Better Than Bleach?
I was cleaning the bathroom this morning and starting a load of white laundry. The acrid smell of bleach filled my nostrils.
My mind questioned, "Isn't there a better way to do this?"
My rubber gloved hands nodded in agreement.
You may find my research interesting.
Did you know that chlorine (we know it as bleach) was discovered in the late 1940's? It's a poisonous substance and was used to kill our troops in World War II. Do you want poison in your home? Anything disinfected with bleach that will be used for food preparation or consumption must be rinsed thoroughly and air dried to remove the poison. H'mm.
I did find a safe and economical alternative that may surprise you.
Hydorgen peroxide, you know, the little brown bottle we all have in our medicine cabinet, was discovered in the 1920's and was used to cleanse and disinfect hospitals during World War I.
It is safe, non-toxic and economical...under a $1.00 at any drug or discount store.
Think about something with me. When you enter a hospital or doctor's office, do you smell bleach? No. Why? Because they use hydrogen peroxide to disinfect.
"So, how do I use it?"
I'm glad you asked that question.
· Take one capful, hold and rinse your mouth with it for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. Use it instead of mouthwash. No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter. Did you know that toothpaste is poisonous also? It should never be swallowed. Instead make a paste of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda, add a little peppermint oil if you need the minty taste. Brush and rinse. White and bright! No poison.
· Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them germ free.
· Soak dentures in 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water. Fresh breath and no lingering bleach taste...poison?
· Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply pour on your dish cloth as you wipe, or spray it on the counters, then wipe. Remember, when making your own cleaning and beauty products, always label spray bottles for content and use.
· After washing your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
· Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water. Keep one in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will. Simply spray and wipe.
· Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day.
· If you are plagued with any kind of nail or foot fungus, spray with your 50/50 mixture every night after your shower. Let dry before putting on lotion, socks or going to bed.
· If you have a cold or clogged sinus, tilt your head back and spray with your 50/50 mixture. It will bubble and help kill bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue. This relieves allergy sensitive tissues in your nose, too. If you don't like the spray, you can soak a cotton swab with mixture and swab your nostrils. Use a clean swab for each nostril.
· Got a toothache and can't get in to see your dentist? Put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.
· Put half a bottle of peroxide into your bath to help any skin irritations or 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 clothing, pour it directly on the stain. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
· Use peroxide to clean mirrors. Absolutely no smearing!
· And of course, if you like 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 burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is dull or dirty blonde. It lightens gradually, so it is not a drastic change.
This is the little brown bottle no home should be without. Prices of most necessities are rising everyday it seems. Here is a simple way to save some money and add to your peace of mind when it comes to disinfecting and cleaning around your home.