You pour it on your wounds, but hydrogen peroxide is a fabulous, nontoxic alternative for many other household uses, too.

This simple antiseptic is an excellent sanitizer and cleanser: use it on cutting boards, kitchen counters and the floor -- even in the bathroom!

And to whiten whites, choose hydrogen peroxide rather than bleach.

Several animals, including humans actually produce low levels of hydrogen peroxide.

Scientist discovered just last month that hair turning grey is the result of increased hydrogen peroxide production in the follicles. Hair color variations are all determined by peroxide production in our follicles, which is genetically determined of course. But as we age, the production increase within the folicils. That is why hair turns in salt and pepper patches first instead of all over--each follicle ages at it's own rate.

It's reasonable to believe in 15 years time, some new , unessessary treatment for 'grey' hair will end up on your salon shelves.

I use peroxide only sparingly, and never use bleach now. Why anyone thinks bleach is a good idea is beyond me. It does work on mildew/mold better than other products, but why use it for regular washing and cleaning? :toxic:

Erm. I'm talking about hair again, aren't I?

Imago said:

I did read the new reports on greying hair too so

Imago said:

Yeah

BLEACH is BAD peeps ...

2.5 cents

Peroxide is the bomb! I use it for so many things!

applekisses said:

all you need is a AA battery and some peroxide and then it will be a REAL bomb.


boom!
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there is a therapy where they take food grade peroxide and administer it directly through your blood stream via an IV

Cuddles said:

what is that used for / a treatment for ?

JerseyKRS said:

I've read similar things when you take a mixture of salt water & tap water and have it electrified through some process. Here's an article:

Link

You could mix peroxide with baking soda to brush your teeth. Some toothpaste products have it in there.

Imago said:

do you bleach your anus with peroxide, or are there better alternatives for that ?

Mach said:

It will also turn your brunette hair a lovely shade of orange.

hokie said:

oh shit

BlueZebra said:

When I was a young and foolish teen I tried it. I wanted to be blonde.

hokie said:

I think you have to embrace your inner blonde

I dilute it with water (50/50) and use it as mouthwash after brushing with baking soda. Most, if not all, store-bought mouthwashes contain alcohol which drys your mouth. Bad breathe is caused by dry mouth.

How much would you add to wash a load of whites?

BlueZebra said:

I don't look good as a blonde.

hokie said:

I can vouch for that


I was young and stupid once

hokie said:

I don't believe u

Is it ok for the face?

lazycrockett said:

I would guess that if you used a 1/2 cup bleach - you would replace that with peroxide

http://www.using-hydrogen...oxide.html

peacenlovealways said:

You will need to research that more

I found this
sprayed on skin (oxygen supplement, deodorant, disinfectant) (3%)

http://www.using-hydrogen...-uses.html

i like hydrogen peroxide a little more than i should

ocean said:

It's bad. I could maybe do a dirty blonde. Like Jennifer Aniston.