.
5. Outdoor cooking with friends and family will also save cash. If 3 or 4 friends can pitch in, you will save on a meal.  
6. If you have a deep freezer buy in bulk. If you are a meat eater, buy in bulk from the local butcher instead. 
7. Buy your books from second hand book stores. If you like new books instead, you may find a better book deal through amazon.com or other web site that sells books. 
8. Public libraries have books and movies to lend out. 
9. Pawn shops sell used video games. It usually takes a few months for games to get old, and savings are big. 
10. Online bargain sites- Here is one portal that will give you a list of bargain sites. www.kiplinger.com   

Got Liquid Plumber? NO. Try this instead:

If your sinks are plugged, use 1/2 cup of baking soda and and 1/2 cup of white vinegar.  Once you've poured that into drain opening, put the drain cover or plug back in so the mixture doesn't come back up into the basin due to the chemical reaction. Wait 15 minutes for the chemical reaction to break up the solids blocking the drain, then remove the drain plug and flush out the drain with hot water. This is a cheaper and safer alternative to Liquid Plumber or Draino.  I know this because I killed my spider plant by accident when it took in the potent fumes. The baking soda and vinegar fumes won't kill your plant, and does as good a job clearing drains as anything else on the market. 

                          Famous Cheapskate

If you own a lawnmower, paint it.

You might be thinking, 'Hey man, I like the green paint on my lawnmower, it adds character!'   
I'm not talking about that, amigo.  Sometimes lawn cuttings stick to the bottom of your lawnmower, especially when wet. You can use a scraper to remove the grass from the bottom- just make sure you have your spark plug unplugged, or 'Aieeeee!'  No fingers. After the grass buildup is removed, you might notice some rust on the bottom. This will only get worse year after year- but here's the trick. Empty your old engine oil into an oil pan at the end of cutting season, and it should be pretty dark.  Find a cheap paint brush (dollar store special), dip it in the old oil and paint the bottom of your lawnmower where the rust is. This will prevent any more rust from occurring during the Winter and early Spring months. 

Always check for flyers or coupons online!

Certain stores such as Target have online coupons. Most other large stores will post the weekly flyer specials online. I created an account on Twitter and chose to follow certain stores such as Sears, Walmart, Etc. These stores will send a tweet every now and then about their specials so I don't miss out.  It's quite simple to create a Twitter account. If there are any questions regarding this, please send feedback and I will respond to you as soon as possible.

COMPETITION SHOPPING

When a newspaper full of flyers arrive at your door, you will probably find a few flyers from different grocery stores. Look for a sale for the products you want to buy and take that flyer to your local Walmart or other big store that will promise to match another stores' lowest price for that item. This way you don't have to waste time and fuel traveling  from store to store to get the best deals. 

The coffee can barbeque!

The old onions in the pantyhose trick.

If you are a guy, you may be thinking 'Hey I don't have pantyhose.'   Well, you may be in luck
if your mother, girlfriend or wife, sister, aunt, or grandmother have old hose they want to part with.  And if you are not a guy, then all the power to you.

Why the weird idea of pantyhose? Well, the little air holes in the hose lets the onions breathe, and they just last a lot longer than if they are in a fridge or stored with the potatoes. 

The idea is to put one onion into the pantyhose, let it run down to the bottom where the foot is, then tie a knot above the onion.  After you are done this, you drop another onion down and then tie another knot above that. Keep repeating the process until you have a long string of onions. This is done so you can cut out an onion when you need one.  Go ahead and hang that string of onions on a nail in the wall.  It doesn't look
that bad.

SOAP FILLER

No money for paint, primer, or drywall compound just to cover a few small cracks or holes? No problem there. Just get a bar of soap, (soap depends on color of wall) and rub it into the crack or hole until it's filled.  Presto.  

FLOOR CLEANER

Ingredients:   1 cup of baking soda, 1 cup of pure white vinegar,  1 wash bucket full of hot water.   

Add the hot water to the bucket first, then pour in the baking soda. This way the soda dissolves a bit easier. Now, add the vinegar.  

I can find boxes of baking soda at the dollar store and they usually sell white vinegar there as well.  This is also a safer alternative to the chemicals you find in the cleaning products you find on shelves in stores.  

Fill cracks or small holes in your walls with a bar of soap. Re-use old garbage bags (for recycling only).  How about mixing baking soda, water, and distilled vinegar to make a cleaning solution for your floors? 

These are a few of the tips and alternatives that will be discussed, and SAVE you money!!!  

And the good part is, you are just here to browse, and maybe add your own expert knowledge to this wonderful oasis of frugality that has finally arrived.  


p.s. One more thing.  Let's be the decent people we were meant to be and consider ruling out dumpster diving.  That is hard work, and very stinky.