Stockpile Uses: Alternative Uses for Stockpile Items

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alternative uses for

shampoo: use to shave, as a shower soap, etc.

conditioner: a light conditioner can be used as a leave-in. Heavier, dilute up with water into an old non-aersol hair spray or spritzer, and use as a leave in. Can also spritz to moisten and restyle hair that's been gelled, etc. Also, if you have summer frizzies, makes a great leave-in anti-frizz. And, if you have the heavy duty stuff, use it as a hair gel, especially if you are outside doing gardening, etc; you'll end up with a "hot pack treatment".

body wash: use in liquid hand soap dispensers (and you can dilute it or any liquid hand soap to get more).

bar soap (i think you can MAKE liquid body wash by adding water ?). You can shave it up (like Ivory soap) to make bubble bath, or put chunks and almost used pieces into a dispensers with hot water and let it set. You are supposed to be able to use this as a natural type pesticide for house plants, but I haven't tried.

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Originally Posted by MrsPinecone Other uses for hydrogen peroxide: 1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe) No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle) 2. Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of "Peroxide" to keep them free of germs. 3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters. 4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria. 5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. 6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide. 8. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will. 9. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue. 10. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly. 11. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, faddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change. 12. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections. 13. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, Pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. 14. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.

I love peroxide! We used it in the hospital alot to get the blood stains up and kill/dissolve just about anything.

Tip: if you want to put it directly on a sore, canker sore, infected tooth, etc., just dip a q-tip into the bottle of peroxide and apply directly. Works great. Fantastic for sore throats. And, forgive me, but if you have a sweater on your tongue, so to speak, dip toothbrush into peroxide, brush tongue, and when it finishes foaming, clean tongue :)

[YouPdWhat]

Tear free baby shampoo to wash pets

Scented shampoo to wash throw rugs

Koolaide in toilet bowl ( cleans & freshens )

[pwetypweas]

Originally Posted by mama22qts Carpet Fresh? I mean the stuff you sprinkle on the carpet, leave a while, then vacuum up? We have a lot left over from the Fred's $1 doubles days and only a little bit of carpet.

If you have a kitty it works great (under) the liner [I haven't tried it mixed in with the litter don't want the cats licking it off their paws] - keeps it fresher smelling :)

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One of the first things I learned moving North, is that kitty litter is a must-have in the winter for getting the car out of ice and snow! A few other uses:

Personal products:

• An inexpensive spa-quality clay mask can be made out of cat litter. Purchase an all-natural, 100-percent clay cat litter that is scent-free. Mix three tablespoons of cat litter with about three tablespoons of water, then mix with a mortar and pestle. It's perfect for detoxifying the skin.

• Make a deep-cleansing mud mask. Mix two handfuls of fresh cat litter with enough warm water to make a thick paste. Smear the paste over your face, let it set for 20 minutes, and rinse clean with water. The clay from cat litter detoxifies your skin by absorbing dirt and oil from the pores. When your friends compliment you on your complexion and ask how you did it, just tell them it's your little secret.

Household uses:

• Moisture can cause mold to grow in a gardening supplies, tarps, sleeping bags, and tents while they are packed away for the winter. To absorb this moisture, put a handful of cat litter in a sock or panty hose, tie a knot and place it in the tent or bag or with the stored supplies.

• Remove the musty smell from closets or basements: place a shallow box filled with cat litter in each closet or room.

• Cat litter will absorb any smelly leaks at the bottom of a trash can, as well as odors within the can; just place a couple of capfuls at the bottom of the can. Change the litter after a week or so or when it becomes damp.

• If you have a baby in the house, use cat litter the same way to freshen diaper pails.

• Deodorize athletic or other smelly shoes by filling knee-high pantyhose or a couple of old soaks with a cup or two of cat litter (scented is preferred), tie them shut, and place them in the shoes overnight. Repeat if necessary.

• To deodorize a stale-smelling refrigerator, pour unused cat litter in a shallow box and place in the center of the refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator and leave the litter in for five days.

• Make your own dried/preserved flowers by laying them on a bed of cat litter in an airtight container for 7-10 days.

• Freshen old books that smell musty by sealing them overnight in a can with clean cat litter

Outdoors uses:

• Kitty litter is a must have winter supply. Keep a bag or canister in the trunk of your car. Place a handful or two behind each tire if you become stuck in ice or snow to provide traction. You can also sprinkle it on ice to provide some traction for walking or driving.

• Use cat litter to clean up oil or paint spills. A 10-pound sack of litter will absorb more than a gallon of liquid.

• You can also remove of ugly grease and oil spots in your driveway or on your garage floor. Simply cover them with cat litter. If the spots are fresh, the litter will soak up most of the oil right away. To remove old stains, pour some paint thinner on the stain before tossing on the cat litter. Wait 12 hours and then sweep clean. If you don’t want to use paint thinner, add some laundry detergent, allow to set 12 hours, then scrub up.

• Don't let a grease fire spoil your next barbecue. Pour a layer of cat litter into the bottom of your grill for worry-free outdoor cooking.

• Remove moles from your hard by pouring cat litter some down their tunnels. It’s a strong repellant…and they’ll look for a new home away from it.

What do you use it for?

[garthbarth1]

These are great ideas! Thanks!

[Apennysaved]

Baby shampoo as a eye makeup remover, does a great job, doesn't sting your eyes and is a lot cheaper than name brand eye makeup remover.

[carmeneh]

Peroxide- Use this for a stain remover on clothing and on carpets!

I put into a spray bottle and spray on clothing and small stains in the carpet!

Took out fresh cherry and blueberry stains on a light yellow shirt!
just sprayed on and let sit overnight. The stains were gone next day!

Someone spilled rootbeer on my white carpet and I poured right out of the bottle and it instantly went away!

Haven't found anything this will not work on yet! cost 50 cents a bottle not on sale!

All those "OXY" products are just peroxide!! Some go for up to 7.99 for carpets!!!

[PrincessSophiesMom]

I've been using shampoo to clean my toilets. Works great!

[MrsPinecone]

Originally Posted by carmeneh Peroxide- Use this for a stain remover on clothing and on carpets! I put into a spray bottle and spray on clothing and small stains in the carpet! Took out fresh cherry and blueberry stains on a light yellow shirt! just sprayed on and let sit overnight. The stains were gone next day! Someone spilled rootbeer on my white carpet and I poured right out of the bottle and it instantly went away! Haven't found anything this will not work on yet! cost 50 cents a bottle not on sale! All those "OXY" products are just peroxide!! Some go for up to 7.99 for carpets!!!

You want to watch using peroxide on colored things. You could seriously damage a room full of carpet.

OxiClean is not peroxide, it is a compound called sodium perborate, which is another thing completely.