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34 Usage Of Hydrogen Peroxide by irririchris(m): 12:46am On Aug 02, 2015 |
Hydrogen peroxide is chemically represented as H2O2 and is one of the most common household disinfectants in the world. Did you know that hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agent composed only of water and oxygen. Odds are pretty good that you have a bottle in your medicine cabinet or under your kitchen sink right now. People typically use hydrogen peroxide for sanitizing small cuts and as a whitener for delicate items, however there is much more to this little brown bottle than most of us realize. Read on to discover many reasons why you need hydrogen peroxide in your home. 1. Disinfect Small Wounds Hydrogen peroxide is a natural anti-septic, therefore one of its most common uses is to clean wounds to prevent infection. 2. Bleach Your Hair Because it is more gentle than household bleach, hydrogen peroxide is also great for lightening hair. 3. Just Add Highlights To get a classic “sun-bleached” look, simply spray hydrogen peroxide over damp hair and let it soak in for 10 – 15 minutes before rinsing out. 4. Whitening Tooth Paste Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to make a homemade tooth paste that will also remove stains from teeth when used daily. 5. Antiseptic Mouth Rinse Use a cap full of hydrogen peroxide as a mouth rinse to help whiten teeth and kill germs that cause bad breath. 6. Disinfect Toothbrushes Soak toothbrushes in hydrogen peroxide to kill staph bacteria and other germs common to the bathroom environment. 7. Whiten Your Nails Soak fingertips and toes in hydrogen peroxide to naturally whiten your nails. 8. Clear Up Acne Use hydrogen peroxide as a face rinse to kill the bacteria that cause acne and help clear your complexion. 9. Help Heal Boils Pour half of a bottle (about 8 ounces) of hydrogen peroxide into warm bath water and soak to treat boils. 10. Soften Corns & Calluses Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm water to make a foot soak that will naturally soften corns and calluses. 11. Remove Ear Wax Put a couple of drops of hydrogen peroxide into ears, wait a minute or two, then follow up with a couple of drops of olive oil. Wait another minute, then drain fluid from ears to remove ear wax. 12. Prevent “Swimmer’s Ear” Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and vinegar in a small dropper bottle. Put several drops in each ear after swimming to prevent infection. 13. Relieve Ear Infections Put 6 – 8 drop of hydrogen peroxide in each ear to alleviate symptoms and help clear up an ear infection. 14. Kill Sub-dermal Parasites Apply hydrogen peroxide to skin affected with mites or other parasites to kill them naturally. 15. Treat Foot Fungus Combine equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water in a dark colored spray bottle (light exposure weakens hydrogen peroxide) and apply to skin affected by foot fungus each night to stop fungal growth. Kitchen & Bath 16. Clean Tile Surfaces Spray hydrogen peroxide directly onto tile to remove dirt and stains. 17. Whiten Grout Mix hydrogen peroxide with white flour to create a thick paste. Apply to grout and cover with plastic wrap overnight. The next day, simply rinse with water for whiter grout. 18. Clean Toilet Bowls Pour about half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into toilet bowls and let it soak for at least 30 minutes to clean and remove stains. 19. Remove Tub Scum Spray hydrogen peroxide on soap scum, dirt, and stains in the bathtub. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes then rinse to loosen grime and make cleaning easier. 20. Control Mold & Mildew Spray hydrogen peroxide on areas where mold and mildew are present to stop fungal growth and remove discoloration. 21. Clean Glass Surfaces Spray hydrogen peroxide on dirty mirrors and other glass surfaces to loosen dirt and grime. Wipe away with a clean, lint-free cloth. 22. Disinfect Countertops Spray hydrogen peroxide on kitchen and bathroom countertops to clean and disinfect. 23. Soak Dishrags & Sponges Drop dirty rags and cleaning sponges into hydrogen peroxide and let them soak for 15 – 30 minutes to disinfect. 24. Disinfect Cutting Boards Spray hydrogen peroxide on cutting boards to kill germs and bacteria from raw meat and other foods that may have soaked into the surface of the board. 25. Wash Fruits & Vegetables Spray fruits and veggies with hydrogen peroxide and let soak for a minute or two before rinsing in clean water to remove dirt, wax, and other contaminants. 26. Clean Your Refrigerator Spray hydrogen peroxide around the inside of your refrigerator and let is soak for a few minutes. Then wipe away with a clean cloth to remove food and disinfect. Around the House 27. Whiten Laundry About about a cup of hydrogen peroxide to your wash water and soak fabrics for 15 – 30 minutes to revitalize dingy or yellowed whites. 28. Remove Organic Stains Mix two parts hydrogen peroxide with one part dish detergent and apply to organic stains (coffee, wine, blood, sweat, etc) to remove them. Remember, hydrogen peroxide will bleach darker fabrics. Use this technique with caution! 29. De-Funk Musty Fabrics Mix hydrogen peroxide with white vinegar and soak musty fabrics to remove unwanted odors. 30. Clean Rugs & Carpets Spray hydrogen peroxide onto light-colored carpets and rugs to remove stains from mud, food, etc. Just remember that hydrogen peroxide will bleach some fabrics. You may want to test this technique in an inconspicuous area first. 31. Refresh Re-useable Bags Spray hydrogen peroxide inside your re-useable cloth shopping bags to clean, disinfect, and remove food odors. 32. Disinfect Lunchboxes Spray hydrogen peroxide into lunchboxes, coolers, and cooler bags. Let it sit for a few minutes then wipe away to clean and disinfect. 33. Cleanse Dehumidifiers Add a pint of hydrogen peroxide to one gallon of water and run the solution through humidifiers to disinfect and remove any mold or mildew that may be growing inside. 34. Improve Seed Germination Soak seeds in hydrogen peroxide to remove fungal spores and increase germination rate. Remember to always exercise caution when using hydrogen peroxide – especially in higher concentrations – as the liquid and vapors can burn skin and lungs. Also, be very careful to never swallow hydrogen peroxide when using orally. Consumption of H2O2 can be severely detrimental to your health, causing dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and (in large enough quantities) even death. Hydrogen peroxide is for external use only! Source: http://parroteye..com/2015/08/34-usage-of-hydrogen-peroxide.html 2 Likes
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