Hydrogen Peroxide Home Uses

Sodium Percarbonate - Super Smile!

In the midst of a lot of questions from readers about sodium
percarbonate, I came across a very cool product I had not seen
before- and one of the ingredients is… Sodium Percarbonate!

Cool.

So, I might have brushed this off as just another bad idea - but
it turns out the products inventor is a world reknowned “father of
aesthetic dentistry” Hmmm HMMMMMM!

And, he has a whole system that is designed to keep your teeth clean,
healthy, and WHITE called “Super Smile” that is actually known about
and used world wide! Go figure!

I know, I know, you want to know how to find it… simple as pie:
go to Super Smile Dot Com!

Now that wasn’t so hard, was it? :)

Nope, I am not affiliated with Dr. Smigel. I do think his name is great, though!
Geesh, he could have changed a few letters and been Dr. SMILE!

So for all of you wondering if you can use sodium percarbonate as mouth
wash, looks like the answer is yes - but I’d buy his formula if I were you.
Otherwise, I’d stick to my regular 3 percent H2O2 solution for regular mouth
rinse and “swishing”.

I got a nasty summer cold last week - duh, forgot to do the ear drop
thingy - and blammo, coughing and hacking and all the rest. Yuck. But I
kept up my nightly 3 percent mouth rinse and swishing (up to 10 minutes if
I can stand it, usually I only last about 4 to 5 minutes though) and I got
better really fast! Plus that little sore spot in my mouth (did I mention I
bit my lip?) was all better in ONE DAY.

Now that’s a good reason to stick with plain old 3 percent H2O2 for
mouth wash in my book… But heck, I just might try Dr. Smigel’s Super
Smile myself and see what I think of it - apparently it’s great for those
times when you can’t brush and very convenient too!

Happy Gargling!

Edited: July 7th, 2008 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

If Your Pet Eats Poison, H2O2 Can Induce Vomiting

Recently a friend of ours had a near-dog-death experience
when their favorite canine got into a neighbor’s supply of
rat poison.

We’ll refrain from commenting on what sort of neighbor leaves
rat poison lying about where poochy pet neighbors can find
and eat it, for now…

But the important lesson we learned was this:

Because the canine in question was seen at the scene, and it
was known that the ingested substance was rat poison, our
friend was able to call his vet and get direct instructions on
what to do.

Case in point: if you do not know what Fido ate, ingested or
otherwised consumed, you need to establish that first. You can
call the Pet Poison Control Hotline to get help if you are observing
symptoms and don’t know what Fido ate.

There may be a fee associated with your call, but if Fido is
really your best pal, that nominal charge won’t be an issue.
Their number is 1-888-426-4435. (Sorry, I think that’s inside
the U.S. only!)

But, if you do know what Fido ate, and if you know that
inducing vomiting is what you need to do, then you’ll be
pleased to know that only 2 teaspoons of good old 3 percent
H2O2 will do the trick in the vast majority of cases.

Of course, Fido might not love the idea and will most likely NOT
offer to drink it down voluntarily, but if you can get 2 little
teaspoonsful of H2O2 down his throat chances are good that
throwing up will be what happens next.

In our friend’s case, the vet prescribed just this remedy and
within a few moments the dog was wretching and spewing
and all that nasty rat poison was out of his gut. He recovered
completely in less than 24 hours, and… with any luck at all,
learned a valuable lesson about eating random finds
at the neighbor’s house… but that remains to be seen.

Edited: October 2nd, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

Mold and Mildew Removal with H2O2

Before you begin splashing chlorine bleach
around the house to remove mold or mildew, consider
using H2O2 instead.

Why?

Well, for a few good reasons. Not the least of which
is that it works.

Why else? Because unlike chlorine based products which
form organochlorines in the environment (for example,
dioxin)and produce other toxic and long lasting by-
products which do not break down in the environment;
hydrogen peroxide creates no residual toxins of any kind.
It breaks down to water and oxygen, and within a few hours
there is no evidence of its use at all in the surrounding
environment.

It’s also extremely effective at killing the spores which
can spread molds and mildews in your home. Just saturate the
affected areas thoroughly and let stand. Then re-moisten the
area with hydrogen peroxide again before wiping with a clean
cloth or songe.

And hydrogen peroxide will not bleach out wall paper, paint
or fabric surfaces the way chlorine bleach does. So you won’t
have to repair the damage bleaching causes. It is also far less
abrasive to natural fiber structures, so it doens’t weaken
fabrics or other materials when you apply it.

Chlorine bleach can eat a hole right through fabrics at
its normal 3 percent concentration (straight from the
bottle) whereas H2O2 won’t damage or breakdown the
fiber structure of papers or fabrics.

In the end, you will have a clean, mold and mildew free living
environment with none of the toxic side effects of chlorine
based products. And best of all, you can use the regular store
brand H2O2 from the local grocer or drug counter. It’s very
inexpensive, and works just fine.

Edited: August 15th, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

New Second Edition Print Version of “101 Home Uses of H2O2″ Now Available!

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Edited: July 3rd, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

Keep it Fresh with Hydrogen Peroxide

Whether it’s a crisp head of Romaine or a new bag of
fresh spinach, you can keep greens, fruits and veggies
fresh and healthy longer with hydrogen peroxide.

Spritz fresh cut salads immediately after making (before
there is any dressing on them), then cover and keep in
the refrigerator until ready to serve. If you only dress
the salad you serve, you can return the remaining salad
to the refrigerator with the same treatment. It will taste
fresh and remain crisp for up to several days!

Wash hard skinned veggies like zucchini, celery, egg plants
and tomatoes in a bath of half a sink of cold water and
5 ounces 3 percent food grade hydrogen peroxide.

Grapes, apples, pears, cherries, melons and plums can
also all be washed this way. For thinner skinned fruits and
vegetables, as well as berries and sprouts, simply spritz with
a solution of 1 quart distilled or spring water and 4 ounces
hydrogen peroxide.

If you want more hydrogen peroxide in your diet, eat more
water cress or asparagus. Both are excellent sources.

(The hydrogen peroxide you use to clean your fruits and
veggies will dissipate into water and oxygen in its active role
of killing bacteria and micro-organisms, so it can’t really be
considered a dietary source of h2o2.)

Edited: May 29th, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

Tired Aching Feet Find Relief with Hydrogen Peroxide Soaks

Finishing up another hectic week of rushing from one thing
to the next, you fall into bed on Friday night relishing the idea
that tomorrow you can stay in bed that extra 30 minutes or so…

Or perhaps you’ll be up extra early to get in that weekly reunion
with the ocean on your surfboard, or to get to work on yet another
home improvement project…

Whatever your schedule may portend, giving your feet a break
at the end of a long week is a great idea that can provide not
only soothing relaxful calm before bed, but also work to help keep
your feet, their skin and toenails healthy and clean, improve your
circulation and even help relieve swollen ankles and sore or tender
spots on feet and ankles.

And it’s the simplest thing in the world to do…

Just fill a rubber maid kitchen tub or other roughly
rectangular plastic tub with warm water, a few tablespoons
of Epsom salt and four to eight ounces of 3 percent hydrogen
peroxide.

I usually start out with about 4 ounces of peroxide, then as
I add more hot water, I add a bit more peroxide as well. If you
start with approximately 1/3 of a tub of warm water you’ll have
room to add hot water and make the soak last longer…

Personally, I could soak my feet for an hour no problem…And because
the foot soak is so portable and simple, it’s easy to do while watching
television, reading or even working at the computer. But I do recommend
trying to fit in a little time to simply relax and let yourself feel the sweet
relief of aching tired feet being soothed.

For a real full on treatment, you can invest in a foot bath that has “whirlpool
action” (which, for those with chronic circulation and foot trouble is often
recommended by doctors). But even without the extra punch of that whirl
pool action, just swishing your feet around in the peroxide and Epsom salt
soak will feel wonderful and do wonders.

Only 30 minutes of soaking is enough to help heal cuts, athlete’s foot,
scaly skin or calluses. When you’re ready to end your soak, dry off
those newly revived tootsies and do your weekly grooming. Toenails will
be soft and easy to work with, and you can use a pumice stone on your
feet before you dry them if you like…

In the end, you’ll have clean, healthy and nicely groomed feet and toenails
and you’ll feel rejuvenated and relaxed. It’s a great ritual before bed time
for those who have trouble falling asleep. In fact, if sleeping is a problem,
you might want to consider a full on h2o2 bath before bedtime.

Just add a cup of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide to your half full bath tub,
and about 1/2 cup Epsom salts… Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. You’ll sleep like a baby.

Edited: March 23rd, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

Healthy Living House Cleaning Includes Hydrogen Peroxide

The recent proliferation of natural cleaning products
from small new start-up companies only points out that
right up until 2007, the home cleaning products market
is still far “behind the times” in the minds of many consumers.

Many new companies offering products safe to be used around
babies, small children, pets, and even the elderly, have
been sparked into action by their owners’ desires to have
and use such products in their own homes.

While that’s great news, and we’re always thrilled when
new products which are safe, effective and earth
friendly are brought to the market, you don’t
have to wait for the new products to arrive
before you can switch your house cleaning
methods to a safer, and cleaner regimen.

Hydrogen peroxide is a great all around all
purpose house cleaning agent and works very
well on most surfaces. It is also great at killing
molds and mildews, and pesky bacteria.

Use it diluted in cold water for a vegetable bath
to remove dangerous toxins, pesticides and
other bacteria from produce, and as an
all purpose kitchen cleaner in a regular spray
bottle.

Hydrogen peroxide also works well to clean
carpeting, for upholstery cleaning and for spot
and stain removal.

So if you’re serious about removing the dangerous
and toxic chemicals in your house cleaning work, take
hydrogen peroxide for a spin and you’ll see, it is
up to the task.

Learn more about healthy living with hydrogen
peroxide in
101 Home Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide. A complete
guide to using hydrogen peroxide around the home for
cleaning, personal care and much much more!

Edited: March 7th, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

“AP Reports Hydrogen Peroxide Great for Tile Grout Cleaning”

Hydrogen peroxide is showing up in all sorts of press this month.

An article in the Gwinnett Daily Post has an AP article extolling
the virtues of hydrogen peroxide for tile grout cleaning… but we
must say we want to give them a little more insight into the solution.

Don’t simply scrub the grout with a toothbrush soaked in h2o2;
instead, use a spray bottle for your 3 percent solution of hydrogen
peroxide… spray down the area to be cleaned first and let it stand
for at least 15 minutes. Now use the toothbrush dipped in the hydrogen
peroxide and do a little scrubbing. Then… repeat the spray down…

In another 15 minutes, any stains should be completely gone. Even
the stains left in an “all teenage boy occupied” bathroom shower stall
that hadn’t been properly cleaned in months only lasted through one
application of this process… A good hand held extendable shower head
makes the rinsing and final cleanup a snap. Just spray the area down with
clean water and you’re done.

By the way, if you want to stop that staining from coming back, teach
the folks who use the shower to spray it down with a 3 percent solution
of hydrogen peroxide every few uses… Presto, no more stains forming,
and no more big clean up jobs.

Now that’s my kind of cleaning!

See the AP article here:
Hydrogen Peroxide AP Article at Gwinnett Daily Post

Edited: March 7th, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

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Edited: February 27th, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

“Food Grade Hydrogen Peroxide - Why Food Grade?”

When you are using hydrogen peroxide around the
house, it may seem no big deal to use drugstore variety
or grocer brand hydrogen peroxide.

After all, cleaning bathroom tiles or toilets,
we don’t really need to think about the trace elements
of additives in the store brand varieties do we?

It’s a worthy question.

Using food grade hydrogen peroxide in the kitchen, however,
is a basic “must” of best practices usage of hydrogen
peroxide. You do not want to be putting chemicals like
phenol on your foodstuffs. Even in trace amounts. Or, if you
do, then please don’t invite me over to eat at your place,
thanks much…

But what about carpet cleaning, stain removal
and other areas where the hydrogen peroxide is
not coming in direct contact with you, really? After all,
we use the drug store variety to daub cuts and scrapes…
can’t we use it on our furnishings and floors?

The simple answer, of course, is… “Yes you can.”

The more complex answer is… “Well, you can, but you might sorta want not to…”

Why not? Because the chemicals used in drug store variety hydrogen peroxide are
known to be toxic to humans, and many of them are “environmentally persistent”
which means that even after the hydrogen peroxide is long gone to water and oxygen,
these “stabilizing chemicals” are not gone. They just move around in the environment,
down our drains, into our rivers and streams, and out onto our agricultural fields and
farmlands.

On the other hand, if you are not using hydrogen peroxide for the kitchen, or for any
of the more personal care type uses (foot soaks, baths, toothbrush cleaning, mouthwash)
then buying food grade hydrogen peroxide only to clean carpets is just plain silly in
my humble opinion.

Food grade hydrogen peroxide does not mean it is safe to eat. Just in case there
was any confusion about that. It means it is safe for keeping food preparation tools,
surfaces, packaging and equipment clean, and also safe for things like egg washing and
cheese making. In the end, it IS the hydrogen peroxide home use “best practice” choice,
but the final decision will depend on how you predominantly use hydrogen peroxide
around your home.

Edited: February 23rd, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

“Hydrogen Peroxide a “Perfect” Stain Remover According to CBS”

The highly effective stain removing qualities of hydrogen peroxide
showed up again in the news this month, as CBS did a special report
on Stain Remover Must Haves…

Nice to see our old friend h2o2 making the top of the list once more!

Excerpt:
“Stains are costly so Lisa Freeman of ShopSmart magazine from Consumer Reports tested stain removers to determine the most effective.

“Wine, fruit juice, blood these are the kinds of stains that hydrogen peroxide is perfect for,” said Freeman. “Take a cotton ball, soak it in the hydrogen peroxide and then put in on, directly onto the material until the stain comes out.”

(see the article here:< a rel="nofollow" href="http://cbs5.com/consumer/local_story_052183857.html"> CBS5 Consumer Watch - Must Have Stain Removers )

The incredible efficacy of hydrogen peroxide in organic stain removal takes it
right to the top of any list of “Must Have” household cleaning products, to
be certain. From juice to grass stains, dirt, blood or any stain that comes
from natural sources, hydrogen peroxide is the first line of defense.

Edited: February 23rd, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

Remove Pet Odors From Carpets

Pet odors can be a very unpleasant “side benefit” of pet ownership…

While it’s true that Fido is your best friend, his doggie dander shedding hair and occasional “accidents” can make him hard to live with.

Whether its Fido or Felix the cat, pet odors can turn your home from a sanctuary into a smelly cesspool faster than you can say Jack Rabbit.

What to do?

First, forget the ammonia, forget the Clorox, forget the Mr. Clean and all the other products for general home cleaning. Just don’t waste your time. Sure you can remove dog pee from the kitchen floor with a regular kitchen floor cleaner… but it won’t do the one thing that will change the situation: remove the smell so even your pets cannot smell it.

See, pets go where they smell it is “okay” to go… and if that upstairs hall closet was previously a “watering spot” even for an animal who lived in the house before your time… Felix and Fido will not only know it, they’ll show you they know it by using the same spot themselves…

So before you get too hot and bothered at your pet, realize that it could be a natural response to an existing problem that is outside” your olfactory abilities to perceive.

Now what to do about it?

Start smart and finish fast: use a 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution in a spray bottle and thoroughly saturate the area. Let stand. After at least 30 minutes, spray again, and then spread a paste of baking soda and 3 percent hydrogen peroxide over the area and let stand until dry. This may take overnight. Vacuum when dry.

Sodium percarbonate (dry hydrogen peroxide) can also work to help eliminate the residual odor. It is sold as oxobrite; oxyclean or pick it up at the chemicalstore.com in 2 pound buckets for about 4 dollars each plus shipping. Use it as a paste and allow to dry.

For serious persistent odors, you may need to get an odor neutralizing product to apply after the cleaning is all done. Look for products which contain zeolite powder or pick up some zeolite granules. You may want to place a sachet of zeolite crystals in the area (particularly if its a closet or small enclosed space. This will remove residual odors long term and can be placed in sunlight every so often to recharge its odor “sucking” power.

One thing to remember… if your pet is “going” in the house… there is usually a reason: either old odors are attracting it; or there are other stresses upsetting the animal or, it is possible there is a medical problem that your vet can help you resolve. But in most cases, it’s simply a matter of the nose knows.. and since our pets can detect odors much more subtle than those we perceive, your best bet is to neutralize all pet odors in the home and any areas where your pet seems prone to want to “go” indoors.

Can’t smell it.. how do I find it? Use a black light. Works great!

Edited: January 31st, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

Concrete Comes Clean with Sodium Percarbonate

Clean up that concrete walkway, patio or front step with a safe, easy and effective solution of sodium percarbonate and warm to hot water.

Removing stains, washed in dirt, mold, mildew and even algae, sodium percarbonate will also leave the area smelling fresh. It won’t harm nearby grass or plants, just rinse the area well when done.

Why? Because sodium percarbonate may be called an “oxygen cleaner” (which it is); but it is really just dry hydrogen peroxide. Actually its soda ash and hydrogen peroxide, but it works out the same. And, it breaks down safely to water and oxygen in the envirnment.

To clean stains or badly mildewed spots use a mix of 2 to 3 ounces (1/4 cup is one ounce) dry measure to 1 gallon warm to hot water. Beweare of toxic black mold, which is actually a greenish black in color and is slimy to the touch. Otherwise, simply wash with a mop or scrub brush on a handle, then rinse. For really serious staining, mix a paste of sodium percarbonate powder and hot water, and slather paste on stain scrub if needed, and let sit over night. Rinse clean with running water.

Sodium percarbonate also works wonders on brick and wood surfaces. For general cleaning mix 1 ounce (1/4 cup) dry powder to one gallon warm to hot water.

Edited: January 25th, 2007 under Articles, Home Uses - No Comments.

Removing Wine Stains From Carpeting

Did you know you can easily remove even dried in wine stains from carpeting with hydrogen peroxide? It’s a snap, to do.

There is one thing you need to do first, however. Find a spot of carpet that is out of the way, say in a closet, for instance. Spot test the carpet for color fastness in a back corner. Just take a q-tip, dip it in 3 percent h2o2 solution and apply it to the carpet. Let it stand a few minutes and then blot the spot dry with a cloth.

Most carpets pass this test no problem, but it is worth doing the test first if you are unsure if your carpet is really color fast. If the area is decidedly lighter than the rest of the carpet, then using hydrogen peroxide on the stained areas may also lighten them. I’ve never had this result myself, but hey, it could happen. You don’t want your carpet full of light spots any more than you want it full of wine spots, so do the test first.

Now once you’ve tested the carpet, take a clean sponge, a few q-tips and a dry clean cloth along with a spray bottle of 3 percent h2o2 solution and let’s get to work.

If the stains are small and precise droplet size, set the sprayer to stream instead of mist, and saturate the stain with solution. Use the sponge to rough up the nap of the carpet a bit and get the solution through the entire depth of the stain. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes and then blot with the clean dry cloth. For really small stains, use your q-tip in place of the sponge.

For larger stains, set the sprayer on mist and spray until the entire stained area is saturated with the hydrogen peroxide. Use the sponge to “rough up” the carpet nap same as with the smaller stains. Be careful not to be too overzealous doing this. It is not the aim to rub the carpet to death, only to help distribute the hydrogen peroxide throughout the depth of the carpeting. Let stand at least 5 minutes, then blot with your clean cloth.

The easiest way to blot larger stains is to place the cloth on the stain and stand on top of it. That way your weight will do the work for you. Make sure your cloth is clean, dry and absorbant for best results.

Even for long standing dark stains this application has worked every time, although a few times I did have to repeat the process to achieve the complete disappearance of the stain.

Edited: November 28th, 2006 under Home Uses - No Comments.