Hydrogen-Peroxide-Disinfectant
Does More Than You Think
The hydrogen-peroxide-disinfectant you have put away for
cleaning the occasional cut, has more uses to it than you may
have realized.
It makes a great anti-fungal-solution for skin.
Long known for the antiseptic properties, it can be made use
of in more ways around the home.
For our purposes, we are referring to the 3% peroxide solution
in the brown plastic bottle we buy in the grocery or drug store.
The highly concentrated hydrogen peroxide can give off flammable
vapors, resulting in some very dangerous situations, such as
ignition, threat of explosion, and even cause some severe
pulmonary irritations for people. These risks can result when
hydrogen peroxide is pure or even diluted.
Even the weaker strength solutions can bother your eyes,
skin and mucous membranes. It's not a good idea to swallow
it either.
The 3% or less solutions will bleach a piece of clothing,
giving it a pinky color tone. For that reason, be careful
it doesn't splash onto other surfaces and use an old rag when using it.
Home Remedies Include Many Uses
If you are skeptical about hydrogen peroxide and its' medicinal properties, you should consult your physician first before using.
Spray feet with a half and half solution of water and 3%
hydrogen-peroxide-disinfectant to ward off fungus, and let
dry. This serves as a wonderful anti-fungal-solution.
Infections and cuts can be soaked in the solution for a
few minutes a number of times per day to make sure the wound
is clean.
A capful of 3% hydrogen peroxide swished around in your
mouth as an antiseptic can help heal cankers. At the same time,
it works to whiten the teeth.
Many people use it as a mouth-wash and frequently gargle
a capful of 3% peroxide with water to rid the mouth of bacteria.
A capful of 3% mixture applied several times per day to an
aching tooth will help decrease the pain until you can make
it to your dental appointment.
A 1/2 and 1/2 nostril spray solution is used by some to kill the
bacteria from a cold or sinuses which are plugged.
A capful of 3% solution added to the bathwater can aid in
healing boils and other skin infections.
Household Cleaning Purposes
Fill up a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of 3% hydrogen and
water to disinfect around the house. It won't harm the septic
system like some disinfectants and other bleaches can.
Give your counters and table surfaces a spray. Or, just put
some on a dish cloth and wipe to kill germs and produce a fresh
smell.
Spray your cutting board to kill salmonella and other bacterias.
Wait a minute or so, and then rinse board well. A great
antiseptic-spray against kitchen bacteria.
Clean your mirrors with your spray with no smearing left behind.
To whiten your load of wash, add a 1/2 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide
instead of bleach.
For removal of bloodstains, pour directly on the stain. Let
sit for a few minutes, rub gently and rinse well with cold
water. Repeat this process if necessary.
Using hydrogen-peroxide-disinfectant is a great way to save a
few dollars by using it for more than what you thought it was for
and in a fairly safe way as well.
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