18 ways to use hydrogen peroxide in your home

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

It comes in handy not only for scratches and cuts.

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound made up of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms. It is usually sold in a concentration of 3 to 10%. The 3% solution is perfect for cleaning and home disinfection.

Please note that it does not last long and turns into regular water over time. Peroxide can be used for six months after opening the package, but it is best to find a use for a started bottle within a month. That's what it comes in for.

1. Disinfect manicure supplies

Tweezers, tweezers and scissors are constantly in contact with sources of various bacteria. Clean instruments with hydrogen peroxide before each use to prevent infection.

2. Disinfect toothbrushes and mouth guards

To do this, briefly soak them in peroxide. Then rinse thoroughly with water to prevent peroxide from entering the body during use. Please note that it cannot be swallowed. Even a 3% solution can provoke vomiting and abdominal pain.

3. Make a foot bath

Mix the peroxide with warm water in a 1: 3 ratio. Such a bath will help soften calluses and calluses, as well as destroy bacteria that cause an unpleasant odor.

4. Lighten nails

Combine one part peroxide with two parts baking soda to make a gruel. When the mixture stops foaming, apply it to and under your nails. Let it sit for three minutes, then wash your hands.

5. Refresh kitchen sponges

Sponges are a real breeding ground for bacteria, among other things, E. coli and salmonella can be found on them. Disinfect the sponges every day with a 50-50 mixture of water and peroxide.

6. Remove bacteria from cutting boards

Every time you use the board, the smallest scratches remain on the board, in which bacteria can settle. To prevent this from happening, wipe the board with peroxide each time, and after a few minutes rinse with water.

7. Disinfect the refrigerator

After washing it, spray the peroxide on the shelves and let it sit for ten minutes. Then wipe with a clean, damp cloth.

8. Lighten darkened stoneware

Mix baking soda and peroxide to a mushy consistency and apply to tarnished cups or plates. This will clean the surface and help remove stubborn stains.

9. Disinfect shopping bags

Reusable canvas bags are an eco-friendly replacement for plastic bags. But they can become a source of harmful bacteria if not washed frequently and thoroughly. When there is no time for washing, hydrogen peroxide will come to the rescue. Spray the bags inside and out and let them dry.

10. Clean the tiles from mold

Dirt and grease build up in the joints between the tiles and mold can develop. Hydrogen peroxide is one of the best means to destroy it. Spray it onto the tile and let it sit for ten minutes. Then rub the seams well and rinse with water.

11. Return shine to mirrors

Spray peroxide on the mirror and wipe with a microfiber cloth. There will be no trace of streaks and splashes.

12. Bleach clothes

Not everyone likes chlorine bleach because of the pungent smell. Peroxide will replace it perfectly - just pour 200 ml into the bleach container in the washing machine. If you are going to wash it by hand, add 50 ml of hydrogen peroxide per 4 liters of water to the basin and soak the clothes for 15-30 minutes.

13. Get rid of traces of sweat on white things

Mix 60 ml of peroxide, 60 ml of water and 4 tablespoons of baking soda. Apply the resulting gruel to the spots on the armpits and leave for half an hour or an hour. Then wash as usual. Do not use this technique on dark clothing, as the peroxide can ruin the color.

14. Purify the air

A humidifier is an ideal environment for mold. To keep it and the air in your home clean, once a month run the device with a mixture of water and peroxide in a 1: 1 ratio.

15. Destroy dust mites

They live on pieces of skin that we lose every day, and especially a lot of them on bed linen and upholstered furniture. To kill mites, spray hydrogen peroxide on your mattress or sofa and let dry completely.

16. Disinfect children's toys

Spray them with peroxide or wipe with a cloth dampened in it. Let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse with water. The same can be done with your pet's toys.

17. Fertilize planting

Peroxide increases the ability of plants to absorb nutrients from the soil. Mix the peroxide with water in a 1: 4 ratio. Fertilize indoor and garden plants with this liquid. Please note that the mixture must be used immediately, it cannot be stored for a long time.

18. Protect plants from disease

Infectious diseases, fungi and pests can be easily transferred from one plant to another. To prevent this from happening, disinfect your gardening tools with hydrogen peroxide after each use.