Peroxide

[iheartmaytag]

Ok, Now Ya'll know I'm a big fan of Chlorine, but. . .I got this email today so I thought I would share it with those of you who don't love Bleach as much as I do.

I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little
>> old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug
>> store.
>> (Bob Giddens recently bought a 32 ounce bottle at Wal-Mart
>> <**http://www.walmart.com/**> for ninety-four cents.)
>>
>> My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and
>> most doctors don't tell you about peroxide. Have you ever smelled
>> bleach in a doctor's office? No!! Why? Because it smells, and it is
>> not
>> healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask
>> them
>> if they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better!
>>
>> Did you also know bleach was invented in the late forties? It's
>> chlorine, folks! It was used to kill our troops in World War II.
>> Peroxide came into popular use during and after WWI. It was used to
>> save
>> and help cleanse the needs of our troops and hospitals. Please think
>> about this. *
>> *
>> 1. Take one capful and hold in your mouth for ten minutes daily,
>> then spit it out (I do it when I bathe). No more canker sores, and
>> your
>> teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of
>> mouthwash.
>>
>> 2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them
>> free of germs. (good one!)
>>
>> 3. 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 coun ters. (Wouldn't it be nice if
>> restaurants would do this?)
>>
>> 4. After rinsing your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it
>> to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
>>
>> 5. 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.
>>
>> 6. 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.
>>
>> 7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and
>> water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your
>> septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.
>>
>> 8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50
>> mixture whenever you have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and
>> help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your
>> nose into a tissue. (really good one!)
>>
>> 9. 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.
>>
>> 10. 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 but more natural highlights if your hair is a light
>> brown,
>> reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it's not a
>> drastic change. (hmmm!)
>>
>> 11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid
>> boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
>>
>> 12. 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 soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and
>> rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. (I'll try it!)
>>
>> 13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing,
>> which is why I love it so much for this.
>>
>> I could go on and on. It is in a dark bottle so it will not be
>> degraded by UV. No home should be without it! With prices of most
>> necessities rising, here's a way to save tons of money in a simple,
>> healthy manner!
>>
>> This information really woke me up. I hope you gain something
>> from it, too.
>>
>> Pass it on! *
>

I will have to add that I have tried the Peroxide in the mouth on a canker sores--nasty and won't do it again.

 

[maytagbear]

There's at least ONE big error in this....

Chlorine gas was not used in combat during the Second World War. Combat.

Just because "it's on the Internet" doesn't make it all true.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[danemodsandy]

Another Error:

Chlorine has been around a lot longer than the writer claims. One of the early products of the Dow Chemical Company was chlorine, which company founder Herbert H. Dow discovered how to make more cheaply than had formerly been the case.

In 1913, the Electro-Alkaline Company was founded in Oakland, CA to manufacture chlorine bleach. The product was first used as a disinfectant for commercial use, then in in 1922, was packaged for household use as Clorox. The company name was changed to Clorox Chemical at the same time.

The use of Clorox for bleaching became widespread only after WWII, which may be the grain of fact behind this writer's assertion.

Go to the link if you'd like to learn more:

http://www.americanchemistry.com/s_chlorine/sec_content.asp?CID=1166&DID=4482&CTYPEID=109

 

[iheartmaytag]

Thanks for the info guys. See I knew I loved Chlorine--I bleach the hell out of everything.

 

[launderess]

Chlorine as either slack lime or "eau de Javel" has been around for several hundred years, and used not only for bleaching textiles, but later discovered could kill germs

Slack lime was used around grave yards and such because it dealt with the horrible odor of decaying flesh. It wasn't until the science of germs, bacteria, disease and what would inhibit their growth (disenfection if one will)became understood that the many benefits of chlorine (bleach) was discovered.

Even then, when ever out breaks of disease such as typhoid and such struck pre-antibiotic age, slack lime was normally spread in the streets to "kill" germs.

Treating drinking water with chlorine has been one of the great marvels of our age, and ranks up there with antibiotics and vaccines as the greatest advancement in health.

While one can treat drinking water with peroxide, chlorine remains the standard for that job and many other disenfection purposes as well. Why? Because it is effective and rather low cost.

 

[phillygrl]

Friends have a vacation home that had an outhouse. A bag of lime was always kept inside of it, for the user to sprinkle in after finishing ones business. Learned the trick from one of the locals, where outhouses are still common. Kept it smelling clean, even in the hot summers.

Lisa

 

[toggleswitch2]

A capful in one's ears dissolves wax....it then slides out on its own, no Q-tip required.

Most doctors say noithing smaller than your elbow should go in you ears. But "everyone" I'd say does the cotton-swab (Q-tip) anyway.......

 

[sudsman]

Lab test done by St Joseph Hospital in 1990

here in Ft Worth By Drs Boren and Forrest found that Regular 3% peroxide did have some disenfection propeties after extended use. But took a much longer time than with Chlorine Bleach. And the cost was far greater also.. It was also found at the time that use of it in the laundry as pakaged for home use showed NO BENIFITS at all compared to chlorine bleach. A 25% was also tried and found to be comprable to chlorine bleach but that is sold for commerical use only and not home use. and the cost at that time was amost 4X the cost of chlorine bleach.

 

[panthera]

I would not, under any circumstances

want 25% peroxide in my home if I had small children.

Nor chlorine bleach, come to think of it.

Nor spirits of vinegar...

The above three are equally aggressive as drain cleaner, should a child drink them or get them in their eyes or mouth.

In the non-UK Europe, we use peroxide and other oxygen based products far more than Cl.

 

[iheartmaytag]

I keep peroxide around for the ocassional boo-boo, however, it is proven that peroxide actually causes skin damage and shouldn't be used. Also use it to dab blood stains if they occur.
Still love LCB, I will not sway.

 

[goatfarmer]

I broke my fingertip about 2 months ago, and required 12 stitches to sew up the gash. The doctor recommended soaking the finger in Peroxide, to loosen the dead skin and scab that as forming, and help with the healing. It did help....

 

[pulsator]

I've heard that swishing peroxide in your mouth while it may whiten teeth very very well, it is also very very hard on the enamel on your teeth? Is this true?

 

[sudsmaster]

I have found the best way to fight canker sores is to rinse the toothbrush with 3% hydrogen peroxide after brushing. I surmise it interrupts the life cycle of whatever bacteria or fungus or virus that causes canker sores.

The post suggests holding 3% hydrogen peroxide in one's mouth for 10 minutes every day. Ugh. It tastes awful and probably is harmful to delicate mouth tissues. I prefer my method.

 

[iheartmaytag]

Try holding peroxide in your mouth

You end up looking like a rabid dog. And OMG!!! I think I would rather drink bleach, the taste is awful.
Sudsmaster, I prefer your method as well.

I used to have Strep constantly. My doctor said that you can often give it back to yourself through your toothbrush. What he recommended is have several toothbrushes, and just put them in the dishwasher.

 

[toggleswitch2]

I was gonna say EWWWW...but it's no different than a fork, eh?

 

[kenwashesmonday]

Restaurants ues chlorine bleach to disinfect dishes washed by hand. Notice that commercial sinks all have 3 compartments, wash, rinse, sanitize. Bars/Tavern/Pubs must disinfect hand washed glasses with chlorine. If they don't, the board of health will shut them down.

Ken

 

[iheartmaytag]

Not just handwashed. If you machine wash but the sani temp is below 155, you need chlorine (or in Illinois Iodine can be used too) added to the rinse to stay in business.

 

[whirlaway]

Tooth-paste

I knew a lady that had implants that lasted for ever.She told me to brush with peroxide and baking soda.My gums had started to shrink so 15 years ago I tried it and they stopped.My dentist said it was the best treatment for gums if you can stand looking rabid while you brush.It floats any food particals out of the teeth and gums.It really has no taste and it cleans grout in your shower as well.An old toothbrush and baking soda and peroxide,dip the brush first in peroxide then baking soda and scrub does not scratch the finish,Thanks

 

[whirlcool]

I keep peroxide around for the ocassional boo-boo, however, it is proven that peroxide actually causes skin damage and shouldn't be used

I have heard this too. When one of our dogs had surgery recently, I asked the vet if I should wash the suture site with Peroxide to keep it clean. She said that Peroxide will definitely disinfect the area, but will kill off new skin cells as they develop. She said to just use hot water to wash and apply Neosporin as a topical.

I read somewhere that Canada doesn't allow Peroxide to be added to toothpaste (which is very popular here in the US) because putting Peroxide in the mouth has been linked to cancer.

http://www.dentistry.com/articles/Which_Type_of_Toothpaste_Is_Best.aspx