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How to use hydrogen peroxide in and around the house

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Hydrogen peroxide is a great stand in for bleach. It can clean and sanitize with no noticeable aroma to disturb your olfactory senses.

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Hydrogen peroxide is a great replacement for bleach in the laundry room. Simply replace your 1 cup of bleach with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide. Whitens and brightens your clothes with less damage to the fibers.

  2. Step 2

    Use as a mouthwash to help with sore throats and other irritations from dental work or mouth sores due to chemo and such. Simply swish and spit as you would any mouthwash. Bonus: this will also help to whiten your teeth. Don't swallow it though.

  3. Step 3

    Have a stained sink or tub? Mix some hydrogen peroxide with some cream of tartar into a paste and gently rub into the affected area. Let sit for a few minutes and rinse away. Will remove rust and other staining on surfaces.

  4. Step 4

    Use to clean and sanitize your bathroom. Simply pour some onto a clean cloth and wipe down the counters, sinks, shower stall or tub area. Wipe around the toilet and you can even scrub the inside of the toilet with Hydrogen Peroxide. You now have a clean and sparkling bathroom. Great job.

  5. Step 5

    Mix Hydrogen Peroxide with cream of tartar or any non gel toothpaste to brighten your teeth when brushing. Rinse your mouth well and your teeth will look like you just had them cleaned professionally.

  6. Step 6

    Use as a stain remover on carpeting or clothing for grass stains, wine, kool aid, red or dark juices etc. Simply pour some Hydrogen Peroxide on a clean cloth and gently blot or scrub the area. Repeat as necessary.

  7. Step 7

    Use Hydrogen Peroxide to clean out waxy buildup in ears. Gently pour some in your ear with your head tilted to one side. When the foaming stops gently tilt your head and let the fluid and waxy buildup flow out.

Tips & Warnings
  • Less expensive than bleach.
  • Non toxic when compared to other cleaning solutions.
  • Check colorfastness of fabrics before using. May damage some fabrics.
  • Never mix and store Hydrogen Peroxide in a clear bottle, it will damage the solution. Keep it in its brown bottle to maintain its integrity and effectiveness.

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