By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Skip the expensive vegetable washes. Use peroxide instead. Mix 1/4 cup peroxide to a sink full of cold water. Place your fruits and vegetables in the water and let them soak for a few minutes. Wash thoroughly. Rinse well.
Step2
Clean appliances, countertops and the inside of your refrigerator with hydrogen peroxide. It will not only clean and shine everything, but it will also kill germs. While you're at it, pour a drop of peroxide right on your cutting board to destroy bacteria, like salmonella.
Step3
Make your dishes sparkle and disinfect the dishwasher at the same time. Pour a capful of peroxide in the pre-wash compartment, fill with regular detergent and run the cycle. While that's cleaning, give your plants a lift by adding a tablespoon of peroxide to their water.
Step4
Forget harsh chemicals like bleach to brighten your whites. Use a capful of peroxide to your laundry machine and add your soap. Your clothes will look as good as new. Be careful not to use too much, though, as peroxide is acidic and could harm delicate fabric.
Step5
Keep a spray bottle of peroxide in the bathroom. Mix a solution of 50 percent peroxide to 50 percent water. Spray down the shower when you're finished to prevent mold and mildew.
Step6
Pour one cup hydrogen peroxide in the toilet and let it sit overnight. Scrub the toilet in the morning, and the bowl will be super clean.
Step7
Remove bloodstains on clothing, upholstery and carpet with peroxide. Pour a dab directly on the spot and let it soak for one minute. Promptly rinse with warm water and a clean cloth. Repeat as necessary. The peroxide works as an oxidizer to lift stains.
