Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
Here is a list (in no particular order) of some fantastic
uses for Hydrogen Peroxide, besides the obvious “for cuts and scratches”… just do
a little research on how much and how often it should be used.
Oral rinse & tooth paste:
If you want a little boost,
combine baking soda and H202. Experts
say you should not use it daily though.
Disinfect everything from your chopping block, to your
toilet, to adding it to liquid hand soap. It will get rid of salmonella, mold
and many other types of bacteria.
Hair lightening: Spray it on your hair after your shower and
it will lighten it.
Landry: Use it on stains or to brighten your whites.
Plants: Add it soil to kill plant pests or spray it on your
plant to remove leaf pests. Be very careful about its strength. You can also add it to your water when you’re
watering your house plants which will add oxygen to the soil making them very
happy.
Skin: Dab a bit on pimples, acne or eczema. Do this
sparingly and apply a good moisturizer after use as it will dry out your skin.
Pets: If you furry loved one has a
skin rash or “hot spot” or if their ears are bothering them… try a little
Hydrogen Peroxide.
Ears: Put a bit of it in your ears to remove ear wax.
Common cold and flu: From what we have read, hydrogen
peroxide works quite well and is supposed to be effective 80% of the time,
especially if done when the symptoms first appear. While it seems contrary to
what we have been taught about colds and flu we know quite a few people who
have tried it with great success.
Foods: As a produce wash, to keep fruits and veggies fresh
longer. I’ve also read if you spray it on your lettuce and greens it will keep
them fresher.
Well Water: Hydrogen peroxide is effective at reducing many
of the problems associated with both residential and farm well water,
including, dissolved ferrous iron, iron slime, manganese, calcium and hydrogen
sulfide.
Here is a fantastic remedy for dogs if they get skunked:
ReplyDelete• 1 quart (or liter) of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide, H2O2.
Use fresh (unopened) hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Hydrogen peroxide eventually turns into water (H2O).
• 1/4 cup (50 ml.) of Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml.) of Liquid Soap
To Use
• Bathe the dog outside
• Combine the ingredients in an open container (do not store in a sealed bottle--it will explode).
• Using gloves, wash your dog with lukewarm water and the mixture while the mixture is bubbling. Work the mixture well into the fur.
• Be sure to concentrate on the area that was sprayed.
• Keep mixture away from your dog's face and eyes (it's a harsh solution). (If your dog has been sprayed in the face, try Tricotine Liquid Douche Concentrate or any over-the-counter douche.)
• Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes or so before rinsing off.
• Rinse the dog with lukewarm tap water. Don't wash the mixture into your dog's eyes (use a washcloth to cover the eyes if you're rinsing the head).
• After bathing, check your dog's eyes. If they are red and watering, your dog may have taken a direct hit in the face. Skunk spray won't blind the dog, but it's very painful. Contact a vet.
How it works
First a quote from Dr. Caceci of Texas A&M University:
Forget what you have heard about tomato juice--it doesn't work. Skunk spray is mainly composed of low molecular weight thiol compounds. ("Thiols" are compounds with the "-SH radical" attached to a carbon atom.) In industrial applications, alkaline hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is used for scrubbing similar compounds from waste gas streams.
Hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, when combined, become a "chemical engine" for churning out oxygen. That's why it has to be used immediately after mixing. The soap breaks up the oils in the skunk spray, allowing the other ingredients to do their work.