Many Uses for Baking SodaHealth Uses
Use it as an antacid. Warnings:
Use it as underarm deodorant by applying it with a powder puff or can be used wet.
Mix half a teaspoon with peroxide paste and use it as toothpaste.
Use it as a face and body scrub.
Add a cup to bathwater to soften your skin.
Relieve skin itch from insect bites and pain from sunburn.
Remove strong odors from your hands by rubbing them with baking soda and water.
Put two tablespoons in your baby’s bathwater to help relieve diaper rash.
Apply it on rashes, insect bites, and poison ivy irritations.
Take a baking soda bath to relieve skin irritations.
Heartburn? Take a teaspoon of baking soda mixed with one-half glass of water.
Freshen your mouth by gargling half a teaspoon of baking soda mixed water.
Relieve canker sore pain by using it as mouthwash.
Use it to relieve bee stings.
Use it to relieve windburns.
Apply it on jellyfish sting to draw out the venom.
Unblock stuffy nose by adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your vaporizer.
Use in first aid, in treating scalding, to prevent blistering and scarring. Cover scald area with a liberal layer of bicarb and seek medical assistance.
In the Home
Keep cut flowers fresh longer by adding a teaspoon to the water in the vase.
Put out small fires on rugs, upholstery, clothing, and wood.
Extinguish small grease or electrical fires by being thrown over the fire. However, it should not be applied to fires in deep fryers as it may cause the grease to splatter.
Put an open container of baking soda in the fridge to absorb the odors.
Sprinkle it on your ashtrays to reduce bad odor and prevent smoldering.
Sprinkle it on your slippers, boots, shoes, and socks to eliminate foul odor.
Turn baking soda into modeling clay by combining it with one and 1/4 cups of water and one cup of cornstarch.
After feeding your baby, wipe his shirt with a moist cloth sprinkled with baking soda to remove the odor.
Wipe your windshield with it to repel rain.
Improve the smell of dishrags by soaking them in baking soda and water.
Suck it in with your vacuum cleaner to remove the odor.
Freshen the air by mixing baking soda with your favorite perfumed bath salts. Put the mixture in small sachet bags.
Restore stiff brushes by boiling them in a solution of 1/2 gallon of water, 1/4 cup of vinegar, and a cup of baking soda.
Put it under sinks and along basement windows to repel cockroaches and ants.
Scatter baking soda around flowerbeds to prevent rabbits from eating your veggies.
Sweeten your tomatoes by sprinkling baking soda on the soil around your tomato plants.
Sprinkle it onto your cat’s litter box to absorb the bad odor.
Sprinkle it on your pet’s comb or brush to deodorize their fur and skin.
In Cooking
Use it as a substitute for baking powder by mixing with it with cream of tartar or vinegar.
Wash fruits and vegetables with it.
When boiling a chicken, add a teaspoon of baking soda to the water. Feathers will come off easier, and the flesh will be clean and white.
Soak dried beans to a baking soda solution to make them more digestible.
Remove the distinctive taste of wild game by soaking it in a baking soda solution.
Make a sports drink by mixing it with boiled water, salt, and Kool-Aid.
Remove the fishy smell from your fillets by soaking the raw fish in a baking soda solution for an hour inside the fridge.
Make fluffier omelets by adding half a teaspoon of baking soda for every three eggs used.
Reduce the acid content of your tomato-based recipes by sprinkling them with a pinch of baking soda.
Use in cooking vegetables, to make them softer, although this has gone out of fashion as most people now prefer firmer vegetables which contain more nutrients, and fibre. Bicarb destroys acids in food, including Vitamin C.
Cleaning Purposes
Add to the rinse cycles of washing machines (together with the detergent) as a replacement for softener and also to remove odors. Remove heavy tea and coffee stains from cups when diluted with warm water. Add a cup to the toilet, leave it for an hour, and then flush. It will clean the toilet and absorb the odor.
Use it to scrub sinks, showers, plastic and porcelain tubs
Spray it on walls, mirrors, and countertops.
Add a spoonful to your dishwasher to make scrubbing dishes easier.
Remove grease from pots and pans.
Dry clean carpets and upholstered furniture by sprinkling baking soda over the fabric and gently brushing it. Leave it for an hour or overnight, then vacuum.
Boost your laundry detergent’s cleaning power by sprinkling a handful on dirty clothes.
Combine it with water to make a paste for polishing stainless steel and chrome.
Remove scratches and crayon marks from vinyl floors and walls.
Clean your shoes with it.
Clean garbage cans with it.
Use it to wash diapers.
Clean the fridge with it.
Soak brushes and combs in a baking soda solution.
Mix it with water to wash food and drink containers.
Put three tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of warm water, then use the mixture to wash marble-topped furniture.
Absorb it with a damp sponge, then clean Formica countertops with the sponge.
Use it to get rid of stale odors from cooling containers and thermos bottles.
Run your coffee maker with a baking soda solution, then rinse.
Combine with hot water to clean baby bottles.
Sprinkle it on barbecue grills, then rinse it off.
Scatter it on your greasy garage floor, scrub the floor, and rinse.
Remove burned-on food from a pan by soaking it in a baking soda solution for 10 minutes before washing.
Clean your ashtrays with a baking soda solution.
Keep your drains clean by putting four tablespoons of baking soda in them each week. Flush it down with hot water.
Clean your shower curtains by soaking them in baking soda and water.
Put it on a small brush to rub canvas handbags clean.
Use it to remove melted plastic bread wrapper from a toaster. Sprinkle baking soda on a damp rug, then use the rug to clean the toaster.
Use it to clean your retainers and dentures.
Make a thick paste of baking soda and water, and used it to scrub enameled cast iron and stainless steel.
Mix four tablespoons of baking soda with a quart of warm water, and use it to clean the inside part of an oven.
Use it to unclog gas stoves.
Use it to raise the pH balance of water (increasing total alkalinity) where high levels of chlorine (2–5 ppm) are present as in swimming pools and aquariums. Absorb the musty smell in old books, leaving them less odorous.
Great for female goats so they don't bloat, but keep it away from wethers.
Use as a cattle feed supplement, in particular as a buffering agent for the rumen.
The most amazing thing about baking soda is that it’s very cheap. You can do all these things for a very small cost. Baking soda is truly a miracle product, whether it’s used for baking or not.
**Note fromhttp://www.healthyhomecookin.com/health_tips_pgs/tips_baking_powder.htm
Ener-G baking powder is two ingredients: calcium carbonate and citric acid. Both are simple, natural ingredients.? It reacts with liquid so time is of the essence. Mix quickly and thoroughly, then put it into the oven as soon as possible.? It can be purchased at health food stores and Azure Standard
Problems with 'regular' baking powder and baking soda are two fold. The aluminum and the soda or sodium bicarbonate.
Aluminum may cause an inhibition of intestinal absorption of phosphorus and this may be followed by an increase in calcium loss. The effect is probably due to the binding of dietary phosphorus in the intestine by the aluminum. (Spencer & Lender, 1979). Much has been written on the harmful effects of aluminum. As for sodium bicarbonate The Poison Control Center lists baking soda under poisons, with directions what to do if swallowed!! Many dieticians recommend avoiding baking soda because it interferes with nutrition absorption and can lead to inflammation of joints, etc. ?The use of soda or baking powder?is harmful and unnecessary. Soda causes inflammation of the stomach, and often poisons the entire system.? Counsels on Diet and Foods p342 The body makes sodium bicarbonate to neutralize stomach acids after digestion is complete. But when you eat foods with baking soda in them (almost all baking powders contain soda) you impede the digestion right from the start. Poor digestion, poor absorption of nutrients, increase of toxin build up, and so on. The best thing for your health is to avoid baking powder and baking soda in your baking. Leave baking soda in the fridge to deodorize it.
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Many Uses of Colloidal Silver Back to the Basics
Colloidal silver was the most common antibiotic in use until 1938. It is a natural antibiotic, anti viral, and antifungal and can be used externally or internally with little chance of side effects or overdose. It is inexpensive, easily bought without a prescription and best of all, bacteria that has become immune to antibiotics has no i...mmunity to colloidal silver.
So, why isn't it being used more?
History of Colloidal Silver
When medical technology started gearing up in the late 1800s researchers found that all of the body's fluids were colloidal in nature. This means that blood, for example, is made up of particles suspended in a fluid.
Silver had long been used for its antibacterial qualities and so doctors began to look for ways to create a colloid that would easily be absorbed into the body. That was realized with the advent of electricity. In 1924, the first electro-colloidal silver was produced and over the next several years the technique was perfected.
This was not the first time silver had been used for its antibacterial properties. In 4000 B.C. Persian records indicate that water was kept in silver vessels to produce antibacterial and disinfectant qualities in it. The Romans used silver compounds on the battle field to treat wounds as did the Crusaders in the Middle Ages.
The pioneers in America, and even people up into the early 1900s used silver coins and flatware in jugs of milk to keep it fresh and good at room temperature.
Did you ever wonder where the term, blue blood, comes from?
Royalty and the upper classes used to use silver as medicine as well as eat from silver plates using silver flatware. They drank water which had been stored in silver pitchers from silver cups. Because of all of the silver particles they ingested their skin literally turned blue. This condition, Argyria, is caused by excessive intake of silver particles over a long period of time. Other than blue skin the condition is not dangerous.
The effectiveness of colloidal silver has been proven and accepted by science as fact. However, it was costly to produce and not as fast acting as some of the new antibiotics that were being discovered. Doctors began prescribing the new wonder drugs and silver was largely forgotten.
Improper Use Over Time Can Lead to Blue Skin
Synthetic Antibiotics Create Resistant Diseases
Unfortunately what the doctors did not know was that over time, and with misuse, the synthetic antibiotics actually produced antibiotic resistant bacteria.
The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta reported in the year 2000 that over 70,000 people died in hospitals in the United States from infections that resisted synthetic drugs.
Bacteria that are very common such as those that lead to ear infections or pneumonia are evolving into forms that are currently untreatable. We are creating super bugs. MRSA is one of these new, resistant microbes.
Is Colloidal Silver the Answer?
In the late 1970s a doctor by the name of Robert O. Becker was doing research on regeneration of spinal chords, organs and limbs. He discovered that silver promoted bone growth as well as destroying harmful bacteria in the surrounding area. More tests were run and the results were that colloidal silver is a broad spectrum antimicrobial. It successfully destroyed the following:
Since colloidal silver is considered a pre 1938 drug by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) it is approved for over the counter sales.
How to Use Colloidal Silver
Colloidal Silver comes in two basic strengths, 50 ppm and 500 ppm. It is important to have both on hand because they treat different things.
For eye infections, nose drops, or ears the 50 ppm is better to use and less likely to sting. For illnesses and infections that need to be treated internally the 500 ppm is the best choice.
The colloidal silver should be kept in a dark place, and always buy it bottled in a dark, glass bottle.
Generally, if you are treating an illness taking one ounce four times a day of the 500ppm is effective. It is nearly impossible to ovedose on it and the blue side effect only happens with very heavy use over a long period of time. Years, not weeks or months.
Other uses for colloidal silver are:
Make Colloidal Silver at Home
Colloidal silver is an excellent resource to have in your medicine cabinet. It should be part of everyone's first aid and emergency kits.
Learning to use colloidal silver in all of the possible ways means having a source of alot of colloidal silver...
That can get expensive, right?
Not necessarily. You see, it is a simple thing to make your own colloidal silver, and does not cost much at all.
You will need to make or buy a generator. It is less than $50 dollars to make one that will make as much colloidal silver as you could ever need. Here are some excellent resource links with instructions:
How to Make Colloidal Silver
Throughout the centuries and well into our modern time, silver in its various forms has been used by mankind to great effect. Milk farmers would use a silver bucket to collect the milk. The raw milk could then be left unrefrigerated for many hours without the chance of spoiling. It's also interesting to note that some cultures would add crushed silver to a newborn's first bath as a measure of protection against a threatening world.
It may surprise you to know that amongst our early settlers it was known that by throwing a silver dollar into their drinking wells and water receptacles, they were able to keep the water drinkable by killing off any bacteria that was likely present. In effect they were creating their own medicinal colloidal silver preparation. Did you know that the phrase "being born with a silver spoon in one's mouth" was actually coined during the period where plagues were frequent in Europe, in which affluent families would give their children silver spoons to suck on.
The History of Silver
How Long has Silver Been used for?
Silver has been used for thousands of years medicinally, and has been proven itself as enormously deadly against pathogens...
Even since the days before Christ, silver has been used medicinally to fight disease. For a very long time, silver was the number one antimicrobial tool used by doctors. In fact, in the year 69 B.C. silver nitrate was written about extensively in the contemporary pharmacopoeia.
A the turn of the century, silver was used extensively, and was a proven and accepted microbe killer. Colloidal silver was in fact the main tool that doctors used in treating infectious diseases. Up until 1938, over 650 fungi, yeast, viruses and bacteria were considered treatable with colloidal silver.
At the height of its use, from 1900 - 1939, there were over 96 different colloidal silver formulations in use. This was documented extensively by the Council on Pharmacy and Chemistry belonging to the American Medical Association, with many of the formulations being administered intravenously.
During this period, many physicians of note used silver nitrate extensively for all manner of pathologies and acute bacterial infections. Wound dressings were liberally infused with silver nitrate before application, with boils and internal infections being injected at the site of infection with this solution. Even to this day silver is used to treat gonorrheal ophthalmia, with the technique being pioneered back in 1881 by Carl Crede.
Unfortunately, the use of colloidal silver fell dramatically when in 1942 the U.S government purchased the rights to patent the now well known penicillin. However, Zhao and Stevens have recently stated for the record that "With the rise of antibiotic - resistant bacteria, silver is re - emerging as a modern medicine because all pathogenic organisms have failed to develop an immunity to it (silver ion)."
COLLOIDAL SILVER BENEFITS:
-Disease organisms are killed- testimonials for every affliction
-Electro-colloidal micro-water increases blood alkalinity
-Algae minimized in hydroponics & aquaculture–Ick eliminated
-Animal stocks healthier without pharmaceutical antibiotics
-Dangerous viral mutations from antibiotic overuse eliminated
-Physician, emergency room expenses reduced
-Odor causing bacteria destroyed in kitchen and bath
-Children are safer- fewer dangerous chemicals
-Childhood ailments reduced: eye, ear, nose, throat
-Non-addictive as a nasal inhalant
-Dressings & band-aids more effective
-Used in Burn Units nationwide- reduces scaring
-Water filtration technology is made safer
-Shoe odors are destroyed
-Food poisonings relieved- 20 minutes
-Toxic spider bites no longer necrotize
-Vaginal yeast colonies reduced
-Mosquito colonies abated
-Left-over food keeps longer (spritz)
-Cut flower life extended 3-fold
-Water purification & shelf-life extension...CS bottling now illegal in the EU except when labeled for this use
-Colloidal silver also offers many benefits for your skin.
Alfred Searle, of pharmaceutical giant Searle Labs researched colloidal silver and wrote a book on it. 112 pharmaceutical silver drugs were ultimately patented.
Disease Organisms are Killed
Colloidal silver drugs were historically used on a now growing list if 132 ailments and people gained from their use, particularly for infection. This goes especially for all the varieties of Staph, and would include today's particularly virulent strain of MRSA or Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. The other simple disease organism in the news today- Salmonella, is dealt with in a 1/2 hour.
One top virologist pointed out that thirty-three of the top forty diseases are infectious and caused by pathogens so add free colloidal silver benefits to your list. His list includes 80% of all coronary disease- seemingly caused by C. pneumoniae, that precipitates inflammation and plaque build-up, thus occluding arteries, and even the brains blood supply, perhaps being the cause of Alzheimer’s.
In a 1999 Atlantic monthly, top virologist Ewald stated: Sacroidosis, Bowel Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Granulomatosis, Diabetes, Billiary Cirrhosis, Sprue, Kawasaki Disease, Lyme, Leprosy and TB are known to be caused by organisms.
The list of diseases that Ewald suspects as being caused by a particular organism include Heart disease, Arteriosclerosis, cancers, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, ovarian cysts, obesity, eating disorders and most major psychiatric disorders.
Still other diseases, which by the way colloidal silver benefits, that are suspected as being caused by untreated streptococcus infections or a lingering immune response resulting from some past infection, like Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pediatric Auto-Immune Neuropsychiatric Disorder (PANDA) and even Schizophrenia- Menninger suspected that in 1920!
It's always been known- silver is the best all-around germ fighter but it was mostly removed from America’s official Pharmacy back in 1975 when Dr. Bob Beck introduced his original 3-battery electro-colloidal silver generator.
The Pharmaceutical conglomerates see the writing on the wall and the things the FDA Drug Thugs do at their behest isn’t pretty. But the cat’s out of the bag and silver is homemade medicine again.
Water purifiers with silver impregnated filters led the parade The Russians used them on their space station to kill disease organisms in recycled body fluids. Now there are silver impregnated bandages and silver thread is being used for healing gloves and socks. New air ducts are being made from silver-coated metal to kill air-borne diseases and refrigerators are now manufactured with a silver lining. Professional kitchens now even have silver coated stainless steel counter surfaces.
Colloidal silver benefits us by creating micro-water
The Japanese discovered how to electrically separate water into two parts: acid and alkaline. This alters the hydrogen and oxygen bonds and creates smaller particles or micro-water. Most people buy micro-cluster water rather than a machine to make it. Tests show colloidal silver water alkalizes the blood in almost the same way as coral calcium. Colloidal silver alkalizes to assist against parasites & yeast infections too. Just Ask a Nurse. She'll likely tell you to make and take low PPM batches throughout the day for yet even more alkalizing colloidal silver benefits. Sometimes the right water puts a new spin on life.
Anecdote: Colloidal silver liquid saves lives
The first person to tell me it had saved their life was Dr. Judd of Phoenix Arizona. As a chemistry professor he was so excited after seeing a colloidal silver machine operate that he had to have one. He called five days after we shared an hour together and exclaimed how he had been healed of an affliction: an antibiotic resistant, post-operative cardio-pulmonary infection had continued to plague him after completing two rounds of pharmaceutical antibiotics. He faced using the strongest patented antibiotic at 78 years of age. He used colloidal silver without hesitation. Days later he claimed it had saved his life! He has now passed on- so it seems fair to share this. He was tenured by Phoenix Community College and wouldn’t offer a testimonial- but he did help spur me on so that you could get a proper dose of colloidal silver benefits.
Many Uses of CharcoalBack to BasicsTRANSFERRED There are so many activated charcoal uses that it's hard to know where to begin. Activated charcoal is one of the most non-toxic, absorbitive substances known to man and is highly underused. This amazing material is also called activated carbon.
I make my own heavy duty body scrub with a big helping of activated charcoal. It's fun g...etting "dirty" and black then rinsing off skin that is purified, satin smooth,and totally prepped for globs of moisturizer that melts right into my skin. Needless 2 say, my skin is to die for. Add some scrubby gloves to the ritual and welcome the skin that has been hiding since you were a babe.
So, what is activated charcoal? Food grade activated charcoal is usually made by heating wood or nutshells to an extremely high temperatures and/or oxidizing by exposing the raw material to steam or air. This process makes the carbon extremely porous. So porous, that one gram of activated charcoal can have a surface area equal to two tennis courts! There are other ways to make activated charcoal using chemicals so be sure to buy only "food grade" charcoal. Activated charcoal can be used for water filitration, improving your soil, removing odors and even for the health and beauty of you, your pets and livestock! ALERT! Activated charcoal should never be taken within two hours of any medication or supplement as it will absorb the medicine and render it ineffective!
HEALTH CHARCOAL "Charcoal medicine" has been used by hospitals and Naturopathic doctors for numerous ailments and drug overdoses. It is available in health food and supplement stores usually in capsule form but you can also find it in bulk. Because of its many uses and indefinite shelf life it's a great item to keep in the medicine chest.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL USES FOR FOOD POISONING Unfortunatly, food poisoning is becoming more and more common in this age of mass produced food. Activated charcoal has the ability to cure food poisoning by absorbing the toxins and bacteria. It will ease vomiting and stomach cramps from the flu and even cure a dogs upset stomach!
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL USES FOR POISONS AND OVERDOSES Charcoal can absorb many toxins and prevent them from entering the body. Activated charcoal should be given as soon as possible if there is suspected poisoning or overdose. CALL POISON CONTROL OR A HOSPITAL IMMEDIATELY! They can tell you what dosage to give. Having charcoal on hand can save a life! Our dogs, cats, birds and livestock can come in contact with toxics plants, fertilizers and pesticides, spoiled garbage, blue-green algae, flea products, grapes, chocolate or many other toxins that can threaten their lives. Call your veterinarian for dosage but here's a guideline for using charcoal for animal poisoning: * The recommended dose of activated charcoal for all species of animals is 1-3 grams of charcoal per 1 kg body weight.
Though activated charcoal can absorb more than 4,000 poisons, drugs, heavy metals, etc., here are a few it does not absorb well: Cyanide, ethanol, ethylene glycol, iron, lithium, methanol, mineral acids and salts are poorly adsorbed.
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL USES FOR HEALTH CONDITIONS Charcoal can also draw toxins through the skin so it can be used externally too. A simple poultice along with internal use can be very effective home remedies against abcesses, tumors, infections, wounds, poison ivy, pink eye, snake bites, spider bites, hemorrhoids, earaches and much more. Don't forget that this natural remedy works for animals also! My dog recently had a strawberry sized tumor on his leg which the vet diagnosed as a histiocytoma. This is a benign tumor but he said it would probably have to be surgically removed. I promptly brought Toby home and applied an activated charcoal poultice that night. I did this three nights in a row and by the third night it was half the size! Within a week it looked like he was only missing a patch of hair. This is amazing stuff!
HOW TO MAKE A CHARCOAL MEDICINE POULTICE
When using charcoal internally you can fight gas, bloating, diarrhea, acid indigestion, colic, liver disease, peptic ulcers, hangovers and more. Activated charcoal is not meant for long time use but can help with detoxing and cut your healing time greatly!
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL USES FOR ODORS There are many commercial products coming out using charcoal to:
You can make your own by buying charcoal in bulk and making sachets or by simply poking holes in a can or jar and filling! ACTIVATED CHARCOAL USES FOR PLANTS AND GARDENS By using charcoal in the garden you can improve soil drainage, reduce soil compaction, increase nutrients, give greater retention of water in dry soils, improve germination plus improve plant resistance to fungal disease and insect infestations. It will also absorb many herbicides, heavy metals and other toxins in your soil. It's a great natural fertilizer and an environmentaly friendly insecticide! There's just too many activated charcoal uses to list! You can help by listing your own below! No need to sign up or worry about us sharing your email address. It's free and easy!
Read more: http://www.healing-from-home-remedies.com/activated-charcoal-uses.html#ixzz1DzrwgZ7I I keep a large jar with a fifty fifty mix of powdered activated charcoal and white sugar in my pantry. If my goats ever have the misfortune of eating something toxic to them, I put out a big bowl of this mix. My goats gobble it right up since they love sweets. The charcoal binds the toxins. This either takes care of the entire problem or keeps things from progressing and getting worse until the vet gets there. It has literally been a life (many lives) saver for me and those ruminants I so dearly love.
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Many uses of VodkaBack to BasicsVodka is made from either grain, rye, wheat, potatoes or sugar beet molasses as the primary ingredients combined with yeast in order to generate alcohol. After distillation, the product is almost pure ethyl alcohol and is watered down before bottling, after which it usually has an alcohol content of between 35 - 50%.
Aside from drinki...ng, vodka has many other uses, some that can replace environmentally harsh chemicals we use around the home.
Thanks to its basic mixture of pure alcohol and water, vodka can be used as a strong household cleaner, pesticide and so much more. Bonus: it's a non-toxic alternative to many traditional products and chemicals.
Given the lack of ingredients in unflavored vodka, it can be used as a substitute for many cleaners with an alcohol, caustic or solvent base, without leaving the item smelling like liquor.
Of course, good vodka isn't cheap; so many of the the following ideas I found around the place are based on the assumption you have lost the taste for the stuff; or if you find yourself in a spot of bother and don't have anything else to use... or if you have a good supply of dirt cheap vodka :).
Remember to always spot test before going all out with any of these suggested uses.
1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandage with vodka. The solvent dissolves the adhesive.
2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers, fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking, let set five minutes and wash clean. The alcohol in the vodka kills mold and mildew.
3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with a soft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in the vodka cleans the glass and kills germs.
4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka and letting your safety razor blade soak in the alcohol after shaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.
5. Spray vodka on vomit stains, scrub with a brush, then blot dry.
6. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as an astringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.
7. Add a jigger of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo. The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair, and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.
8. Fill a sixteen-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spray bees or wasps to kill them.
9. Pour one-half cup vodka and one-half cup water in a Ziplock freezer bag, and freeze for a slushy, re-freezable ice pack for aches, pain, or black eyes..
10. Fill a clean, used mayonnaise jar with freshly packed lavender flowers, fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly and set in the sun for three days. Strain liquid through a coffee filter, then apply the tincture to aches and pains.
11. Make your own mouthwash by mixing nine tablespoons powered cinnamon with one cup vodka. Seal in an airtight container for two weeks. Strain through a coffee filter. Mix with warm water and rinse your mouth. Don't swallow.
12. Using a Q-tip, apply vodka to a cold sore to help it dry out.
13. If a blister opens, pour vodka over the raw skin as a local anesthetic that also disinfects the exposed dermis.
14. To treat dandruff, mix one cup vodka with two teaspoons crushed rosemary, let sit for two days, strain through a coffee filter and massage into your scalp and let dry.
15. To treat an earache put a few drops of vodka in your ear. Let set for a few minutes. Then drain. The vodka will kill the bacteria that is causing pain in your ear.
16. To relieve a fever, use a washcloth to rub vodka on your chest and back as a liniment.
17. To cure foot odor, wash your feet with vodka.
18. Vodka will disinfect and alleviate a jellyfish sting.
19. To remove cigarette smoke in your home or office mix one part vodka and three parts water and spray the clothing, then launder and let dry.
20. Pour vodka over an area affected with poison ivy to remove the urushiol oil from your skin.
21. Swish a shot of vodka over an aching tooth. Allow your gums to absorb some of the alcohol to numb the pain.
22. To increase the life of cut flowers, add a few drops of vodka vase water along with 1 teaspoon sugar.
23. Use it undiluted to remove ink stains from fabric (dab, don't rub).
24. Use undiluted vodka to remove paint from clothes.
25. Vodka sprayed on areas where cats have peed or sprayed will remove the odor.
26. A healthy splash of vodka in old water storage containers will help kill bacteria.
27. Spray vodka on clothes to remove lingering odors.
28. A few drops of vodka will clean jewelery.
29. Vodka can be used as a glass cleaner. Dilution recommendations vary, 25 - 50% vodka and the balance being water seems to be the general guideline. Use in a spray bottle.
30. Use it to make vanilla extract. Place 4 vanilla pods in a jar and add a cup of vodka. Use an airtight lid and then place in a cool dark spot. Shake the jar occasionally and after two months you'll have vanilla extract. Top up with vodka as you use it and only add more vanilla pods when it starts to lose potency.
31. Spray onto old potpourri to revitalize the scent.
32. Use vodka it to remove hair dye from your skin.
33. Vodka can help to remove tree sap from car paintwork.
34. Use undiluted as a weed killer spray.
35. Spray undiluted into your washing machine to neutralize odors.
36. For ink and grass stains, dip a clean cloth in vodka and rub spot. Rinse thoroughly. Lipstick on your collar? Blot stain with vodka, then launder in your regular wash.
37. Preserve Fresh Flowers-Plants all produce ethylene, a ripening gas that promotes maturation. Vodka stunts ethylene production, thereby helping flowers stay wilt-free longer. To keep store-bought flowers fresh, snip an inch off of each stem, add two teaspoons of vodka and one teaspoon sugar. Stir well and repeat this process every few days.
38. Chemical-Free Weed Killer-With help from the sun's heat, the alcohol content in vodka destroys unwanted broad-leaf weeds -- such as dandelions, chickweed and wild onion -- by breaking down their waxy-cuticle coverings. This action dehydrates and dries plants out. Remove weeds by filling a spray bottle with an ounce of vodka, several drops of liquid dish soap, and two cups of water. On a sunny day, spritz weeds with the solution until dripping wet.
Tip: Direct sunlight is needed for this technique to work, as weeds in the shade won't dry out.
39. Clean Chrome, Glass and Jewelry-Vodka is effective at making dull bathroom fixtures, chandeliers, eyeglasses, windowpanes and even precious gemstones (only stones that are a crystal, such as diamonds) sparkle like new.
- For chandeliers: Moisten a clean microfiber cloth with vodka and rub over dusty surfaces. Alternatively, you can spritz the chandelier with a solution of one cup water and one teaspoon of vodka in a spray bottle. Lay a drop cloth on the floor to catch drips. - For chrome: Soak a soft, clean cloth with vodka and shine. - For eyeglasses: Dip a clean, lint-free cloth in vodka and rub each lens (back and front) until clear. - For jewelry: Measure out one-fourth cup vodka in a shallow drinking glass or bowl. Drop in jewelry and let soak for 5-10 minutes. Rinse and dry. Tip: Do NOT clean pearls, opals and other porous stones via this method. - For windowpanes: Mix one cup water and one teaspoon vodka in a spray bottle. Spritz on windows and wipe clean with paper towels or a clean microfiber cloth.
40. All-Natural Pesticide-Also known as plant lice, aphids are tiny soft-bodied insects that suck the nutrient-rich sap from the stems of plants. To keep aphids off of plants add four cups water, four teaspoons of dishwashing liquid and four teaspoons vodka in a large spray bottle. Shake well and spritz areas where you spot infestations.
41. Use Vodka to Eliminate Odors-Vodka eradicates foul stenches -- and doesn't leave a scent when it dries. For an odorless air freshener, mix one part vodka with three parts water in a small spray bottle. Spritz area and let dry.
42. Eliminate swimmer's ear-If you don't have rubbing alcohol, fill an eardropper with vodka, and squeeze it into the affected ear, then let it drain out
43. Kills bugs in Food storage-Dry food such as rice, wheat, beans, etc. often contains insect eggs and often insects can creep in to eat what is in your "airtight" containers. To keep out the bugs and to kill any that might already be in the food, wet a clean washcloth with Vodka and place it in the container with the food. The Vodka evaporates in the container and kills anything inside but the food remains fresh and no taste is given to the food. Replenish every few months, works great!
44. LCD screen cleaner-these days everyone seems to have bigger and bigger LCD or LED television screens which are better and brighter to look at, but much harder to keep clean. Water-based cleaners will leave spots and streaks, harsher chemicals may etch the plastic. Try a little cheap vodka on a very soft cloth instead. It's perfect for cleaning dust and fingerprints without damaging the fragile surface. 45. Sand flea bites-A couple of years ago in Antigua on the beach mu legs were totally bitten with sand fleas. Back at the condo we had no first aid items, but we did have a bottle of Absolute Vodka in the refrigerator. So for three whole days I would wet paper towels with the vodka and rub it on my legs. It dried up the sand flea bites just as well as anything else from the pharmacy would have.
46. Coolant ingestion- When a child or animal ingests automobile coolant, (ethylene glycol,) it will kill them! It tastes sweet and many succumb to it each year! Forcing them to ingest alcohol, (vodka, for example,) will save their life until you get them to the hospital or the ambulance gets there! The body processes the grain alcohol in preference to the coolant and shunts the coolant on through instead of metabolizing it in the liver and having it crystallize and kill them!!! (This is what actually causes death! It crystallizes in the liver.)
47. Fill a clean, empty jar with fresh lavender flowers. Pour in vodka, seal the lid and set it in the sun. After 3 days strain the liquid,and apply to aches and pains.
48. Make herbal tinctures-in a mason jar, add vodka to dried or fresh cut herb- 80 - 100 proof to pour over the herbs, Have on hand 7-10 ounces of chopped fresh herbs for every quart of vodka. Try to utilize fresh herbs when creating tinctures. When using dried herbs, use 4 ounces of herbs to one pint of the vodka used.
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The Many Uses of VinegarBack to BasicsThe good thing about vinegar is once we've started a batch, we can keep it going for years! Just keep transferring some of the mother to a new batch! There are SO many uses, it's one item you want in your pantry
Cleaning ... White distilled vinegar is a popular household cleanser, effective for killing most mold, bacteria, and germs, due to its level of acidity. Cleaning with white distilled vinegar is a smart way to avoid using harsh chemicals. You’ll also be glad to know that it is environmentally friendly and very economical.
To shine chrome sink fixtures that have a lime buildup, use a paste made of 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar.
by combining 1/4 cup baking soda with 1 tablespoon liquid detergent. Add just enough white distilled vinegar to give it a thick but creamy texture.
with a cloth soaked in undiluted white distilled vinegar.
by pouring in 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup hot white distilled vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes then run hot water down the disposal to deodorize the garbage disposal.
Clean the microwave by mixing 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a microwave-safe bowl. Bring it to a rolling boil inside the microwave. Baked-on food will be loosened, and odors will disappear. Wipe clean.
Clean the shelves and walls of the refrigerator with a half-and-half solution of water and white distilled vinegar.
Cut the grime on the top of the refrigerator with a paper towel or cloth and full-strength white distilled vinegar.
Cut the fingerprints and dirt on your stainless steel refrigerator with1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water plus 1 tablespoon rubbing alcohol.
Avoid the bad smell when you heat up a newly cleaned oven by using a sponge soaked in diluted white distilled vinegar for the final rinse.
To clean a grease splattered oven door window, saturate it with full-strength white distilled vinegar. Keep the door open for 10 to 15 minutes before wiping with a sponge.
Remove soap buildup and odors from the dishwasher by pouring a cup of white distilled vinegar inside the empty machine and running it through a whole cycle. Do monthly.
To prevent good glassware from getting etched by minerals, wash then spray with full-strength white distilled vinegar. Give the glasses a hot water rinse before letting them dry or drying them with a towel.
For cloudy glassware, soak paper towels or a cloth in full-strength white distilled vinegar and wrap around the inside and outside of the glass. Let sit awhile before rinsing clean.
Get rid of lime deposits in a tea kettle by adding 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar to the water and letting it sit overnight. If more drastic action is needed, boil full-strength white distilled vinegar in the kettle a few minutes, let cool and rinse with plain water.
Remove mineral deposits from coffee makers with white distilled vinegar. Fill the water reservoir with 1 cup or more of white distilled vinegar and run it through a whole cycle. Run it once or twice more with plain water to rinse clean. (Check the owners’ manual first.)
Remove stains from coffee and teacups by scrubbing them gently with equal parts of salt (or baking soda) and white distilled vinegar. Rinse clean.
For stained and smelly plastic food containers, wipe them with a cloth dampened with white distilled vinegar.
Remove odors from a lunch box by placing inside a slice of bread that has been soaked in white distilled vinegar. Leave overnight.
Remove ugly film in narrow-necked glass jars, flower vases, and bottles by letting undiluted white distilled vinegar sit in them for a few hours. Add a little rice or sand and shake vigorously to loosen stubborn stains. Repeat if necessary.
Easily clean your mini blinds by wearing pair of white cotton gloves. Dip gloved fingers into a solution of equal parts white vinegar and warm tap water, and run your fingers across both sides of each blind. by dabbing them with a cotton ball saturated with undiluted white distilled vinegar.
Soothe sunburn with a spray of white distilled vinegar, repeating as often as you like. Ice-cold white distilled vinegar will feel even better, and may prevent blistering and peeling.
For cuts and scrapes, use white distilled vinegar as an antiseptic.
Get rid of foot odor by washing feet well with antiseptic soap daily, then soaking them in undiluted cider vinegar for 10 minutes or so. Remember that cotton socks aid odor control more effectively than wool ones.
Clean a hairbrush by soaking in a white distilled vinegar solution.
Tone facial skin with a solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar and water.
Aftershave lotion: If commercial aftershaves cause rashes and itching, try using undiluted white distilled vinegar as an aftershave lotion.
Lighten body freckles (not facial freckles) by rubbing on full-strength white distilled vinegar.
Eliminate bad breath and whiten your teeth by brushing them once or twice a week with white distilled vinegar.
Make nail polish last longer. Wipe fingernails with cotton balls dipped in white distilled vinegar before putting on nail polish.
Garden
White distilled vinegar provides many safe and natural ways to protect and enhance your garden and gardening tools. Not only will you feel good about keeping children and pets (and you!) away from pesticides and other chemicals, you’ll feel great about the low cost of vinegar compared to those other products.
Kill weeds and grass growing in unwanted places by pouring full-strength white distilled vinegar on them. This works especially well in crevices and cracks of walkways and driveways.
Give acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, hydrangeas and gardenias a little help by watering them with a white distilled vinegar solution now and again. A cup of white distilled vinegar to a gallon of tap water is a good mixture.
Stop ants from congregating by pouring white distilled vinegar on the area.
Discourage cats from getting into the kids’ sandbox or away from your flowers with white distilled vinegar.
Preserve cut flowers and liven droopy ones by adding 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar to a quart of water in a vase.
Get rid of the water line in a flower vase by filling it with a solution of half water and half white distilled vinegar, or by soaking a paper towel in white distilled vinegar and stuffing it into the vase so that it is in contact with the water line.
Clean out stains and white mineral crusts in clay, glazed and plastic pots by soaking them for an hour or longer in a sink filled with a solution of half water and half white distilled vinegar.
Remove crusty rim deposits on house planters or attached saucers by soaking them for several hours in an inch of full-strength white distilled vinegar.
Clean a birdbath by scrubbing it often with undiluted white distilled vinegar. Rinse well.
Get rid of rust on spigots, tools, screws or bolts by soaking the items overnight or for several days in undiluted white distilled vinegar.
Neutralize garden lime by adding white distilled vinegar to the area.
Avoid skin problems after working in the garden by rinsing your hands in white distilled vinegar.
Increase the acidity of soil by adding white distilled vinegar to your watering can.
Eliminate anthills by pouring in white distilled vinegar.
Cure a cement pond before adding fish and plants by adding one gallon of white distilled vinegar to every 200 gallons of water. Let sit three days. Empty and rinse thoroughly.
Sanitize outdoor furniture and picnic tables with a cloth soaked in white distilled vinegar.
Kill slugs by spraying them with a mixture of 1 part water and 1 part white distilled vinegar.
To catch moths use a mixture of 2 parts white distilled vinegar and 1 part molasses. Place mixture in tin can and hang in a tree.
Keep rabbits from eating your plants. Put cotton balls soaked in white distilled vinegar in a 35mm film container. Poke a hole in the top and place in the garden.
Remove berry stains on your hands by rubbing them with white distilled vinegar.
Clean plastic patio furniture with a solution of 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar to 1 gallon of water.
Wash fresh vegetables with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of white distilled vinegar in 1 ½ quarts of water.
When cleaning an outdoor fountain, soak the pump in white distilled vinegar to remove any mineral deposits.
Clean a hummingbird feeder with white distilled vinegar—soap or detergent can leave behind harmful residue.
Remove mold from terra cotta pots by soaking in a solution of 1 cup white distilled vinegar, 1 cup chlorine bleach, and 1 gallon of warm water before scrubbing with a steel wool pad.
Automotive
Because white distilled vinegar has so many wonderful uses as a cleaning agent, it’s no surprise that it is also perfect to use on some of your bigger cleaning projects—namely automobiles. The next time you’re washing your car, shift into high gear and really make it shine with a little vinegar.
Keep car windows frost-free overnight in winter by coating them with a solution of 3 parts white distilled vinegar to 1 part water.
Polish car chrome with full-strength white distilled vinegar on a soft cloth.
Remove unwanted decals and bumper stickers by covering them with a cloth soaked in white distilled vinegar, or by repeatedly spraying them with full-strength white distilled vinegar. They should peel off in a couple of hours.
Rid the windshield wipers of road grime by wiping them with a white distilled vinegar-soaked cloth.
Remove the leftover odor after a rider has been carsick by leaving a bowl of white distilled vinegar overnight on the floor.
Get rid of hard water stains on your car with a rinse made from 3 parts soft water to one part white distilled vinegar.
Wipe vinyl upholstery with a mixture of equal parts white distilled vinegar and water.
Remove winter road salt residue on car carpeting by spraying with a mixture of equal parts white distilled vinegar and water, then blot with a soft towel.
Remove the hazy film that builds up on inside windows by spraying with white distilled vinegar.
Remove dirt and stains from car carpeting with a mixture of half white distilled vinegar and half water.
When doing car maintenance, soak rusty bolts and screws with white distilled vinegar to make them easier to remove.
Loosen chewing gum stuck to carpeting or upholstery by soaking it in white distilled vinegar.
Create an all-purpose window cleaner with a few ounces of white distilled vinegar in a quart of water.
Give leather upholstery an extra shine by cleaning it with hot white distilled vinegar and rinsing with soapy water. Make your car extra shiny by adding a few drops of white distilled vinegar to your bucket of water.
Pets
Humans aren't the only ones that can enjoy the many uses for white distilled vinegar-even our four-legged friends can benefit.
Give your dog a gleaming coat by spraying or rubbing with a solution of 1 cup white distilled vinegar to 1 quart water. As a bonus, you save the cost of an expensive shine product used on show animals. (Works even on a horse!)
Keep a dog from scratching its ears by wiping them out regularly with a soft cloth dipped in undiluted white distilled vinegar.
Remove skunk odors by wiping down the animal with a 50-50 solution of white distilled vinegar and water, followed by a plain-water rinse. Repeat if necessary.
Discourage a cat from sitting on a certain windowsill or other surface, or from scratching upholstery, by spraying white distilled vinegar on the item. Test first on an unnoticeable area to be sure there won’t be a discoloration.
Keep a cat out of a garden area by placing paper, a cloth, or sponge there that has been soaked in white distilled vinegar.
Get rid of the deposits and water lines that form in aquariums and fish bowls by wiping them down with white distilled vinegar and following with a good rinse. For stubborn deposits, soak for several hours or overnight.
Keep the birdbath clean by scrubbing it often with undiluted white distilled vinegar. Rinse well.
Keep flies away from horses or other outdoor pets by spraying a mixture of water and white distilled vinegar around the area where the animals are.
Remove cat litter odor by pouring ½ inch of white distilled vinegar in the empty litter box. Let it stand for 20 minutes, swish it around, then rinse with cold water.
Kill fleas by adding a little white distilled vinegar to your dog or cat’s drinking water.
Stop a dog from barking with a spray bottle filled with equal amounts of water and white distilled vinegar. When the dog barks, spray the vinegar water in its direction but not in the face.
Remove pet odors. After cleaning, cover the area with baking soda. Let it stand overnight. The next day vacuum up the baking soda and wash the area with white distilled vinegar. Rinse and let dry. Cats hate the smell of vinegar. If you have a cat that is marking its territory around your house, spray the area with white distilled vinegar then rinse with a hose.
Stop cats from fighting with each other with a spritz of a white distilled vinegar and water solution. Prevent cats from eating your plants by spraying the leaves with a solution of white distilled vinegar and water.
Cooking
Enjoying a salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing is one of the most popular ways to use vinegar in the kitchen. But that’s just the beginning! Regular and flavored vinegars are versatile recipe ingredients that add flavor and distinction, and can also contribute to good health!
To make basic vinaigrette salad dressing use 1 part white distilled vinegar to 4 parts oil.
Make creamy vinaigrette by adding some plain or whipped cream to a mixture of 1 part white distilled vinegar to 3 parts oil.
Tenderize meat with white distilled vinegar. Use it in marinades or when slow cooking any tough, inexpensive cuts of meat.
When poaching eggs, add a little white distilled vinegar to the water. The whites stay better formed.
For extra tenderness with boiling ribs or stew meat add a tablespoon of white distilled vinegar.
To add a zesty new taste to fresh fruits such as pears, cantaloupe, honeydew, or others, add a splash of rice or balsamic vinegar. Serve immediately to prevent the fruit from becoming mushy.
Freshen wilted vegetables by soaking them in cold water containing a spoonful or two of white distilled vinegar.
When boiling or steaming cauliflower, beets or other vegetables, add a teaspoon or two of white distilled vinegar to the water to help them keep their color. This will also improve their taste, and reduce gassy elements. This also works when cooking beans and bean dishes.
Make pasta less sticky and reduce some of its starch. Add just a dash of white distilled vinegar to the water as it cooks.
Give some extra zest to your white sauce by adding 1/2 teaspoon of white distilled vinegar.
Try cider or malt white distilled vinegar instead of ketchup with french fries—that’s how the British like to eat them. Either one is also great on fish or any fried or broiled meat or bowl of beans.
Remove kitchen odors that come from burnt pots or when cooking certain foods by boiling a small amount of water with 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar so that the steam circulates throughout the room.
Make onion odors disappear from your hands by rubbing with white distilled vinegar.
Add moistness and taste to any chocolate cake—homemade or from a box—with a spoonful of white distilled vinegar.
To keep frosting from sugaring add a drop of white distilled vinegar. It will also help keep white frosting white and shiny.
Make perfect, fluffy meringue by adding a teaspoon of white distilled vinegar for every 3 to 4 egg whites used.
Perk up any can of soup or sauce with a teaspoon of red or white wine vinegar.
Eliminate the greasy taste in food cooked in a deep fryer by adding a dash of white distilled vinegar.
If you’ve added too much salt to a recipe, add a spoonful of white distilled vinegar and sugar to try correcting the taste.
Keep molded gelatin desserts and salads from sagging or melting in the summer heat by adding a teaspoon of white distilled vinegar for each box of gelatin used.
When making tuna salad add a dash of any herb-flavored white distilled vinegar.
Turn out great rice by adding a teaspoon of white distilled vinegar to the boiling water.
To make the perfect picnic potato salad dressing combine 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Olives or pimentos covered with white distilled vinegar can be kept almost indefinitely if refrigerated.
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Borax and Its Many Uses!Back to BasicsHere is some borax information which will help you decide whether to use this eco-friendly cleaner. Borax is a wonderful, powerful cleaning agent to add to your arsenal of green and eco-friendly home cleaning products. It was a trusted cleaning product back in Victorian times - it was probably a familiar to most of our great great gra...ndmothers. his is the most crucial borax information - and yet reports about borax safety give a rather mixed message. Here's what I've gleaned about borax safety.While borax is safe if used correctly, be sure to read the safety advice below. Borax is a natural product in that it can be mined. Death Valley in the US has natural deposits of Borax. It can also be synthesised for industrial needs. It has fallen into relative disuse in recent times, doubtless because of the powerful chemical cleaners which now dominate supermarket shelves. Because of the recent interest in green cleaning materials and green living it is staging a come back. Borax information: what is it exactly? The chemical formula for household borax is B4O7Na2. 10H2O. Borax is a name for several different similar chemical compounds, of which probably the commonest is sodium decahydrate. They all contain sodium and boron. Boric acid or boracic acid is an acid which can be derived from borax. Boron, a valuable trace metal in foods and soils, is quite toxic in excess. In fact, it is so toxic that it can be used as a herbicide. Borax itself is also quite toxic, which means that safe handling and storage are imperative. It's toxic enough to kill ants, fleas and cockroaches and other unwanted insect life. Its effects upon the environment are not yet well documented but it can be toxic to aquatic life if too concentrated. It is regarded by the Australian government as a low threat to the environment but a moderate threat to health. Borax needs to be stored carefully because it is toxic if ingested. While this may be unlikely to happen, even by accident, anyone using it should be aware because of the dangers of very young children playing with it. Even as little as a teaspoonful could prove fatal if swallowed by a young child. For this reason, be very careful if using it anywhere near food and wipe up spills immediately. (See below for safety advice when using borax.) There is a slight hazard of contamination through skin contact. It may cause irritation and redness from prolonged contact. If you have any cuts or abrasions on your hands you should use rubber gloves when handling it or using it in solution. Borax can also be bought as a powdered hand soap. As it comes in a stable, crystalline powder there's very little danger of inhalation. However, if you use it as a fine powder you should protect yourself against inhalation and wear safety goggles. Borax is related to but not the same as boron - which is now thought to be an essential trace element in human nutrition. Some people take "Borax tablets" as a medicine for a variety of complaints. The amounts of borax contained in these preparations is extremely small and should present no health threat, used correctly. It is probably easy to get unduly concerned about the safety of borax; if you look at the toxicology data for common salt, it is not that different! Even salt can be hazardous if you ingest too much of it. For most purposes, borax is quite safe if you keep it out of reach of children and take precautions if there is a risk of dust inhalation. Some people use boracic acid for yeast infections. I've no idea how good or safe this is. Natural health through good nutrition may be a better long-term answer. Borax information: borax and cleaning Borax has several different cleaning properties. It can act a little like hydrogen peroxide in that it has a bleaching effect when dissolved in hot water. A reaction occurs in which a little hydrogen peroxide is produced (H2O2). It also enhances the cleaning power of other cleaning agents. Bleach for example, is made stronger by mixing with borax. It has anti-microbial properties and it inhibits moulds and fungal growth. It is quite strongly alkaline, so it's probably best to wear gloves if you are putting it into washing up water or using it for cleaning surfaces. It's not very reactive which means that it can be safely combined with other cleaning products. Don't mix it with acids or store it with acids. I've been using it for a few weeks now and it's really very good indeed. It's quite safe if used correctly, it's effective and it's fairly cheap. What more could you possibly want? Here's a look at what it does and what it's good for. Borax information: use it for general purpose cleaning
Boric acid (boracic acid) is a derivative from borax which is also used for killing insects. It is generally regarded as quite safe. Again, it should not be taken internally nor breathed in, as the chemical may cause respiratory problems. See also the safety advice below for how to use borax responsibly.
Borax information: safety advice Always keep borax away from food. It is quite toxic if ingested. As little as a teaspoonful could possibly kill a small child or make them quite sick, so keep it well out of reach of children.
For others swallowing borax could provoke gastic upsets. Nevertheless it is regarded by Rio Tinto (who manufacture it in California) as having "low acute toxicity".
Shine china. Add one-half cup 20 Mule Team Borax to a sinkful of warm water, rinse fine china, then rinse again in clean water. Deodorize cat filler. Mix one-and-a-half cups 20 Mule Team Borax to every five pounds of cat filler to reduce and control odor in the cat box. Preserve flowers. Mix one part 20 Mule Team Borax and two parts corn meal. Fill the bottom one-inch of an empty airtight canister with the mixture. Place the flower on the mixture, then gently cover the flower with more mixture, being careful not to crush the flower or distort the petals. Flowers with a lot of overlapping petals, such as roses and carnations, are best treated by sprinkling mixture directly into the blossom before placing them into the box. Seal the canister and store at room temperature in a dry place for seven to ten days. When the flowers are dried, pour off the mixture and dust the flowers with a soft artist's brush. Borax removes the moisture from blossoms and leaves, preventing the wilting which would normally result. Clean hairbrushes and combs. Mix a quarter cup 20 Mule Team Borax and a tablespoon of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid in a basin of warm water. Soak hairbrushes and combs in the solution, rinse clean, and dry. Clean a metal coffee pot. Fill the percolator with water and add one teaspoon 20 Mule Team Borax and one teaspoon detergent powder. Boil the water, let the mixture sit for a few minutes, then rinse clean. Clean chocolate from clothing. Sponge the spot with a solution of one tablespoon 20 Mule Team Borax and one cup warm water. Flush with water. If that doesn't work, make a paste with borax and water, work into the stain, let set for one hour, flush well with warm water, and launder as usual. Make children's clothing flame retardant. Mix together nine ounces 20 Mule Team Borax and four ounces boric acid in one gallon water. If the article is washable, soak in the solution after final rinsing, then dry. If the garment is not washable, spray with the solution. This solution, recommended by fire departments, may wash out of clothing and should be used after each washing or dry cleaning. Make your own household cleanser for walls and floors. Add one-half cup 20 Mule Team Borax, one-half teaspoon Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, and one teaspoon ammonia to two gallons warm water. Make your own automatic dishwashing soap. Use equal parts 20 Mule Team Borax and washing soda. Gently clean porcelain and aluminum cookware. Sprinkle 20 Mule Team Borax on pots and pans, rub with a damp dishcloth, and rinse thoroughly. Reduce water spots on glasses and dishes. Add one tablespoon 20 Mule Team Borax to the dishwasher Clean spills and stains on carpet and upholstery. Blot up the spill, sprinkle 20 Mule Team Borax to cover the area, let dry, and vacuum. Before treating, make sure the carpet dye is colorfast by testing an unexposed area with a paste of 20 Mule Team Borax and water. For wine and alcohol stains, dissolve one cup 20 Mule Team Borax in one quart water. Sponge in the solution, wait thirty minutes, shampoo the spotted area, let dry, and vacuum. Deodorize garbage disposers. Sprinkle two to three tablespoons 20 Mule Team Borax in the drain, let it stand for fifteen minutes, then flush with water with the disposer on. Borax helps deodorize garbage disposers by neutralizing acidic odors. Neutralize urine odors from mattresses and mattress covers. Dampen the spot, rub in 20 Mule Team Borax, let dry, then vacuum or brush clean. Neutralize pet urine and sour spilled milk odors. Dampen the spot, rub in 20 Mule Team Borax, let dry, then vacuum or brush clean. Boost laundry detergent. Add one-half cup 20 Mule Team Borax to each washload along with the recommended amount of detergent. For large capacity and front-loading machines, add three-quarter cup. Borax acts as a water conditioner, boosting the cleaning power of detergent by controlling alkalinity, deodorizing the clothes and aiding the removal of stains and soil. Wash diapers and baby clothes. Flush out dirty diapers and soak as soon as possible in a diaper pail filled with warm water and one-half cup 20 Mule Team Borax. Pre-soak for at least thirty minutes before washing in warm water, adding one-half cup borax with the recommended amount of detergent. Wash linens, bibs, slips, and cotton crib liners in hot water, adding one-half cup 20 Mule Team Borax and detergent. Borax helps get rid of odors, reduce staining, and make diapers more absorbent. Wash delicate hand washables. Dissolve one-quarter cup 20 Mule Team Borax and two tablespoons detergent in a basin of warm water. Soak hand washables for ten minutes, rinse in clear, cool water, blot with a towel, lay flat (woolens) or hang to dry (away from sunlight and direct heat). Eliminate bathtub rust stains. Scrub the stains with a paste made from 20 Mule Team Borax and lemon juice. Soften soap and rinse waters. Add one tablespoon of 20 Mule Team Borax per quart of water. Clean and deodorize a refrigerator. Mix one tablespoon 20 Mule Team Borax in one quart warm water. Wash spilled food with a sponge and soft cloth. Rinse with cold water. Keep the water in a humidifier free from odor. Dissolve one tablespoon 20 Mule Team Borax per gallon of water before adding to the unit. Use this treatment once or twice a year. Wash windows. Mix one-quarter cup 20 Mule Team Borax, one-half cup ammonia, and two gallons of water to add more sparkle when cleaning windows. Reduce ash and eliminate smoke problems from candlewicks in homemade candles. Dissolve one tablespoon of table salt and three tablespoons 20 Mule Team Borax in one cup of warm water. Soak heavy twine in the solution for at least 24 hours. Allow the twine to dry thoroughly before using to make candles. Sometimes referred to as "the miracle mineral," this time-honored household ingredient is the natural solution for just about everything under your roof, from cleaning to insect control. Borax, also known as sodium borate, is an a naturally occurring substance and an eco-friendly solution for many things around the house. Most commonly used as a cleaning agent, the uses extend far beyond that. PEST CONTROL
1. Keep roaches, waterbugs, and ants away by sprinkling a combination of equal parts all-natural borax and sugar. 2. Keep the mice out by sprinkling borax on the floor along the wall. 3. Get rid of bed bugs by sprinkling borax on your mattress. Let it sit and vacuum it up. 4. Kill fleas by sprinkling borax on your carpet. Leave it for an hour and vacuum it up thoroughly. CLEANING 5. Scrub dirty pots and pans with a mixture of 1 teaspoon of borax and warm water. Because borax is non-abrasive, it will work on the grime without damaging the surface material. 6. Remove a stubborn stain by mixing 1 cup of borax with 2 cups of warm water and apply the paste directly to the stain. Let it sit, then launder as usual. Remove carpet stains by dampening the stain thoroughly and rubbing some borax on it. Vacuum it then finish it off with a vinegar and water solution. Let it dry and repeat if necessary. Use this same method on soiled mattresses. It will get rid of both the odor and stain. 7. Remove rust by mixing the above solution with a tablespoon of lemon juice. 8. Make an all-purpose cleaner by mixing 2 tablespoons borax and 2 cups hot water in a spray bottle. 9. Removes oxidation from metals with borax. The ingredient is also used as a flux in welding. 10. Make your own floor and wall cleaner by mixing 1/3 cup borax, 1 tablespoons ammonia and 1 teaspoon dish detergent into 1 gallon of water. 11. As a laundry detergent, add one cup of borax to each load and significantly boost your cleaning power. 12. Remove stains from stainless steel or porcelain sinks with this recipe: Make a paste with 1 cup borax and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Using a sponge or cloth, rub the stain with the paste. Rinse with warm water. 13. Clean your toilet with this solution: Dissolve 1/2 cup of borax with 1 gallon of water. Scrub the toilet with a strong brush, let it sit and flush to rinse. This non-abrasive cleaner can also be used in the bathtub or on counters. 14. Clean outdoor furniture by washing it with this mildew zapping solution: In a spray bottle, mix 1 teaspoon dish detergent, 1 teaspoon borax and 1 quart warm water. 15. Make your own dishwasher detergent by mixing 1tablespoons borax and 1tablespoons baking soda. DEODORIZING 16. Minimize odor in your cat's litter box by mixing a few tablespoons of borax in with the litter. 17. Clean your garbage disposal by putting 3 tablespoons of borax down the drain. Let it sit for an hour and flush it with warm water. This will sanitize it, taking care of any smelly bacteria. 18. Remove mildew and mustiness from linens by soak them in 2 cups of borax mixed with 2 quarts of water. Let the linens sit for a few hours, then rinse them clean. 19. Unclog drains with 1/2 cup of borax followed by 2 cups of boiling water. Let it sit for 15 minutes, then run your water for a few minutes to flush it out. 20. Remove urine odor from a mattress. Wet the mattress rub in borax with a damp cloth. Let dry, then vacuum up the remaining residue.
21. Deodorize and clean your fridge by washing it with a borax and water solution.
22. Deodorize your garbage pail by filling it with borax and water. Let it soak then rinse it out. Sprinkle some borax in the bottom once it's clean. This will keep the bugs away and absorb any odor causing moisture.
OTHER USES 23. Kill weeds by sprinkling borax where you've seen weeds previously appear. This is useful for weeds that surface in concrete cracks and on walkways, but shouldn't be used in the garden because it will also kill your plants. Sprinkle some borax around the perimeter of the house too and you'll be free from ants and other intruding insects.
24. Soften your water when doing laundry by adding borax to the load.
25. Bring life back to your worn china by soaking it in a sink full of warm water and a 1/2 cup of borax. Rinse well and wash a second time as usual.
Along with these 25 household solutions, borax is used commercially as an ingredient in enamel glaze, adhesives, ink for indelible pens and is more recently being used in place of Mercury for extracting gold in smaller scale mining operations. In some countries, borax is used as a food additive, but is not approved for use as such in the United States.
Many usues for Tea Tree OilBack to BasicsAboriginal Australians have known for hundreds of years about the potent medicinal qualities of the oil of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, otherwise known as tea tree oil. Derived from the plant’s sticky leaves and needles, this “medicine chest in a bottle” is known to cure or quell many a common ailment, from athlete’s foot to headac...hes to your pet’s ear mites.
Tea tree oil is not just soothing and disinfecting, it is capable of penetrating into the lower skin layers with its anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, analgesic (pain-killing) and cicatrizant (wound-healing) qualities. It has a diaphoretic effect - It promotes sweating - which enhances the body's own natural preventative response when threatened by infection.
Once available only in health food stores and specialty shops, the growing awareness of tea tree oil’s versatility as a healer and helper has reached the mainstream. You can now find the oil in just about any drug, department or grocery store. It is also becoming more common as an ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, shampoo, cleansers, detergents and disinfectants.
Cures all…costs little Ranging in price from about $7-12, a single bottle can replace many of the medications, treatments and health products in your medicine cabinet.
The best tea tree oil is organic, and found in dark glass bottles. Never buy tea tree oil (or any essential oil) in clear bottles, or in plastic bottles. Clear bottles allow sunlight to penetrate the oil, which can damage its delicate properties. Plastic can be dissolved by the oil, which in turn can contaminate the oil. Always store it in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Tea tree oil is usually clear to very pale golden in color and it exudes a fresh, camphor-like scent.
Tea tree oil’s most outstanding quality is its potency as an anti-fungal. It is used to cure fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, dandruff, yeast infections, candida and thrush. But it is also highly effective as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-septic. It is deep-penetrating, and is 4-10 times more soothing than aloe.
Common uses for tea tree oil Below is a small sample of the many uses for tea tree oil. A word of caution-tea tree oil is very pungent and potent. It should only be used externally, and sparingly. It should not be used on babies or small children. Keep it away from eyes and wash you hands after using it. If you, your child or pet find it too strong, try diluting it with water until you find a comfortable potency.
Tea Tree Oil is Effective Against
Gram Positive bacteria: Staphyloccus aureus, Staphyloccus epidermidis, Staphyloccus pneumoniae, Staphyloccus faecalis, Staphyloccus pyrogenes, Staphyloccus agalactiae, Propioni-bacterium acnes, Betahaemolytic streptococcus.
Gram Negative bacteria: Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniac, Citrobactor ssp, Shigella sonnei, Proteus mirabilis, Legionella ssp, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Fungi: Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, Aspergillus niger,, Aspergillus flavus, Candida albicans, Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypseum, Thermoactinomycetes vulgaris.
Please remember that tea tree oil and other essential oils should be used with caution by pregnant women. People with sensitive skin should introduce the oil with caution. Tea tree oil is not to be taken internally.
Many Uses of Epsom Salt!!Back to BasicsYes, Epsom salt uses are many and varied! You can use Epsom salt in the garden, your home and your body. So what is Epsom salt? Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. This minerals most common uses include sizing and fireproofing cotton and silk, in tanning leather, and in the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives, and matches. In medicine, ...it is used as a laxative. It is also used in veterinary medicine for treatment of local inflammations and infected wounds. Epsom salts has many other benefits too!
EPSOM SALT USES FOR REMEDIES EPSOM SALT FOR FEET - Do an Epsom salt soak for your tired dogs! Used frequently it will help with foot and toenail fungus also. Add 1/2 cup to a tub big enough to cover your feet and soak away.
EPSOM SALT BATH - Ease sore muscles and detox at the same time. Add 2 cups epsom salts to your bathwater and soak for 20 minutes. For a more luxurious bath add 5-7 drops lavender essential oil to the salt or the full tub. Relax and enjoy! An Epsom salt bath will help body acne and eczema also.
EPSOM SALT FOR HAIR - For an oily hair remedy, mix some Epsom salt with your shampoo (about 50/50) and work into damp scalp. Leave for a couple minutes then rinse with cold water.
For THIN HAIR combine 50/50 with conditioner and work into hair. Leave on for 20 minutes then rinse with warm water.
EXFOLIATE - Mix with your choice of natural plant oils and rub over damp skin to exfoliate.
EPSOM SALT FOR CONSTIPATION - Take 2-4 teaspoons dissolved in water up to twice a day. For children ages 6-12 take 1-2 teaspoons.
SPLINTERS - Use Epsom salt to draw splinters! Do a soak or dip a rag in salt solution and use as a poultice.
Epsom salt ACNE uses - Bacteria cannot live in salt water so for body acne use 1 or 2 cups Epsom salts in the tub. Soak every day if possible. For facial acne add 1 tablespoon Epsom salt to two cups of warm water and dab on clean face daily. You should see improvement in one to two week
The Epsom Salt Remedy for Arthritis The sulfates in the Epsom Salt compound flush toxins from the body, help the body absorb nutrients, ease or prevent migraine headaches, and help strengthen joints and serves as a good remedy for arthritis pain.
Epsom Salt has been around for hundreds of years. Made out of magnesium sulfate, claims have long been made about its medicinal properties, including its ability to combat the symptoms of arthritis. Back during Shakespeare's time, people were just starting to discover and study the magnesium sulfate combination. One of the first such studies took place in Epsom, England. Early scientists believed that the sulfates were crystalline structures similar to table salt. Although they were wrong, the substance came to be known as Epsom Salt.
The element magnesium is present in the human body where it plays several very vital roles. Sadly, most Americans don't get enough magnesium from their diets to keep the body running smoothly. Magnesium deficiencies cause the following problems in the body:
Due to magnesium's ability to reduce joint inflammation, it has been used as a home remedy for arthritis for many years. It has been found that the only reason people suffer from all the pain they do is because they lack magnesium in their bodies. If they don't get enough magnesium from their diets, then they need to find other ways to get what they need. There are dietary supplement pills of magnesium for sale commercially, but not everyone can use these effectively. Scientists have learned that the best way to get magnesium into the body is topically through the skin.
The sulfates in the Epsom Salt compound flush toxins from the body, help the body absorb nutrients, ease or prevent migraine headaches, and help strengthen joints. In addition sulfates are responsible for the formation of brain tissue and proteins in the digestive tract.
Magnesium + Sulfates = Epsom Salt
There are mornings when Arthritis patients find it difficult just getting out of bed due to stiff, painful joints. Even bad weather can bring out the worst in arthritic joints. No matter what causes your pain, you can reduce it significantly by using Epsom Salt. In fact, the Epsom Salt Industry Council claims that Epsom Salt is a sedative for the entire nervous system.
A hot Epsom Salt bath is the old New England home remedy for arthritis pain. Just the heat of the bath itself is able to increase circulation and reduce swelling. The Epsom Salt, then, adds properties which reduce pain and joint discomfort. To take an Epsom Salt bath, start by filling your bathtub with water that is as hot as you can tolerate. Then add two cups of Epsom Salt and dissolve them in the water. Stay in the bath for at least a half hour. You can add hot water in order to keep the temperature very warm. Feel free to repeat this treatment as often as you like.
You can also buy commercial lotions which contain Epsom Salt. They can be used to provide temporary, spot treatment on knees, legs, backs, and other body parts. You can massage this cream into your hands to help relieve the pain and reduce the swelling and stiffness of arthritic fingers. It can also be used to soothe achy, burning feet. <!-- From http://www.buzzle.com/articles/the-epsom-salt-remedy-for-arthritis.html -->
17 Amazing Epsom Salt Health Remedies
Epsom salt is a very important element that helps regulate the human body. Here are 17 amazing ways it can be to keep you in good health.
Epsom salt flushes toxins out of the body, improves nutrient absorption during digestion, helps build the proteins that your joints and brain tissue are made up of, and also helps avoid and/or relieve migraine headaches.
Hair Use as a conditioner to add shine and volume your hair: Mix 50% Epsom salt with 50% of deep conditioner in a saucepan, and heat slightly. When the mixture is at a good temperature apply and massage into your hair. Leave this on for 20 minutes then rinse off.
Use as an oil removing shampoo: Mix 9 Tablespoons of Epsom salt with 1/2 cup of shampoo for oily hair. With dry hair massage one tablespoon of the shampoo mixture into your scalp, and then rinse off with cold water. After rinsing pour lemon juice or apple cider vinegar through your hair, and leave this on for 5-10 minutes before rinsing out.
Use as a gentle hairspray remover: In a large container add 1 gallon of water, 1 cup Epsom salt, and 1 cup of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly and cover the container. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours prior to using. When you are ready to use it wet your hair with the mixture and keep on for 20 minutes, and shampoo normally afterwards.
Use as a moisturizing hand wash: Mix equal parts of Epsom salt and baby oil clean & soften your hands effectively.
Use as a skin exfoliator: Wet your skin in the shower then rub handfuls of Epsom salt onto your skin. It is best to start at your feet and work your way up towards your face. Take a bath to rinse off.
Get rid of blackheads: Dissolve 1 teaspoon of Epsom salt in 1/2 cup of boiled water, and add 3 drops iodine. Dip a cotton ball into the mixture and apply to your blackheads three times.
Make your own skin mask: For dry to normal skin, mix 1/2 teaspoon Epsom salt with 1/4 cup of grated carrot, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of mayonnaise. Apply this mixture to damp skin. For normal to oily skin, mix 1/2 teaspoon Epsom salt with 1 tablespoon of cognac, 1 egg, 1/4 cup of non-fat dry milk, and juice from 1 lemon.
Enhance your nightly face wash: Combine 1/2 teaspoon of Epsom salt with your normal facial cleaner. Massage into your skin then rinse off with cold water. Relieve itchy insect bites: Dissolve equal parts of Epsom salt with water and use as a compress on your bug bites.
Eliminate foot odor: Soak your feet in 1/2 cup of Epsom salt and warm water for 10 minutes.
Get rid of toenail fungus and athletes foot: Soak your toes in hot water and a hand full of Epsom salt three times each day.
Soften rough skin on your feet: Soak your feet in 1/2 cup of Epsom salt and warm water until the water is cold.
General Health
Eliminate toxins from the body through your skin: Soak in a hot bath with two cups of Epsom salt for at least 10 minutes each week.
Relieve stress: Soak in a hot bath with 2 cups of Epsom salt. For further relaxation add a few drops of lavender or chamomile essential oil.
Soothe achy muscles: Soaking in a hot bath with 2 cups of Epsom salts will reduce any swelling from sprains and bruises.
Remove a splinter: Soak skin in Epsom salt and water until the splinter is drawn out.
Relieve constipation: Adult dosage (12 years old and over): Mix 2 – 6 teaspoons of Epsom salt with 1 cup of water. Drink once or divide into dosages. Lemon juice may be added to improve the taste.
Child dosage (6 – 12 years old): Use 1 – 2 teaspoons Epsom salt with 1 cup of water.
EPSOM SALT USES IN THE GARDEN! Magnesium is crucial to plants to produce chlorophyll and it helps them absorb nitrogen and phosphorus. It's a great earth friendly, non-toxic fertilizer!
EPSOM SALT FOR PLANTS - Whether indoor or outdoor plants add 1 teaspoon Epsom salt in 2 quarts of water. Use salt monthly.
TOMATO PLANTS - Tomatoes love magnesium! Add 1 tablespoon to soil around the base of plant and work into soil. Apply monthly for healthy, happy, productive plants!
EPSOM SALT FOR ROSES - Add 1 teaspoon per foot of plant height and work into soil.
LAWNS - Add 2 pounds of Epsom salts for every 2500 feet of lawn. Use spreader.
SLUGS - Sprinkle on ground where slugs are a problem.
NATURAL RACCOON REPELLENT - Sprinkle on ground where raccoons are a problem. The garden and your garbage cans are good ideas. You will have to reapply after it rains.
OTHER EPSOM SALT USES
EPSOM SALT FOR YOUR CAR BATTERY - Dissolve 1 ounce salt in warm water and add to each battery cell to prolong the life of your battery.
Epsom Salt actually has dozens of healthful benefits. Using Epsom Salt is a natural way to relax the nervous system, treat skin problems, and draw toxins from the body. The name Epsom Salt was originally given to Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate, named for the mineral waters found in Epsom England. People traveled long distances in the hope that they would be cured of their health conditions by applying the mineral waters. Today there are very few people who are not familiar with Epsom Salt and the healing benefits.
This long-time remedy has been useful for almost everything from aching limbs, back pain, healing cuts, muscle strain, colds and congestion, soreness from childbirth, and flushing toxins and heavy metals from the body. The magnesium sulfate of Epsom Salt acts as a muscle relaxant, and by easing muscle pain it helps the body to eliminate harmful substances.
Stress and Epsom Salt, stress can drain magnesium, a natural stress reliever from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of calm and relaxation.
Soak aching, tired feet in a pan of water with half a cup of Epsom Salt, this will not only make your feet feel better, but they'll smell better too. Epsom Salt neutralize odor and soften skin. Also, soaking a splinter in Epsom Salt can release the splinter and help the area to heal.
Rubbing Epsom Salt directly on the body exfoliates skin and leaves it smooth and silky. You can add essential oils or mix with baby oil. Keep a mixture by the sink if you wash your hands a lot. The combination can help treat dry skin problems.
So, the next time you're shopping for a healthy beauty products, pass by the expensive fancy stuff buy a box of Epsom Salt. Throw a couple hand-full into a bath, take a few moments for your self after a hectic day, even if it is only for 20 minutes. Try Epsom Salt as a salt scrub to exfoliate, cleanse and soften rough spots.
Spa Treatment Scrub Recipe After showering, massage handfuls of Epsom Salt over wet skin to exfoliate the body. According to the Epsom Salt Counsel, It is the same treatment many upscale spas use, without the upscale price! Massage a handful of Epsom Salt, mixed with 1 tablespoon of bath oil or olive oil, over wet skin to cleanse, exfoliate and soften the rough spots. Rinse well.
Facial: Mix ½ Tsp of Epsom Salt into cleansing cream for a deep-pore cleansing. Massage on skin. Rinse with cool water. Pat dry.
Skin mask: for normal to oily skin, mix I tablespoon of cognac, 1 egg, ¼ cup of nonfat dry milk, the juice of 1 lemon, and ½ tsp of Epsom salt. Apply to moistened skin. Leave on for about 20 minutes and rinse with tepid water. For normal to dry skin, mix ¼ cup of grated carrot, 1 and ½ tsps of mayonnaise and ½ tsp of Epsom Salt. Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse with tepid water
Oily Hair: add 9 tablespoons of Epsom Salt to ½ cup of oily hair shampoo. Apply one tablespoon of the liquid to your hair while it is dry, and then rinse with cold water. Pour lemon juice or organic apple cider vinegar through the hair; leave on for 5-10 minutes, and then rinse. To add volume to limp hair: Combine equal parts of deep conditioner and Epsom Salt in a pan and warm to a comfortable temperature. Work the warm mixture through your hair and leave on for 20 minutes and rinse.
Bath Salt Basic Recipe 1 c. Epsom Salt 10-20 drops of essential oil 1 c. sea salt 10 drops food coloring (opt)
Place salts in a large bowl mix well. Take out ½ c. and put in a small bowl. Add essential oil and food coloring to the salts in the small bowl mix well. Add the blended mixture to the large bowl a little at a time until you are pleased with the color and strength. Pour your salts in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid. Makes six to eight uses. To use: draw a warm bath and add ¼ c. of salts to the running water.
Relaxing Bath Tea Combine equal parts of the following: Rose petals Orange blossoms Lavender flowers Chamomile flowers
Mix well. Use 1c. In a bath bag or a square of cheesecloth-tie to make a bag. Place under running water.
Caution: You should consult your doctor prior to taking an Epsom Salt Bath. If you have high blood pressure, heart problems, of if you are diabetic.
This information is for informational purpose only and is not intended to replace the care or advice of a physician.
Many Uses for Diatomaceous EarthBack to Basics
TRANSFERRED How Diatomaceous Earth Works 2nd: Diatomaceous Earth is very hard. On the hardness scale where diamonds are a 9, Diatomaceous Earth is a 7. This is very important, because as those millions of tiny hard and sharp Diatomaceous Earth cylinders pass through the small and large intestines, they "scrub" the walls. After only a few months ...of taking Diatomaceous Earth, the intestine wall is no longer coated with mucus and molds but CLEAN!! The advantages of this are several:
3rd: A small amount of Diatomaceous Earth gets absorbed into the blood stream as silica. One of the benefits of Silica is that it helps to destroy bad fats. Everyone that we know that is taking Diatomaceous Earth has lowered their cholesterol by 40-50 points. Everyone is also amazed at how their high blood pressure goes down. Go to the page on "Human Use" and review all of the benefits of silica to the body.
The benefits of silica are many. In today's grains, there is actually a shortage of silica. Years ago, the silica found in our foodstuffs was adequate, but with today's hybrids and depleted soils, only about 1/3 of the silica needed is supplied in our food. Diatomaceous Earth is a simple and inexpensive way to get the silica your body needs. Human Use FOOD GRADE DIATOMACEOUS EARTH! 1 or 2 Heaping Tablespoons Per Day Will Improve Your Life! Mix with your favorite liquid and stir occassionally. There is no unpleasant taste. Our Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is 89% Silicon Dioxide There is no life without Silica. In 1939, Nobel Prize Doctor Butenant proved that "life can not exist without Silica". In the 2003 book "Water & Salt" Dr. Barbara Hendel states that "Silica is the most important trace element in human health". Silica plays an important role in many body functions and has a direct relationship to mineral absorption. The average human body holds approximately seven grams of silica, a quantity far exceeding the figures for other important minerals such as iron.
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SILICA (Food Grade DE) Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Osteoperosis, Weight Loss, Cosmetics, Hair, Nails, Teeth & Gums, Energy, Bacteria, Mucus, Anti-Aging, Urinary Infections, Headache.
My name Is Larry Smith. (I own Earthworks Health). For better health, people like me and my family take one or two heaping tablespoons of Diatomaceous Earth in a liquid every day. Many people benefit from just one teaspoon daily! At my house, we mix it with grapefruit juice. Others mix the DE with water, soda pop, juice, or whatever liquid they like. Some even use DE in protein shakes, applesauce and yogurt. Our Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is pure. There is no actual flavor or taste to it. Since DE doesn't dissolve, stirring several times while drinking prevents settling. Some people experience higher energy levels, so it is probably best not to take just before sleeping. Not to worry about taking too much, because any excess silica not needed by the body is automatically eliminated through the blood stream, kidneys and intestines. Enjoy!
Lower High Blood Pressure! Of the thousands of people that are using Diatomaceous Earth, most that have high blood pressure have reported that it has gone down. It has been so thrilling to talk to people all over the United States and have them tell their stories. We are not just talking a few points---we are talking about LIFE-CHANGING numbers. Doctors are amazed--customers are amazed---You will be too. Just as Diatomaceous Earth has been lowering blood pressure--it has also been lowering cholesterol!!. I have not talked with one person that has high cholesterol that has not had lower numbers after taking Diatomaceous Earth. Most are reporting 40-60 points lower after only 2 weeks on DE. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it works!
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For Osteoporosis, silica can stop the pain and even restore the body's self repair process. Osteoporosis symptoms attack women primarily after menopause but the degenerative process starts much earlier in their younger days. More women are dying of fractures caused by osteoporosis than of cancer of the breast, cervix, and uterus combined. Silica is responsible for the depositing of minerals into the bones, especially calcium. It speeds up the healing of fractures and also reduces scarring at the site of a fracture. More and more research evidence shows that through a transmutation process, silica is turned into calcium when it is needed. That is why some scientists refer to silica as a precursor of calcium. Even when calcium is insufficient, the body can turn silica into calcium that the bones need.
Natural Weight Loss! We have been getting hundreds of reports from all over the United States that DE is helping people lose weight. Everyone is saying that DE taken in the morning helps curb their appetite throughout the day. Just one more reason to take it everyday!!
Nature's Internal Cosmetic! In Europe and Asia Diatomaceous Earth is used extensively as a health and beauty product for hair, skin, nails, bones, and joints. They have no FDA.
Tissue degeneration accelerates due to aging when connective tissue develops an increasing inability to retain moisture when left unassisted. Silica can help slow the degenerative process of connective tissue. With silica, vitality and life, which are often lost as the years accumulate, can be naturally maintained or even restored to your skin. Collagen, largely made up of silica, is the glue that holds us together. If our body has enough silica glucosaminoglycane, the collagen will make us look younger. Silica helps with skin problems and injuries including itching, rashes, abscesses, boils, acne, callouses, warts, eczemas, burns, frostbite, benign skin sores, insect bites and bed sores. If you regularly follow a silica regimen, your skin will keep its young look. A good silica supplementation program works far better than other products for maintaining healthier and longer lasting collagen.
Hair That Grows! Hair is nature's greatest beauty enhancer. Hair deserves to be pampered. Hair at 90 micrograms per gram is almost as rich in silica as are healthy bones, which contain 100 micrograms per gram. Silica is a major component of hair. Using a good silica supplement should be part of your ongoing hair care program for revitalizing hair. Silica helps to prevent baldness, stimulates healthier hair growth and assures beautiful shine, luster and strength.
Teeth and Gums! By hardening the enamel, silica prevents cavities and preserves teeth. Silica also prevents bleeding gums, gum atrophy, and recession that causes the loosening of teeth, which could ultimately lead to tooth loss. Silica effectively fights ulceration and the decay of bones, teeth and also lessens inflammation.
Tough As Nails! Your nail plates are complex protein structures that grow four to five millimeters per month on average. With silica supplementation, fragile nails become normal within a short period of time. Silica will beautify the appearance of your nails and improve their hardness, making them shinier and less prone to breaking. The restorative effects of silica will be most noticeable on your hair, skin, nails and teeth. Our skin and hair require silica essentially for the same purpose as do other tissues. As we know, the supporting collagen underneath the skin enhances elasticity and beauty. Collagen owes that quality to silica, which provides a beautiful complexion that is more than skin deep. MORE BENEFITS!
Any food grade diatomaceous earth uses other than those approved by the EPA, FDA, or USDA are strictly reports of what hundreds of users as well as we ourselves have done with diatomaceous earth.
Many uses of Rubbing AlcoholBack to the BasicsHumbly-disguised in boring, unattractive packaging, the numerous alternative uses of rubbing alcohol are easy to miss. Sure, it'll ease a sore muscle and cool a fever, but did you know it can also be used to create a nifty ice pack? With several uses, rubbing alcohol is an inexpensive, drugstore wallflower worth a second look. As a mat...ter of fact, those adorable sweet smelling, fast drying, hand sanitizing gels that pay top dollar for, contain large amounts of alcohol! That's because rubbing alcohol is a potent germ fighter!
Priced to sell between $1.99 (CVS for 70% Isopropyl) and $3.95 for (90% Isopropyl at Amazon.com) a 16-ounce bottle is generally recommended for use in "decreasing germs in minor cuts and scrapes ... and relieving minor muscular aches due to over exertion." But don't stop there.
Mirror Mirror The ThriftyFun website suggests using rubbing alcohol on a soft cloth or paper towel to clean old mirrors that have developed a patina or stubborn spots and streaks. The site also notes the same treatment can be given to bathroom mirrors, faucets and counters. "It eliminates germs on many surfaces and cleans them for little cost," enthuses the site.
Does your bathroom mirror attract sticky messes from hair spray and toothpaste? Mine does! It seems not long after I wipe my mirrors clean with Windex a new sticky spot appears. Well, just use some magical rubbing alcohol! Well, actually your regular bottle is the magical potion, but you get the point. If you have a spray bottle, fill it up with some alcohol so as soon as a splat appears on your mirror, its just a spritz and wipe away! Just spritz the sticky mirror mess and wipe a few seconds later. You may need to repeat the step for stubborn toothpaste, but it definitely does the trick!
Rubbing alcohol is 70 percent isopropyl alcohol and 30 percent water, and is safe for contact with the skin. It has a number of general medicinal and household uses. This list of ideas makes having a bottle of rubbing alcohol in the house a good idea
Disinfectant Be aware, however, that although rubbing alcohol does disinfect skin, it doesn't promise to sterilize all surfaces. Designated as "the gold standard against which all other skin disinfectants should be measured," by the World Health Organization, it earns an "intermediate level disinfectant" classification by the APIC (Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology) because it won't sterilize surgical instruments (when used alone) or kill hydrophilic viruses (as opposed to the more common and easily-sterilized lipophilic viruses, but you already knew that!).
Consider it a friendly warning for do-it-yourselfers looking to practice at-home surgeries. However, if you're at a point where you need to perform your own operations, you've got bigger fish to fry than finding multiple uses for rubbing alcohol, but I digress.
Clean bathroom fixtures Just reach into the medicine cabinet the next time you need to clean chrome bathroom fixtures. Pour some rubbing alcohol straight from the bottle onto a soft, absorbent cloth and the fixtures. No need to rinse -- the alcohol just evaporates. It does a great job of making chrome sparkle, plus it will kill any germs in its path.
Minimize reactions to earrings If you take a bit of rubbing alcohol and apply it to the post of your earrings, then it will help the earring insert far more smoothly. Also, take some rubbing alcohol on a tissue and rub it around your ear.
Remove Stickiness Have you ever bought a picture frame only to find that the price sticker won't come off? I mean you tried everything and the residue is still sitting right dab smack on the glass of your new frame. Soak a cotton ball in some plain rubbing alcohol and place the soaked cotton ball on the sticker. The trick is to let it sit for a minute or so until the alcohol has penetrated the sticker and sticky residue. Then rub the cotton ball over the sticker and watch it all just wipe away!
Remove wax from carpet If you had a beeswax candle that spilled on your carpet, you can use rubbing alcohol to help remove the wax. Start by pulling the largest clumps of beeswax from the carpet. Once removed, you can dab the carpet with a paper towel soaked with rubbing alcohol to remove the remnants.
Helps with mosquito bites Rubbing alcohol can actually help with mosquito bites a lot better than store-bought remedies. Just rub it on the bites and it will dry them out bringing quick relief.
Dry Erase Board Build-Up The super solution easily removes build up from dry erase boards, and can be swiped over dirty computer keyboards, cell phones and MP3 players. The surfaces will be cleaner and home to fewer germs. A good thing.
Natural De-Greaser Reported to moonlight as a cheap and easy de-greaser, I poured some onto a cloth and wiped down my stove, vent and teapot. It worked great, and cost much less than products marketed to do the same thing. Several websites suggest wiping down all kitchen appliances including chrome to clean and shine. One notes, there is no need to rinse afterwards because the rubbing alcohol dries almost immediately. This technique also scores points for reducing the number of chemicals sprayed around the kitchen and bathroom, similar to using baking soda or vinegar as previously discussed in a WalletPop article entitled, Toothpaste to polish silver? One mom cleans green and finds big savings.
Easy Ice Pack Handy rubbing alcohol ice packs can be made by combining one part rubbing alcohol with two parts water in a zip lock freezer bag. Voila! The rubbing alcohol prevents the bag from freezing solid. Ready for emergencies or maybe just the morning after the big office party. Good to be prepared!
Health and Beauty Helping out in the beauty and fashion department, rubbing alcohol can substitute for nail polish remover and clean the backs of pierced earrings as well. In a pinch, you can use rubbing alcohol instead of deodorant. Melissa Howard writes on eHow that by adding 15 drops of essential oil to a fine-mist spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol you will have an instant grooming staple. She cautions to avoid applying immediately after shaving the arm pits.
No More Ring Around the Collar Reader's Digest also suggests eliminating ring around the collar by swiping your neck with a little rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball or cloth. They claim it's refreshing, but be warned it's also drying to the skin. Don't over-do this one.
Medical Marvels eHow notes, however, in the case of mosquito bites and cold sores, dabbing a little rubbing alcohol onto affected areas will dry out the areas (in a good way!), relieve itchiness and reduce the cold sore.
Candle Cleaner But wait, there's more. You know those candles that haven't been lit since last holiday season and might have accumulated just the teensiest bit of dust and grime? Dampen a cleaning rag with rubbing alcohol and swipe away the dust -before you light them! Like new. This tip gets two thumbs way up.
Fire Starter Speaking of fire, be sure to keep your rubbing alcohol away from heat and flame since it is extremely flammable. Unless of course, you're trying to start a fire -- which I don't recommend as there are far safer methods available.
Stain Removal Getting back to tips I do recommend, rubbing alcohol can be used to blot away fresh ink stains on carpet or clothing. For tougher stains, soak the spot in rubbing alcohol for several minutes, then wash.
Frost Free This winter, several sites, including Reader's Digest, suggest keeping windows frost free by washing them with a solution of one quart water and a half-cup of rubbing alcohol. Could be worth a try on car windows especially. In fact, simply pouring rubbing alcohol onto frosted car windows will dissolve it immediately. Another item to put in the trunk.
Fight Fruit Flies The next time you see fruit flies hovering in the kitchen, get out a fine-misting spray bottle and fill it with rubbing alcohol. Spraying the little flies knocks them out and makes them fall to the floor, where you can sweep them up. The alcohol is less effective than insecticide, but it's a lot safer than spraying poison around your kitchen.
In The Garden Lauren Wise advises on the Garden Guides website that rubbing alcohol can also be used to clean garden tools that have been used to remove dead, diseased and rotting plants. "Gardeners don't always consider the fact that this harmful bacteria will be transferred to their garden tools and needs to be removed so it doesn't transfer to healthy plants .... there are many sanitizers that you can use to do this, but rubbing alcohol is something almost everyone has around." Wise advises cleaning off the tools with soap and water and then letting each tool soak individually in rubbing alcohol for about a minute. Wipe the tools with a clean rag that has also been soaked in rubbing alcohol. The tools should dry quickly.
Sanitizing You have seen those commercials where the woman wipes down her phone with a Clorox wipe or sprays it down with some Lysol, right? Well, I have a cheaper, even more effective sanitizer for that phone; yup! Good 'ol Rubbing Alcohol will do the trick! You can just wet a paper towel or cotton ball with full strength rubbing alcohol and wipe the phone down. It's fast drying and works great to kill germs and rid your phone of grime. Use it on door knobs too!
Clean a Skipping CD or DVD When finger prints grace the backside of your DVD's and CD's they are likely to skip and not perform well. A neat, very inexpensive trick is to spritz the CD or DVD with some alcohol and wipe with a clean, lint free cloth. The finger prints will literally dissolve when the alcohol hits it! <span> </span>
Clean venetian blinds Rubbing alcohol does a terrific job of cleaning the slats of venetian blinds. To make quick work of the job, wrap a flat tool -- a spatula or maybe a 6-inch (15-centimeter) drywall knife -- in cloth and secure with a rubber band. Dip in alcohol and go to work.
Keep windows sparkling and frost-free Do your windows frost up due to the aircon? Wash them with a solution of 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol to 1 quart (1 liter) water to prevent the frost. Polish the windows with newspaper after you wash them to make them shine.
Clean your phone , laptop and keyboard Is your phone getting a bit grubby? Wipe it down with rubbing alcohol. It'll remove the grime and disinfect at the same time. One of the advantages of rubbing alcohol is that it evaporates so quickly once you apply it to something
Remove ink stains Did you get ink on your favorite shirt or dress? Try soaking the spot in rubbing alcohol for a few minutes before putting the garment in the wash.
Erase permanent markers Did Junior decide to decorate your countertop with a permanent marker? Don't worry, most countertops are made of a nonpermeable material such as plastic laminate or marble. Rubbing alcohol will dissolve the marker back to a liquid state so you can wipe it right off.
Remove dog ticks Ticks hate the taste of rubbing alcohol as much as they love the taste of your dog. Before you pull a tick off Fido, dab the critter with rubbing alcohol to make it loosen its grip. Then grab the tick as close to the dog's skin as you can and pull it straight out. Dab again with alcohol to disinfect the wound. This works on people too.
Freshen and Stretch tight-fitting new shoes This doesn't always work, but it sure is worth a try: If your new leather shoes are pinching your feet, try swabbing the tight spot with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. Walk around in the shoes for a few minutes to see if they stretch enough to be comfortable. If not, the next step is to take them back to the shoe store. Also, sprite them to freshen and get rid of odors.
Not A Cocktail Whatever you do, don't drink it. Although there is alcohol in the name, rubbing alcohols are mixed with poison (often Methanol) and bitter-tasting additives to prevent human consumption -- and avoid the taxes and fees of a party beverage. As such, it is considered a "denatured" alcoholic product. In fact, it can cause death or permanent injury (think: coma, blindness, seizures, vomiting, confusion, slow breathing, pale or bluish skin) if consumed, which is sobering indeed.
You can also use alcohol to make an emergency heater for your car or bug out bag...
How to Make a Survival Heater for Your Car
Homemade Canned Heat
Your car survival kit should contain a means to heat your vehicle if you become stranded. During winter months in the higher latitudes, even on highways near large cities, you and your car can become snowbound for several days with no outside help. Even in warmer locations and during the summer months being able to heat your car during an emergency can mean the difference between survival and not making it.
Do not rely solely on running the engine of you car for heat. Your car may be somehow disabled and not in running condition. You may run out of gas or need all the gas you do have for travel once you are able to move out again. And importantly, running your engine while sitting in the car may expose you to increased levels of carbon monoxide.
Here is how you can make a survival heater for a car that does not require you to use up the gasoline in the tank or expose you to carbon monoxide gas -
How to Make a Car Survival Heater What you will need:
Choosing the Can The can for your car survival heater must be metal, preferably unpainted and with the outer paper removed. It can be a one pound coffee can or 30oz fruit can, which will hold the full roll of toilet paper as is. However I have found that smaller 10 or 12 oz cans like those fruit, vegetables, or coffee come in work more to my liking in terms of versatility. More on that later.
Add the Toilet Paper Remove the cardboard core from a roll of toilet paper and then take off enough sheets so the toilet paper roll just fits into the can when pushed hard. The key is to make sure there is no space around the toilet paper roll and that it is completely below the rim of the can.
Position the Car Survival Heater When you are ready to use your car survival stove, place the can containing the toilet paper into the larger can. This will help contain the flame and keep you or your pets and family from getting too close. Position the car survival heater in an area of the car that is clear for at least 18 inches all around. I have found that if I move one of the front seats of my vehicle all the way back there is sufficient room for the heater in the middle of the passenger floor space.
Add the Fuel Next pour several ounces (not the whole bottle) of the isopropyl alcohol over the toilet paper that is in the smaller can. The paper will absorb the liquid.
Light the Survival Heater Next open a window a crack in order to bring in fresh air. Then place a match or lighter carefully against the soaked toilet paper. A small flame will develop that burns slowly and warm enough to heat your car. Be sure the flame is not close to anything within your vehicle that may catch fire.
When the car is warm enough, conserve your fuel by placing the aluminum pan over the car survival heater opening in order to snuff out the flame. When the vehicle cools enough so that you are feeling uncomfortable, add a little more isopropyl alcohol to the toilet paper and light the stove once again.
Four to six bottles of rubbing alcohol will be sufficient to keep your car war for at least 24-hours. To extend your fuel reserves, heat the car to a minimum necessary for warmth and turn off the stove when that point has been obtained. I prefer to have two of these car survival heaters on hand because I use the smaller 10 to 12 ounce cans. This allows me to run one or both depending upon how cold it is and is therefore more efficient than just one large survival heater.
My Car Survival Heaters In the picture above you can see one of my car survival heaters in action. It is made from a 10oz pineapple can. I happened to have an donut shaped aluminum desert mould that fit perfectly on the top of the can which serves to direct the flame a little more. This of course is not necessary. The survival heater is placed inside a 3-lb coffee container. I find that just one of these car survival heaters will sufficiently warm my vehicle when it is 20 degrees F outside. If it is very cold I can run two of these smaller heaters simultaneously in order to get the car to a warm enough temperature and then use just one off an on again to maintain that level.
Increasing the Warmth of Your Vehicle There are a number of ways you can increase the warmth of your vehicle, mainly through the use of insulation or reducing the amount of air space you need to heat. Snow is an excellent insulator and also will help keep winter winds from robbing your vehicle of warmth. If there is enough snow you can bury the vehicle three or four feet, keeping an airway open to one of the doors of your car in order to bring in fresh air and allow access as needed.
If you car is buried in the snow, be sure to place a means of signaling would be rescuers that your vehicle is beneath the surface. Hoist a brightly colored cloth or other object on the car antenna or a stick to mark your location. Another way to increase the warmth inside your vehicle is to block off unused space. For example, if there is nobody in the back seat then use a blanket, sheet of plastic, or luggage to make a wall between the front and back the car. If natural materials are available, such as evergreen boughs, use them to fill the extra spaces so that there is less airspace to heat.
Because cold air sinks to the lowest portion of your vehicle, try to position yourself so that your legs and feet are level with the seats. Be sure to wear as much warm clothing as possible, including a warm hat or wrap clothing around your head.
If the space in your vehicle is small enough then several bodies will serve to heat the area significantly. Invite other stranded motorists into your car so that you can share body heat. And making the event a social occasion will help pass the time as you await rescue.
Other Uses for the Car Survival Heater Water may be problem during winter conditions because it is often locked up in the form of ice. You can use your car survival heater to melt snow for drinking water or even for heating meals.
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