Ten Odd Uses for Basic H

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Being environmentally friendly is becoming a priority in many households. This was evident during Oprah's 2007 "Favorite Things" episode, a time usually devoted to pricey electronics and purchases, when she raved about an affordable line of "green" cleaning products from Shaklee. For less than $100, your family could replace conventional cleaning products with an environmentally sound, non-toxic line of - get this - effective household items. One product of note, Oprah insisted, is Shaklee's Basic H2. There is more to this concentrate than cleaning kitchens and bathrooms, though. So, grab your new bottle of Basic H2 and your sense of adventure, and try out these interesting techniques.

Basic H2 as toothpaste: Do you have problems with bad breath or gum disease? Are you a smoker or coffee drinker? Add a drop or two to your toothbrush, right on top of your normal dab of toothpaste. Watch as your teeth become whiter and your gums healthier. Your breath may even stay fresh longer, as Basic H fights germs of all sorts.

Basic H2 as a glove: Cleaning often leaves your hands with something to be desired. Before you get down and dirty, pour a few drops directly onto your hands. Rub them together to coat both hands. After you are done cleaning, wash your hands with traditional soap to find that scum, smell and overall ickiness are nowhere to be found.

Basic H2 as a pesticide: Growing organic produce does wonders for your health and the enviroment, but pesticide-free can still mean bug-free. Dilute your Basic H2 to a couple of drops per spray-bottle, then spritz your plants as part of your regular routine. Not only will the bugs stay away but you might also find that they are bigger and healthier, as well.

Basic H2 as Miracle-Gro: Add a few drops to warm water, then water your indoor or outdoor plants. The Basic H2 solution will make the ground soluble to the water, thus making your plants much healthier than with water.

Basic H2 as a produce wash: Just 1/8tsp. added to a pint of water will make an effective and safe wash for your produce. Grit and dirt on leafy vegetables are easily removed, and you no longer have to worry about a funny taste remaining on the produce.

Basic H2 for sharpening knives: Once again, only a few drops are enough. Place them on your sharpening stone before you sharpen your knives. The stone will stay moist without clogging.

Basic H2 for stamp collecting: If you've ever tried removing stamps from an envelope, you know that it can be nearly impossible to preserve the quality of the stamp. Not anymore! Coat the inside of the envelope, just behind the stamp, and wait for a few minutes. Soon, the stamp will lift easily from the envelope, ready to be added to your collection.

Basic H2 as a diaper wash: Coupled with 1/2 tsp of Shaklee Basic G (a germicide), 1/4 tsp of Basic H2 can remove germs and odors from your cloth diapers. Leave a bit in your diaper pail to prevent odors there, as well.

Basic H2 as an insect repellant: You don't have to sucept yourself or your family to harsh chemicals and strong scents just to avoid bug bits. Rub a bit anywhere that you would put Off! or Skin-so-soft, and forget about it! This is one insect repellant that you can feel good about using for the youngest to the oldest members of your clan.

Basic H2 as Rain-X: Last (for our list, anyway) but not least, pour 3 1/2 tsp of Basic H2 into one quart of water, and use it as your windshield wash. Rain and slush will easily wipe away from your windshield, and bugs will slide away, as well.
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And let's not forget, it maks a great "once a month livestock dewormer".
 

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Okay, what the crud is this stuff? What's in it?
 

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Not where is it...WHAT is it? Do ya know? Looks like what Stanley Home Products used to sell called "Degreaser concentrate." Is it the same stuff? Though...I'd not brush my teeth with anything I do not know what it is made up of....
 

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I do believe the main ingredient is soy plant proteins. It was originally used to put weight on cattle and turkeys in Europe but was found to have wonderful cleansing qualities.

I have it and use it. Just a tiny drop in a 5 gal. bucket livestock waterer can keep the slime down and also deworm your dogs, sheep, chickens if you so wish. It is very concentrated.

It is also very bitter in larger quantities, so I can't imagine putting it on top of my toothpaste..... :sick
 

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Beekissed said:
I do believe the main ingredient is soy plant proteins. It was originally used to put weight on cattle and turkeys in Europe but was found to have wonderful cleansing qualities.

I have it and use it. Just a tiny drop in a 5 gal. bucket livestock waterer can keep the slime down and also deworm your dogs, sheep, chickens if you so wish. It is very concentrated.

It is also very bitter in larger quantities, so I can't imagine putting it on top of my toothpaste..... :sick
So it's the all new ACV type thing? Good for what ails ya and for those that smells ya eh?
 

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