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Oxygen is the most abundant element on earth, comprising 45.6% of the earth’s crust and 20.95% of dry air and is one of the most vital elements to support life for plants, animals and humans. Hydrogen peroxide has been in drug stores for many years as an antiseptic and bleach.

It is not approved by the FDA or medical profession to be taken internally, but it has many uses in homes, farm and garden.

To make a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution using 35% hydrogen peroxide, mix 1 ounce of 35% into 11 ounces of water. This makes ¾ pint 3% hydrogen peroxide solution. CAUTION: If you spill 35% hydrogen peroxide on your skin, rinse immediately with warm water. Avoid contact with eyes. It must be handled with great care and respect. DO NOT keep in the refrigerator where it can be mistaken for water.

SOME OF THE USES OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Use 3% hydrogen peroxide in chilled water for washing chicken or other poultry and beef or pork.

Cleansing for vegetables and salad greens: add ¼ cup 3% hydrogen peroxide to a sink full of cold water. Wash vegetables thoroughly, rinse with cold water and drain. This process prolongs freshness.

In the dishwasher or dishwater: add 2 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the regular washing formula. Your glasses will sparkle::

Marinade: Place meat, fish or poultry in a casserole pan. Cover with a diluted solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Place in a loosely covered container in refrigerator for ½ hour. Rinse and cook.

Leftover tossed salad: Spray with a solution of ½ cup water and 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide. Drain, cover and refrigerate. Eliminates use of chemical preservatives.

To freshen kitchen: Keep a spray bottle of 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide in the kitchen. Use to wipe off counter tops and appliances. It will disinfect and give the kitchen a clean, fresh smell. Works great in the refrigerator and lunch boxes.

Humidifiers and steamers: Use 1 pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a gallon of water. This helps keep them clean too.

Laundry: Add 8 ounces hydrogen peroxide to your wash in place of bleaches.

Shower: Keep a spray bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the shower. Spray your body after washing to replace the acid mantel on skin that soap removes.

Rejuvenating/Detoxifying bath: Add 6 ounces of 35% hydrogen peroxide to a tub of water, you may increase up to 2 cups. Soak at least ½ hour.

Alternate bath: Add ½ cup 35% hydrogen peroxide, ½ cup sea salt, ½ cup baking soda or Epsom salts to water and soak

Hot Tubs & Pools: Hydrogen Peroxide is a healthy alternative to chlorine in your hot tub. Start with clean water. Shock water initially with 8 ounces of 35% per 500 gallons of water. Add peroxide as required to maintain a concentration of 30-40 parts per million. This can be determined by peroxide test strips. Repeat the shocking procedure if peroxide is not deectable in the water. Keep the filters clean. Peroxide can also be used as residual disinfectant in conjunction with an ozonation system. Check with hot tub manufacturer about compatibility of hydrogen peroxide to your system.

Vegetable Soak: Add ¼ cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a full sink of cold water. Soak lifht skinned (like lettuce) 20 minutes, thicker skinned (like cucumbers) 30 minutes. Drain, dry and refrigerate. This procedure will prolong freshness.

Foot soak: Add 1 ½ ounces 35% hydrogen peroxide to 1 gallon water and soak

Athlete's foot: Soak feet nightly in 3% hydrogen peroxide until condition is improved.

Mouthwash: Use 3% hydrogen peroxide. Add a dash of liquid chlorophyll for flavor is desired.

Toothpaste: Use baking soda and add enough 3% hydrogen peroxide to make a paste, or just dip your brush in 3% hydrogen peroxide and brush

Pets: For small animals (dogs & cats) use 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide to 1 quart of water for their drinking water and bath

House and garden plants: Put 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide in 1 quart water. Water or mist plants with this solution

Sprouting seeds: Add 1 ounce 3% hydrogen peroxide to 1 pint of water and soak the seeds overnight. Add the same amount of hydrogen peroxide each time you rinse the seeds.

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