The Many Uses of Peroxide

I received this Household Tip in an email. It was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana. She states, "I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars."

Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle). Hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash, (the small print on the bottle says mouth wash and gargle).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect. It will not harm your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

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

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.

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 leave, 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.

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

Add a cup of peroxide, instead of bleach, to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on the clothing, pour it directly onto the soiled spot, let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat as necessary.

Use peroxide to clean mirrors, there will be no smearing.

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

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