How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide (10 Ways)

I absolutely love hydrogen peroxide. It is something that is so cheap and has so many uses. So what can you use it for?

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hydrogen Peroxide

1. 

   Use 3% hydrogen peroxide (which is sold in stores) as a mouth wash.
   
   Why?
   It whitens your teeth and gets rid of canker sores. You won't even have to use the expensive whitening products to get the same result!

2. 

   Clean your house with hydrogen peroxide.
   
   Why?
   Hydrogen kills germs, by acting as a sanitizer. Use on counter tops and cutting boards. It kills salmonella, E Coli, and other bacteria. It will also leave everything smelling fresh!

3. 

   Add hydrogen peroxide to the dishwasher.
   
   Why?
   Adding 2 ounces of 3% hydrogen peroxide to your dishwasher will sanitize your dishes and prevent the transmission of colds and illnesses.

4. 

   Lighten your hair.
   
   Why?
   By using a 50/50 mixture (3% hydrogen peroxide and water), apply to wet hair. This will give you natural looking highlights without overdoing it.

5. 

   Add hydrogen peroxide to your whites.
   
   Why?
   Hydrogen peroxide can be used as a bleaching alternative. Simply use in place of bleach. You can also apply directly to troublesome spots.

6. 

   Use hydrogen peroxide as a vegetable and fruit wash.
   
   Why?
   Remember, it kills germs! It also removes pesticides and harmful chemicals.

7. 

   Soak your feet.
   
   Why?
   Hydrogen peroxide helps in the healing of cuts and scrapes. It cures athlete's foot, and saves scaly skin.
   
   Use about 1/2 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide, 4 Tbsp. of Epsom salt, and fill the rest of your foot soaking tub with hot water.

8. 

   Use in your pool or hot tub.
   
   Why?
   Hydrogen peroxide can be used in place of chlorine. Chlorine is harsh on the skin. Hydrogen peroxide won't irritate your skin, but will leave your skin softened. It disinfects the water and leaves a fresh, clean smell.

9. 

   Spray on your plants.
   
   Why?
   This helps them get extra oxygen and heals sick plants. To use, mix 1 cup of water and 1 ounce of 3% hydrogen peroxide and put in a spray bottle. Water as usual.

10. 

    Remove tanning streaks.
    
    Why?
    Hydrogen peroxide is a lightener. Use by applying 3% hydrogen peroxide to the skin using a cotton swab.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep a 50/50 mixture (3% hydrogen peroxide and water) in a spray bottle underneath the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Use it to spray and clean everything!
• Buy Food Grade 35% hydrogen peroxide. You can buy it in bulk and dilute it when needed.
• Remember, hydrogen peroxide is a bleach alternative, so keep away from fabric you do not want lightened.
• Keep hydrogen peroxide out of the sunlight. Peroxide will break down in the sun.

Resources

• Buy Hydrogen Peroxide
• Hydrogen Peroxide: Beauty Uses (my site)
• Hydrogen Peroxide: Many Uses (my site)

[NewbieG]

on 9/13/2009 Another use is if the bubbler on your fish tank goes out you can add 1 tablespoon into your aquarium because hydrogen peroxide breaks down into oxygen and H2O. Safe in small amounts for your fish. Great post, I hadn't ever thought of most of those uses.

[bajagirl]

on 9/12/2009 Great article on the many uses of peroxide. Good information to know. 5*

[debstips]

on 8/31/2009 Thank-you again!

[ktlyn517]

on 8/16/2009 WOW! I had no idea hydrogen peroxide had so many uses! Great information :) Thanks for sharing, 5* and rec!