Hydrogen Peroxide and its uses

[Esther]

The following is quoted from a list I used to belong to.


Household Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide H2O2

Throw out your harmful toxic disinfectants, cleaners, bleaches and
insecticides! Hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agent composed only of water and
oxygen. Like ozone, it kills disease organisms by oxidation! Hydrogen peroxide is
considered the worlds safest all natural effective sanitizer. It kills microorganisms by
oxidizing them, which can be best described as a controlled burning process. When
hydrogen peroxide reacts with organic material it breaks down into oxygen and water.
Mouthwash: Use 3% hydrogen peroxide for germicidal mouthwash and throat
gargle. While cleansing the mouth and throat, it destroys the bad bacteria.

It also helps to clear up periodontal disease. Watch how white your teeth become!
Toothpaste: Use baking soda and add enough 3% hydrogen peroxide to make a
paste. Or, just dip your brush in 3% hydrogen peroxide and brush. Toothbrush: Soak your toothbrush in 3% hydrogen peroxide between brushings to kill bacteria and stop the passing of sickness to family members Shower: Keep a spray bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the shower. Spray your body after washing to replace the acid mantel on your skin that soap removes.

Rejuvenating Detoxifying Bath: Add 6 ounces of 35% hydrogen peroxide to a tub of water. You may increase up to 2 cups. Soak at least 1/2 hour.
Alternate Bath: Add 1/2 cup 35% hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup sea salt, 1/2 cup
baking soda or Epson salts to water and soak.

Foot soak: Add 1 & 1/2 ounces 35% hydrogen peroxide to 1 gallon water and soak.

Wounds: Use it in 3% grade in a spray bottle for cuts and sores. Spray on frequently and watch them disappear.

Prevent ear infections: Pour a capful of 3% hydrogen peroxide in each of your
ears after swimming to prevent ear infections.

Astringent: Use 3% grade as an astringent on your face, neck and full body after bathing. Gets rid of acne FAST.

Athlete's Foot: Soak feet morning and night in 3% hydrogen peroxide until condition is improved.

Douche: Use it as a douche in 3% grade. In the dish wash/rinse water: Add 2 ounces (or more) of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the regular washing formula to safely sanitize and eliminate the tranmission of colds and diseases.

Washing meat: Use 3% hydrogen peroxide in chilled water for washing chicken or other poultry and beef or pork.


Cleansing for vegetables and salad greens: Add 1/4 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide
to a sink full of cold water. Wash vegetables thoroughly, rinse with cold water
and drain. This process prolongs freshness.

Leftover tossed salad: Spray with a solution of 1/2 cup water and 1
tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. Drain, cover and refrigerate. Eliminates use of chemical preservatives.

Marinade: Place meat, fish or poultry in a casserole (avoid using aluminum
pans). Cover with a diluted solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Place in a loosely
covered container in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Rinse and cook.

To freshen kitchen: Keep a spray bottle of 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide
in the kitchen. Use to wipe off counter tops and appliances. It will disinfect and
give the kitchen a clean, fresh small. Works great in the refrigerator and lunch boxes.

Humidifiers & steamers: Use 1 pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a gallon of
water. This helps keep them clean too.

Laundry: Add 8 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide to your wash in place of
bleaches.

Pets: For small animals (dogs and cats) use 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide to 1
quart water for their drinking water and bath.

House & Garden Plants: Put 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide in 1-quart water.
Water or mist plants with this solution.

Sprouting needs: Add 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide to one pint of water and
soak the seeds overnight. Add the same amount of hydrogen peroxide each time you
rinse the seeds.*