Chlorox vs Peroxide

July 30th, 2010

Clorox vs. Peroxide.

VERY interesting and inexpensive. This was
written by Becky Ransey of Indiana  (a doctor’s wife), and I want to share it
with you. She was over recently for coffee 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 Plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide
you can 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 also know bleach was invented in the late 40′s? It’s chlorine,
folks! And it was used to kill our Troops. Peroxide was invented
during WWI in the 20′s. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of our
troops and hospitals.

Please think about this:

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle)
and hold in your mouth for 10 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.

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 counters.

4. After rinsing off 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.

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.

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 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 & has peed on the floor around the toilet & it’s begun to
smell of urine. Just put some peroxide in a spray bottle & spray. In the blink
of any eye all the smell will be gone & the bacteria eliminated!

Need to bleach some microfiber cloths or towels, use an oxygen bleach which is just solid peroxide.

Recycle Those Dryer Sheets!

July 28th, 2010

Today from Mary’s Cheapskate’s Newsletter she had a comment on reusing those dryer sheets. The lady saves them and wraps delicate Christmas ornaments in them. She just stuffed them in a container box till she needed them. I remember buying peaches in crates that were surrounded by little papers. They would of made wrappers as well.

Are you “crafty” person? When we were dyeing Easter eggs she saved the paper towels the kids laid the eggs on, or ones used to wipe up spills to make “new” eggs. They glued the now colorful paper towels on balloons, let them dry, broke the balloons, and whala new colorful eggs to decorate with. Or you could cut a hole in them and use them for a Easter egg basket.

If you use unscented dryer sheets, you might be able to do the same thing. You could even let the kids paint on them and then use them for another craft project.

Did you know that 1/2 a sheet is usually enough to soften a load? Tear them in half or reuse them to save on dryer sheets.

Make sure when using dryer sheets, that you wash you dryer filter periodically, as the softener will plug up the holes in the filter, causing your dryer to work harder. It will actually seal over the holes. You can test it by removing the filter from the dryer, running water over it. If the water stays on top, you need to wash the filter. This will help your dryer work more efficiently and save you money.

If you are able – let nature dry your clothes for you. Hang them outside or you can hang them on wooden racks in your home. In the winter time, this will help add moisture to your house.

Green Pet Tips!

July 22nd, 2010

two dogs looking
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Do you have dogs or pets in your household?

Then keep a microfiber towel at your door to wipe them off when they come in. We keep a towel at each door, so we always have one ready to wipe them off, where ever you decide to bring them in. The “Dog Whisperer” suggests grooming or cleaning off your pet before they come in to help you keep your home clean.

Microfiber towels also are great when giving your pet a bath. They are more absorbent than cotton, so the job may require fewer towels or even a smaller microfiber towel will do.

I like to give our small dog a quick cleanup with a microfiber all purpose cloth. I just wet it and wash him up.

These would work well if you are preparing a pet or animal for showing. Clean and dry them up quickly with a microfiber cloth or towel.

Microfiber as great “attractibility” for dirt. It grabs the dirt, pulling it inside the cloth off of your pet or animal you are trying to clean up. Take some along when showing for quick touch-ups.

When training a pup, keep a microfiber cloth handy to wipe up those accidents, you can even use one to clean your carpets. First wash the spot with a pet deordorizer/spot remover and dry it with another microfiber cloth.

Waffle Weave Flowers!

July 19th, 2010


I took a navy, an off white, light blue and a light mint waffle weave facial or dish cloth and created a flower in a pot. I got this idea from a customer who had purchased some packages of the Assorted pack of microfiber cloths, and “rolled” them up and put individual “flowers” in small clay pots as favors for a women’s gathering.

It was a really cool gift, for not only was it decorative, but useful as well, and it helped the ladies live “greener” lives as well.

Microfiber dish cloths are great for picking up crumbs, dirt or grease off of your counter tops or appliances.

Got stainless steel appliances, clean them easier and more efficiently with microfiber dish cloths. No need to clean them with stainless steel cleaner again.

Want a great facial cloth for exfoliating your skin, try a microfiber waffle weave cloth. They clean your skin safely and chemical free. You can have more beautiful, healthier looking skin by just using a microfiber facial cloth.

Safe, Natural Cleaning Methods

July 15th, 2010

Are your chemical cleaners making you sick?

Do you have allergies or do members of your family have allergies?

Do you want some simpler, safe and natural solutions to cleaning?

On May 12, 2010 on TheDoctorsTV.com they had some suggestions for healthier cleaning methods.

To Clean Your Toaster

Get some large salt crystals and shake them into your toaster. (Also remember to empty out the crumbs and chunks out of the bottom tray periodically.) Shake some into your toaster. Cover the toaster completely with plastic wrap and shake. Then empty everything into the garbage. Mice and other creatures like to come and eat the “left overs” in our toasters. Gross city, let’s strive to keep them cleaner!

To Clean Your Coffee Pot

To remove brown stains in the pot: use an effervescent product (like tablets to clean dentures) and add with water to the pot and let soak. To clean the coffee maker: add a mixture of 2 parts vinegar (2 cups) and 1 part (1 cup) water to maker and run through the system.  Then run a clean pot of water through, to rinse.

To Clean Tray Under Water Dispensers

Take a toothbrush and white vinegar to clean and disinfectant the tray.

To Clean Your DishWasher

Run inexpensive citric flavored drink mixture through a cycle. For even more tips check out this site: http://www.essortment.com/home/cleandishwasher_sopn.htm. Clean the outside of your dishwasher with a damp microfiber dish cloth.

To Clean Your Microwave

Squeeze a lemon into a bowl of hot water. Place in your microwave for about 5 minutes. Then wipe clean. Doing this will help to loosen dried on material stuck to the walls and ceiling of the microwave. I wonder if vinegar would do the samething? Try adding a 1/2 cup to a bowl of water.

To Unclog A Drain

Take a 1/2 cup of baking soda, pour it down the drain. Then pour in 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Let it work till foaming stops and then pour down the drain a pot of boiling water. Do monthly to keep drains clean.

Live Green, Eat Garden Fresh Vegs!

July 12th, 2010

Stir Fry Vegetables
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It is so wonderful to be able to eat fresh, organic vegetables right out the garden.

We are now picking beans and raspberries. The peas are finished, but we have been able to have stir fry made with fresh vegetables right out the garden. I made it with onions, carrots, green and wax bean, kolrabi, zucchini & peas. Then I added a package of chicken flavored Rama noodles, for flavoring. It was low cal, quite tasting with lots of vitamins.

We have had spinach, lettuce and radishes so far this season too. The radishes didn’t do real well, because we had put turkey manure on our garden this spring, and it is high in nitrogen. So we got lots of tops, but few radishes. The turkey manure gave quite a boost to the garden.

There are many ways to have a “garden”. You can do “pot” gardening, just plant some vegetables in large pots, or use the “bag” method, by using 40 lb bags of potting soil, cutting out the top, and planting the vegetables in the bag. You can have raised garden beds, or just an old fashion regular garden plot. Happy gardening and happy eating!!

Go Natural: Use Honey

July 9th, 2010

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I had read on an email I receive about using honey for wound healing. It has antiseptic qualities. It has been found to work well for diabetics who have a wound that has been difficult to heal.

So I decided to do some more research into what are some of the other benefits of using honey.

I found this post called: 15 Unconventional Uses for Honey that included how to use honey as a skin moisturizer, an antiseptic, acne remover, immune booster, energy booster, a treatment for a sore throat and many others.

I have a friend that makes a tea with honey and cinnamon. It is very good.

On a post called Less Know Uses of Honey it talks about giving children (over a year old) a drink of milk and honey to help calm them and help them sleep better.

On Uses of Honey & Cinnamon & its Benefits they give recommendations for using honey and cinnamon to help: arthritis, hair loss, low energy, bladder infections, toothaches, cholesterol, colds, upset stomach, gas and a number of other issues. Hopefully this site will help you find some natural remedies to common illnesses.

More sites on honey uses:

Uses for honey - baking tips

A Jillion Uses for Honey – skin care ideas

8 Uses for Honey You May Not Know About - assorted ideas

Hope this helps to give you a new appreciation for this wonderful natural product. Also help save our bees, by limiting insecticide use in your gardens.

Stay Cool!

July 7th, 2010

With all the hot weather we’ve had lately it is difficult to stay cool!

Ways to stay “cooler” and save on energy is to use fans instead of an air conditioner.  Also close your windows to keep the heat and humidity out. Pulling your shades or blinds also helps.

For future help, plant trees around buildings to help shade your house during the summer heat. It has been stated that a tree can save you as much as $250.00 in cooling costs over a season.

We run our dehumidifier for part of the day to draw down moisture in the house, making it feel cooler. By keeping our windows and doors closed during the day, helps keep it out. Then when it cools down at night we reopen the house.

If  you live in the southern climates, where sometimes it just stays hot, you can raise the temperature on the air conditioner a couple of degrees, and still be cool, but it won’t cost you as much in energy. Removing the moisture is the biggest help, for you feel the heat worse with higher humidity.

Wearing cooler clothes can help, especially fabrics that help to wick away the moisture from the skin, helping you to feel cooler.

Make sure you drink plenty of fluids, in order not to suffer heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

If you have pets, give them plenty of shade and liquids as well.

We try to do our gardening in the early or latter parts of the day, when we have more shade. This allows to work outside and not have to deal with as much of the heat.

Clean Your CD’s and DVD’s With Toothpaste!

July 1st, 2010

Clinically Proven Everyday Protection Against Time
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I came across a video that shows you how to clean scratches off of CD’s and DVD’s using toothpaste.

Check it out at Wise Bread, restore those seemingly unusable discs again. Got kids, you need to watch this.

Natural Ant Killers!

June 28th, 2010

Black Ant (Formica subsericea) mound
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We have an abundance of ants this year, with some large colonies in our lawn. So last week I went looking online to find a natural way to get rid of them.

In this article “Amazing Non Toxic Ant Killer” and in this article “Organic Ant Killer” I found out you can use old fashioned grits, cream of wheat or oatmeal sprinkled around on the nest dry to eliminate the ants. The ants eat the cereal, it swells in their stomachs, killing them. Just sprinkle it on and around the ant hill, without disturbing the nest. In a few days they will be gone.

I have seen less of the ants, but I need to do it again, because of heavy dew and rain, which causes the oatmeal to get wet, causing it to lose its effectiveness.

It said in one of the articles, don’t feed the dry cereal to ducks, as it will cause gas in their intestines, and kill them. Ducks are unable to release gas.

So the next time you need to attack some ant hills, try dry cereal (a kind that swells on cooking) before purchasing a chemical compound.