The wonders of Hydrogen Peroxide

I received this as an email one day and then the next day was in a position to give it a try on some seriously dried blood stains on half my white kitchen towels as well as both our sets of clothes after hubby's 'mishap'. Guess what? OMG it works!! While the encyclopedia differs from her origins, the results were the same. I can't wait to try the other examples.

Hydrogen Peroxide vs. Bleach
This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana (a doctor's wife), and I want to share it with you. She was over recently at a friend's home for coffee and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she said:

I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little ole bottle of 3% Hydrogen peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. What does bleach cost?

My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide. Have you ever smelled bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!! Why? Because it smells, and it is not healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better!

Did you also know bleach was invented in the late 40's? It's chlorine, folks! And it was used to kill our troops. Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals. Please think about this:

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe.) No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. e.g. Arm & Hammer baking soda & PEROXIDE

2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.

6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a co ld, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, faddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.

I could go on and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner!

This information really woke me up. I hope you gain something from it, too.

You be the judge.
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4 comments:

storyteller said...

I’ve been a believer in Hydrogen Peroxide for years and use it for many things, but I’ve never tried to clean mirrors with it. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs and blessings,

June said...

First recipes, now I see this household hint...you've just been bookmarked!

Queen-Size funny bone said...

wow, i have a stain i have on a brand new shirt. im going to try it. hope it works.

Barbara said...

um.. #10 50/50 is WAY! too strong and your hair will go orange if you leave it too long or do it too often. Ask me how I know! ;) My mom wouldn't let me use Sun-In to lighten my hair when I was in 8th grade... but we had Hydrogen Peroxide in our bathroom. I used a 20% solution of H2O2 and it was too much and overly obvious within a week.