Thread: Hydrogen peroxide for stiffer lather?

Originally Posted by onimaru55

Just add salt = Hydrochloric acid
Great for giving steel that antiquie rusty look

You mean "patina", right?

Originally Posted by Neil Miller

The bond breaks and all the oxygen is released, resulting in lots of bubbles - if there is soapy element present then the bubbles are caught, stiffening the foam, supposedly: I have not tried it and do not intend too!

Regards,
Neil

Nor do I. Some advice is best left unused.

I've seen peroxide applied to a small facial wound/nick cause a deep pit scar the size of a large pea. The peroxide got into the wound and dissolved the tissue underneath.

I've used the low percentage medical antiseptic type mixed with soap to help clean oil out of clothes. I wouldn't say that it gives a stiffer lather. It gives a more foamy, airy lather.
I'm not about to put a razor near it.

I think I may go put a straight pin in some peroxide and see how quickly it rusts.

I guess the good part of this insanity would be if you cut or nicked yourself you wouldn't have to look for something to stop the bleeding. I was told diesel fuel also works well. If you believe these I have a bridge in Brooklyn I would like to sell you.

Originally Posted by jkatzman

I guess the good part of this insanity would be if you cut or nicked yourself you wouldn't have to look for something to stop the bleeding. I was told diesel fuel also works well. If you believe these I have a bridge in Brooklyn I would like to sell you.

How much?

Regards,
Neil

Diesel will stop a bleeding wound. So will kerosene and it doesn't sting as much.
There are safer options, obviously, but if you are in the field you do what you have to do.

And a straight pin in 3% hydrogen peroxide solution rusted plain carbon steel in an hour and stainless steel after 8 hours.
Definitely not going to be using it in my lather.

Neil Miller
I had the same problem with the latest Firefox on my Windows 7 Laptop, opened fine on my iMac Safari browser on my desk top.

Free, you are responsible for transporting to new location.

I've used both in the field with great success. The 2 also do a great job of keeping away flying insects and girls. Let me amend that, some girls are attracted to the trucker - mechanic type guys so use all the diesel you want.