Additional Uses For Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide (35%) can be used in many different ways to introduce oxygen into the body and around the house.
Caution: If you spill H2O2
concentrate on your skin, flush immediately with water. Avoid any contact with eyes.
Vegetable soak: Add 1/4 cup 3% H2O2
to a full sink of cold water. Soak light skinned (light lettuce) 20 minutes, thicker
skinned (like cucumbers) 30 minutes. Drain, dry and refrigerate. Prolongs freshness.
If time is a problem, spray vegetables (and fruits) with a solution of 3%. Let stand for a
few minutes, rinse and dry.
Leftover tossed salad: Spray with a
solution of 1/2 cup water and 1 Tbsp. 5%. Drain, cover and refrigerate.
To Freshen Kitchen: Keep a spray
bottle of 3% (straight) in the kitchen. Use it to wipe off counter tops and appliances. It
disinfects and gives the kitchen a fresh smell. Works great inside the refrigerator and
kids' school lunch boxes.
Marinade: Place meat, fish or poultry
in a casserole (avoid using aluminum pans). Cover with a dilute solution of equal parts of
water and 3% H2O2. Place
loosely covered in refrigerator for 1/2 hour. Rinse and cook.
In the Dishwasher: Add 2 oz. of 3%
hydrogen peroxide to your regular washing formula.
Sprouting Seeds: Add 1 ounce 3%
hydrogen peroxide to 1 pint of water and soak the seeds overnight. Add the same amount of
hydrogen peroxide each time you rinse the seeds.
House and garden plants: Put 1 oz 3%
hydrogen peroxide in 1 quart of water. Water or mist plants with this solution.
Insecticide Spray: Mix 8 ounces black
strap molasses or white sugar, and 8 ounces 3% hydrogen peroxide in 1 gallon of water.
Humidifiers/Steamers: Use 1 pint 3%
hydrogen peroxide to 1 gallon of water.
Washing/Laundry: Add 8 ounces of 3% to
your wash in place of bleaches.
Shower: Keep a spray bottle of 3%
hydrogen peroxide in the shower. Spray your body after washing avoiding the eyes, eyebrows
and hair.
Facial: Use 3% on a cotton ball as a
facial freshener after washing. Keep away from eyebrows.
Rejuvenating Detoxifying bath: Use
about 2 quarts 3% hydrogen peroxide to a tub of warm water. Soak at least 1/2 hour, adding
hot water as needed to maintain a comfortable water temperature.
Foot Soak: Soak feet in warmed 3% H2O2
until condition is improved.
Mouthwash: Use 3% H2O2.
Add a dash of liquid chlorophyll for flavoring if desired.
Toothpaste: Use baking soda and add
enough 3% H2O2 to make a
paste. Or, just dip your brush in 3% H2O2
and brush.
Douche: Add 6 tablespoons of 3% H2O2
to a quart of warm distilled water.
Colonic or Enema: For
a colonic, add 1 cup (8 ozs.) 3% H2O2
to 5 gallons warm water. (Do not exceed this amount) For an enema, add 1 tablespoon of 3%
H2O2 to a quart of warm
distilled water.
Pets: For small animals (dogs &
cats) use 1 oz. 3% H2O2 to 1
quart of water.