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Use Hydrogen Peroxide To Kill Ebola Virus On Surfaces And General Hygiene by Ekundayo7: 12:43am On Aug 07, 2014
As everyone is worried over the ebola virus I wanted to share how you can disinfect your body, home and all items coming into your home or that you must touch. I am not trying to spread panic, just offering a very low cost solution with the disinfecting properties of bleach but that will not destroy fabrics and surfaces and can safely be used to soak fruits and vegetables which always should be cleaned well before using.
One can purchase an aqueous solution of hydrogen peroxide in most pharmacies in Lagos, even the smaller ones, in a brown bottle at usually a 7% solution. Caution should be taken with the 7% solution as if you get it on your fingers it will burn slightly and leave a white mark which will eventually go away. You do not want to disinfect your body. hands, or use in your mouth at 7%!

Two parts water to one part hydrogen peroxide will dilute it down to about 3% which is your goal for soaking fruits and vegetables (about 15 minutes), oral rinse, and hand washing. It can also safely be used to soak clothing in the wash and sprayed on sheets, pillowcases etc. I suggest carrying a spray of at least 3% for spraying or wiping down any handles, door knobs, mailboxes handles, etc. You can also use the 3% solution for very effective house cleaning and when sprayed on the toilet areas and sink, you will see a white foam that rises when it encounters dirt, germs, bacteria. This tells you it is working. Try to avoid public transport as much as possible and keep your distance between people on the street. Fine mist droplets from sneezing can travel very far. It is better to be cautious now than not. Everyone must work together to aide and halt the spread of this virus. Spraying surfaces you touch in public first and spraying down your hands with the solution will ensure you are killing any and all viruses and germs. Below is a brief blurb from wiki pedia on hydrogen peroxide uses.
Medical
Disinfectant

Hydrogen peroxide is seen as an environmentally safe alternative to chlorine-based bleaches. It can be used for the disinfection of various surfaces[32] and is generally recognized as safe as an antimicrobial agent by the U.S. FDA.[33] However studies have found it to be ineffective in certain cases and hospitals and other medical institutions are now being advised to use chlorine-based bleaches for disinfection.[34]

Historically, hydrogen peroxide was commonly used for disinfecting wounds, partly because of its low cost and ready availability compared to other antiseptics. It is now thought to slow healing and lead to scarring because it destroys newly formed skin cells.[35] Only a very low concentration of H2O2 can induce healing, and only if not repeatedly applied.[36] Surgical use can lead to gas embolism formation.[37]

It is absorbed by skin upon contact and creates a local capillary embolism that appears as a temporary whitening of the skin.[38]
Cosmetic applications

Diluted H
2O
2 (between 3% and 8%) mixed with ammonium hydroxide is used to bleach human hair. The chemical's bleaching property lends its name to the phrase "peroxide blonde".[39] Hydrogen peroxide is also used for tooth whitening and can be mixed with baking soda and salt to make a home-made a toothpaste.[40]

Hydrogen peroxide may be used to treat acne,[41] although benzoyl peroxide is a more common treatment.

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