Absolutely not. That isn't sanitary. That’s what’s Band-Aids, gauze, and sterile cloth is for.
This post was edited by Rizz at September 1, 2018 5:44 PM MDT
All paper towels are contaminated with bleach to whiten then...even babies paper disposible nappies contain bleach just to make them look white to increase sales.... how clean is a rag....?
I truth a washed and clean rag in n my home than an onion which has been handled by who-knows-who. I sliced my finger bad one day chopping veggies. I could tell instantly it would require stitches. I wrapped a clean wash rag around it, applied pressure, called the doctor’s office, and sped there. My finger required 9 stitches and was cut to the bone. That clean rag came in handy.
I understand that, burn it’s rare for someone to be carrying an onion. I carry a first aid kit in my vehicle at all times. If I’m able to have it on me where I go, I have it with me. Most stores have medical kits.
I have often nicked my self in the past with the heel of the knife while cutting through the dry outer layers of the ends of onions....I keep the last quarter inch of the blade blunt now.... the thin transparent shin works instantly and is almost invisible when put on and smoothed out... it stop the bleeding quick as well...and I think takes away the pain as well...
Why is everyone saying using a onion is unsanitary? You're not using the skin of the onion (that would be unsanitary). You're using the thin cellophane-like layer that's on the underside of each layer. Unless it's becomes contaminated, it should work just fine.
I don't understand why people are disagreeing with you. You are correct. There is a compound in onions called allicin that has antibacterial properties. The bleach used to whiten baby-wipes and paper towels is washed away during production. I will try it. Those above may not know what you are talking about when you refer to the onion skin. They may not know about the single-celled sheet between the onion layers. When I taught biology, I would stain pieces and have the students view them under microscopes. Excellent cell structures.
No, HAVING TO!! The same way I HAD TO dissect a worm, a crayfish had a pregnant frog (along with my very squeamish female lab partner). Onion skin observation (plus accompanying 3-page min. double-spaced typed report - this was before computers)) was in 7th grade. Dissection was in high school (2 semesters of biology were required for graduation). It wasn't until college that I really got into the sciences (I took nearly every class offered at the local campus).
One of my grandmothers told my mom about it and she used them on all us kids if it fingers and toes that were scuffed and she had to plasters / band aids to hand...they worked well I think ,but did stink of onions..... Maybe that's why we all like eating onions so much in our house...:(
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