Sometime ago, Josie (my BFF), passed this along. It's interesting read. May you benefit from its wealth of information.
Clorox vs Peroxide
This was written by Becky Ramsey of Indiana, a doctor’s wife, and I want to share it with you. She was over recently and smelled the bleach I was using to clean my toilet and counter tops. This is what she told me.
“I would like to tell you of the benefits of that little bottle iof 3% peroxide you get for under $1.00 at any drug store. What does bleach cost? 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 know that bleach was invented in the late 40’s? It’s chlorine! And it was used to kill our troops. Peroxide was invented during WWI in the 20’s. It was used to clean hospitals and help cleanse the wounds of our troops.
Please think about this:
1. Take one capful of peroxide (the little whte cap that comes with the bottle) and hold it in your mouth for 10 minutes, then spit it out. No more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash.
2. Let your toothbrush soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs.
3. Clean your counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your washrag when you wipe, or spray it on directly.
4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.
5. If you have fungus on your feet, spray 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 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 and plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a tissue.
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 burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural highlights if your hair is light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually, so it’s not a drastic change.
11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help get rid of boils, fungus, or other skin infections.
12. You can also 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 in and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.
13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors. There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this.
14. Another place it’s great is in the bathroom. If someone has been careless and has peed on the floor around the toilet and it’s begun to smell of urine, just put some peroxide in a spray bottle and spray. In the blink of an eye all the smell will be gone and the bacteria eliminated!
I could go on and on. It’s a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I’m glad there’s a way to save money in such a simple, healthy manner!”
This information really woke me up. I hope you gain something from it, too. Pass it on!
