Various uses of Hydrogen peroxide at home and bathroom

1. Disinfect Reusable Shopping Bags
You’re doing your part to help reduce your carbon footprint and cut down on disposable items. That’s why you have those handy reusable shopping bags in the car or kitchen for every time you go to the store. But you should be treating them just as you would any other surface that comes in close contact with food. Germs can be left behind and those breed dangerous bacteria. Use hydrogen peroxide to clean the inside of reusable shopping bags to make sure all those pesky germs are taken care of.

2. Disinfect Your Refrigerator
Every once in a while the cleaning bug hits you and you do a deep clean of the household refrigerator. It’s so easy to miss little spills and other food stuffs that might get left behind in there, which can harden and become difficult to clean, but also breed nasty bacteria. While soap and water is the obvious answer, you should also wipe everything down with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and warm water to help kill all the germs the soap might not eradicate.

3. Brighten Yellowed Curtains or Tablecloths
If your bright, white curtains or tablecloths aren’t looking so bright or white anymore (or have maybe incurred a couple stains over the years), you can bust out the trusty hydrogen peroxide to help return them to their original luster. If you’re just doing some spot cleaning on the fabric, just wipe down the affected areas with the peroxide and it should help remove the stains. If the entire fabric is in need of help, you can throw them into the washing machine and add hydrogen peroxide to the washer to help brighten up those household items.

4. Remove Blood Stains
Stained clothing can be a real pain in the butt. You never know when something might drop from the kitchen table or a mishap can cause a cut that gets all over your clothes. Blood stains are some of the hardest to get rid of on any article of clothing (unless it’s black, we guess). But hydrogen peroxide is there to help. Add some hydrogen peroxide to the area of blood stain and allow it to set for several minutes. Then wash under some warm water with detergent or soap. It might take an attempt or two, but the hydrogen peroxide should help lift the stain.

5. Freshen Your Towels
Even though you’re using your towel to dry off after your bath or shower, it’s still accumulating plenty of dead skin cells. And those dead skin cells find their way into the fibers of your tool and begin to decay. While a regular wash certainly helps, it won’t always get all those little cells out of the towels, or the bacteria that decaying cells produce. That’s why it’s recommended that every so often you add 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide and another 1/2 cup of vinegar to your load of towels. This will help get rid of any bacteria and the stale smells that come with it.

6. Remove Airborne Germs
Here’s a truly ingenious hydrogen peroxide hack. As you’ve noticed, hydrogen peroxide does wonders when it comes to killing germs and bacteria. But you usually have to spray it onto a specific surface for it to work its magic. But what about germs floating about in the air? Well, hydrogen peroxide can attack them too. If you have a humidifier, you can add create a one-to-eight mixture (one pint per gallon) of hydrogen peroxide and water in your humidifier. Add in a few drops of lavender essential oils and the steam will cleanse your air and provide a soothing scent around the house.

7. Deodorize Shoes
The Farmer’s Almanac has a nifty hack for deodorizing those old shoes using some hydrogen peroxide. As hydrogen peroxide oxidizes, it can also help to break down the bacteria that causes bad odors. You can mix the hydrogen peroxide with baking soda to make a paste and put it into your shoes. Allow it to dry and remove the dried baking soda. It should help break down those odors, but might require a few treatments to really make a dent in the smell if the shoes are…um…quite ripe, as they say.

8. Detox in the Bath
Another handy hack for when you’re feeling under the weather is to detox. If you can kill as many germs and bacteria on your body, it’ll help fight off any illness faster. Taking a detoxifying bath is a great way to clean your skin. Add hydrogen peroxide to your warm bath water and soak in the tub for about 30 minutes. Afterwards, rinse off in the shower or rerun your bath water. The hydrogen peroxide will help clear your skin and wash those terrible toxins away.


9. Tackle Tough Grout
One of the dirty things that always sneaks up on us in our house is the bathroom tile. The grout so gradually changes color that it often goes unnoticed for likely months before you look one day and just say, “Yuck!” Well, hydrogen peroxide is there to save the day. Most likely, the grout is becoming discolored from mold, and we know how great hydrogen peroxide is at clearing mold and other bacteria. So, whip up a mixture of hydrogen peroxide with a little water and lemon. Spray the grout and allow it to set. You’ll need to work some elbow grease, but that grout should shine much easier than if you had just used soap and water.

10. Clean Dehumidifiers
Back to mold for just a sec. It loves moist, damp surfaces and areas. What could be more damp than the inside of your humidifier or dehumidifier? The two home appliances can rack up some mold quicker than you’d think. What can you do?

The answer is simple: add some peroxide to the water in the tank every now and again. As it cycles through the device, it’ll clean the mold out.

 11. DIY Pesticide 
While we all love the summertime, it’s also the time of year when we remember how annoying some pests can be. Whether it’s mosquitoes attracted to our blood or ants attracted to that juice spill that wasn’t thoroughly cleaned, the little bugs are a nuisance. You can create an all-natural, DIY “pesticide” with just some water and hydrogen peroxide. Add some peroxide to a spray bottle full of water and spray the solution wherever required. It’ll help keep bugs away.

12. Kill Household Mold

Not only is mold unsightly and gross, but it can cause so many different health problems, too. Depending on the severity of your mold problem, you may need to call in some specialists.

But if you recognize what you see as your average, run-of-the-mill household mold, you can use some hydrogen peroxide to get rid of it — and treat the area to prevent mold from growing in the future!

13. Make Your Dishwasher More Efficient
Sure, dishwashers are great in theory — when they work! But if you don’t take care of your dishwasher, clean it regularly, and stay up to date on its maintenance, your dishes will come out less than lustrous. Before you run off to buy every product on the planet, give this hydrogen peroxide hack a try.
Add a few drops of peroxide to your regular dishwasher detergent, and your dishes will come out cleaner than ever. It’s that simple.

14. Clean Mirrors
It’s amazing that there are so many different glass cleaning solutions on the market when you can get the job done — superbly, nonetheless — using products you already have on hand at home.
To use hydrogen peroxide to get streak-free, shining mirrors, simply spray it onto the mirrors and wipe it off with a paper towel, ideally going in a circular motion. If you have particularly dirty mirrors, you may need to use a bit more peroxide and elbow grease.

15. Bleach Alternative

Bleach is a household staple, good for cleaning everything from floors and appliances to your fabrics, but man, does it smell! And it’s probably not great for the environment, either. Not to mention, if you have sensitive skin, it can be a real irritant.

Don’t abandon hope for having sparkly whites just yet, though. You can whip up a bleach alternative with just two household ingredients — hydrogen peroxide and lemon juice!

16. Bathroom Cleaner
Peroxide is great for disinfecting countertops and other areas of your bathroom. All you really need is peroxide, water, and a spray bottle.
Mix equal parts water and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle, spray it onto the areas you want to clean, and scrub or wipe them down.

17. Laundry Helper

Raise your hand if you hate those pesky yellow armpit stains on your precious white shirts! Well, on second thought, maybe don’t raise your hands … Anyway, you probably know that bleach is not the answer. So, what is? You probably guessed by now, but yes, hydrogen peroxide can help.

Combine two parts hydrogen peroxide with one part Dawn dishwashing liquid and let the solution sit for at least an hour. Then just spray it on the stain and scrub, scrub, scrub. You can add some baking soda for heavier duty staining.

18. Carpet Cleaner
Is your carpet in need of a little love? You can clean it up with just three ingredients — hydrogen peroxide, lemon essential oil, and water.

Mix two parts water with one part hydrogen peroxide and five drops of lemon essential oil. Make sure you use a dark bottle (like the one peroxide comes in). Shake it up and it’s ready to go. Just spray it on the stained carpet, let it sit for a minute or two, and then use a brush to scrub the stains out. This solution works on upholstery, too, and you can repeat the process a few times until you get your carpet and fabrics squeaky clean!

19. Plant Revitalizer
Do you try really hard to have a green thumb, but no matter what you do your plants keep succumbing to fungus? You can create an all-natural, DIY germicide with just some water and hydrogen peroxide. Add some peroxide to a spray bottle full of water and spray the solution onto the wet soil after you water the plants. You can just let it soak right in and it should help prevent any unwanted fungus from harming your plant and taking the nutrients it needs.

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Himalayan Pink salt contains  84 trace minerals, balances body's PH, 99 % pure.
Since almost a year, I've been using this salt, I can tell you, you need almost 1/2 the amount of salt compared to the white salt ! So, you save money too.

Normal white salt contains aluminum derivatives, anti-caking agents, increases blood pressure, and bleaching agents.

So, you can see why the white salt is harmful to us now. Please change to the healthy option, Himalayan pink salt. Good health and happiness to all.

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IMPORTANCE OF VITAMIN C FOR OUR SKIN

Vitamin itself stands for ‘vita’ means ‘important or vital’ and ‘amin’ means ‘substance’. Vitamins are essential for various body functions, and their deficiency can lead to severe problems. Vitamin C is one of the essential vitamins and has multiple benefits for the skin, hair, and overall health. Almost all food substances including regular vegetables and fruits contain some amount of vitamin C, and so it is rare for people to develop this deficiency. However, making sure there is sufficient vitamin C in the diet is very useful.

1. Collagen: Vitamin C is essential for growth of the collagen which forms the connective tissue layer. A diet low in vitamin C produces dull, lifeless skin. Including vitamin C enriches the underlying layers of the skin, producing glowing, firm skin.
   
2. Sun Protection: Vitamin C is very critical in protecting the skin against sun damage. When the sun is exposed to the sun, there is a release of free radicals, which is reduced with vitamin C. It is also rich in antioxidants which protect the skin from ultraviolet damage.
   
3. Wound Healing: When there are wounds, vitamin C helps in quicker and better healing of wounds by producing ligaments and creating scar tissue.
   
4. Blood Vessels: Vitamin C ensures optimal dilation of blood vessels and this helps in good blood flow to the skin. The skin glow and elasticity is largely improved when there is adequate vitamin C in the diet. Skin texture can turn dull and dry when there is less vitamin C in the diet.
   
5. Bleaching Effect: One of the best natural remedies for fairer complexion is the regular use of lime. It reduces melanin production and melanin oxidation. It also reduces the incidence of melanomas, age spots, freckles, and protects from general photo-chemical reactions which lead to Sun damage.
   
6. Reduces Wrinkles: In addition to the other anti-ageing benefits, there are reduced wrinkles on the skin with a vitamin C-rich diet. This is due to the antioxidant property of vitamin C which ensures sufficient collagen formation and avoids intrinsic ageing. The photo-damage effects are also reduced.
   

It is important to note that vitamin C absorption is reduced by smoking, cooking steaming, microwaving, and prolonged storage. It is advisable to consume raw fruits and vegetables and freshly cooked foods for maximum benefit. If your diet does not contain sufficient vitamin C, ensure you take supplements, which are available in the market in various forms.

Go ahead and ensure your diet is rich in vitamin C and see these changes for yourself. There also would be dramatic effects on overall health as you consume more of this wonder vitamin.

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Ready to use non-toxic cleansers from the kitchen

VINEGAR: Great natural cleaning product, disinfectant and deodorizer

* Use pure vinegar in the toilet bowl to get rid of rings.
* Mop the floor in the bathroom with a vinegar/water solution for that extra gleam.
* Vinegar also eats away the soap scum and hard water stains on your fixtures and tiles.
* Vinegar works wonders for sweat smell from clothes, especially your workout clothes. Just soak smelly clothes in a detergent solution and add a dash of vinegar to it.
* Make a solution with 1 part of vinegar and 2 parts of water and use it to clean your stovetop, appliances, countertops in the kitchen.
* Leave vinegar overnight on your chopping board and find it stain and odor free in the morning.
* Vinegar can be used as a natural fabric softener, just add ½ cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle in the washing machine
* Add 3 tablespoons of vinegar to 2 cups of water and viola, your window cleaning solution is ready.

LEMON JUICE: For an invigorating fragrance and a shiny home

* Lemon and salt work wonders to bring back the sparkle in your copper and brass utensils and fixtures.
* Countertop stains can be removed by leaving lemon juice on the stain for a few minutes. * Scrub the area with baking soda and watch the stains disappear.
* Add juice of a lemon in some water and leave in your refrigerator for a fresh smell.
* Lemon peals can be ground in the garbage disposal to freshen the drain. Hot water with a little lemon poured down a drain will also freshen it.
* Lemon juice is also a natural bleaching agent. Put lemon juice onto white linens and clothing and allow them to dry in the sun.
* Rub lemon onto the stains on your chopping board and let it sit. It will bleach the board, disinfects and remove any weird smells too.
* Lemon juice also works wonders in removing rust stains from clothes. Put lemon juice on the rust stain and then sprinkle cream of tartar on top of the juice. Let it sit on the stain until the rust is gone.

BAKING SODA: A natural deodorizer and cleanser

* Add baking soda to liquid detergent and scrub clean your tiles.
* Baking soda can help remove pungent odors from laundry even when they linger after repeated washing like smoke and sweat smell.
* Rubbing dry baking soda directly on clothing will remove the smell of vomit or baby spit-up.
* Deodorize your fridge and freezer by putting in an open container of baking soda to absorb odors.
* Wash marble-topped furniture with a solution of 3-tablespoons of baking soda in 2 cups of warm water. Let stand awhile, then rinse
* Mix a quarter cup of baking soda with a cup of warm water and wash down the outside of white appliances. It will help remove yellowing and restore the whiteness
* Make a solution of 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1/2 cup of vinegar, and 1 gallon of hot water. * This mixture will clean of grease and grime as well as deodorize. Works wonders for the kitchen exhaust fans.
* Leave a water and baking soda solution in thermos bottles and cooling containers overnight to get rid of stale smells.
* Polish silverware with dry baking soda on a damp cloth. Rub, rinse and dry.
* To remove burned-on food from a pan: let the pan soak in baking soda and water for 10 minutes before washing. Or scrub the pot with dry soda and a moist scouring pad.
* Remove that bad smell from ashtrays with baking soda and water.
* Sprinkle baking soda in your garbage bins to neutralize any smells.

TEA TREE OIL: A natural antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal solution

* Adding 2 teaspoons tea tree oil to 2 cups water in a spray bottle and spraying on mold will help get rid of the problem.
* Tea tree oil is also a very effective first aid remedy and against countless skin ailments, infections, cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and skin spots.
* One tbsp. of organic tea tree oil can be added with 3 cups water to make a multipurpose cleaning solution. This can be sprayed on toilet seats, countertops and washbasins to cleanse and deodorize.
* Use a facial steam, using ten drops of tea tree oil with five drops of eucalyptus in boiling water. Inhale the steam to get relief if you have a cold.
* Cool sunburn and soothe bruises with a tea tree oil compress made from adding ten drops of tea tree oil to some cold water.
* Treat blisters with tea tree oil by cleaning the affected area and directly applying the oil.
* Wash your face and apply tea tree oil directly to pimples and blemishes twice daily to help them clear.
* Add a few drops of tea tree oil to your everyday shampoo and get rid of dandruff.