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only a very weak solution - use what is comfortable for you. ( http://www.dancingalgae.com/hy drogenperoxide.html)

Fruit/vegg ie wash

Soak fruits and vegetables in 3% food-grade hydrogen peroxide, rinse, and refrigerate to preserve freshness and kill germs on the skin. A faster method is to spray fruits and veggies with hydrogen peroxide, let stand for a few minutes, and rinse. (http://h2o2hydrogenperoxide.c om/addition.html)

Stain removal

For most common stains, apply a little hydrogen peroxide to a stain and allow to dry. Repeat if necessary. For some more stubborn stains, mix a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a bit of cream of tartar and rub into the stain, then rinse (http://www.rd.com/content/ext raordinaryuses/extraordinary-u ses-for-hydrogen-peroxide/). Use caution when using hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover, as some fabrics may turn yellow. Try it on a small test area first.

Windows and mirrors

Hydrogen peroxide leaves a streak-free shine on glass surfaces in your home. Simply use a spray bottle to wet the surface with 3% hydrogen peroxide, and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth. This can also help disinfect, which is important in homes with little ones who like to put their mouths on the glass.

Household disinfectant

Hydrogen peroxide can be used to disinfect almost any household surface, including cutting boards, countertops, toilets, and floors. Simply wet the surface to be cleaned with hydrogen peroxide, then leave it sit for a few minutes. If germs are present, you will see fizzing and foaming as the peroxide does its job. After a few minutes, rinse and repeat if desired. Hydrogen peroxide can also be used in the shower to kill mildew and mold.

Cancer

That's right - cancer. Food-grade hydrogen peroxide has been clinically proven to help slow the growth of and kill cancer cells. According to CancerTutor.com, "It has been clinically demonstrated that the spread or metastatis of cancer is directly proportional to the amount of oxygen around the cancer cells. The more oxygen, the slower the cancer spreads. The less oxygen, the faster the cancer spreads. If cancer cells get enough oxygen, they will die (cancer cells are anaerobic). Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) provides extra oxygen atoms that not only slow down the spread of cancer, but also kills cancer cells (http://www.cancertutor.com/Ca ncer/HydrogenPeroxide.html)." Many doctors administer hydrogen peroxide via intravenous drip, as drinking hydrogen peroxide, even food-grade, may corrode the stomach and intestines and is thus ill-advised. Some patients find that soaking in a bath with hydrogen peroxide may also help (for more specific instructions, please refer to http://www.cancertutor.com/Can cer/HydrogenPeroxide.html).

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