21 Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide Uses.

Hydrogen peroxide (H202) is a clear liquid that looks exactly like water, but is a bit thicker. The over-the-counter types that most consumers are able to purchase is actually only 3% hydrogen peroxide (and 97% water). It is safe to use, but the pure stuff can be very dangerous if not used correctly.

I love using hydrogen peroxide around my home. It is very well known for it’s antibacterial qualities and that’s mostly what I use it for – but there are other uses as well.

Here are 21 ways that you can use hydrogen peroxide:

1. Add about 2oz. of hydrogen peroxide to your dishwasher detergent for a bit more sanitizing.
2. Use a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water as a mouthwash to freshen breath and kill bacteria.
3. Create your own toothpaste by creating a paste out of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. The hydrogen peroxide also acts as a whitening agent, so your teeth will be clean and white.
4. Wash fruit & veggies to remove dirt and pesticides. Add 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide to a sink almost full of cold water. After washing your produce, rinse thoroughly with cool water.
5. Pour a bit of hydrogen peroxide on your clean cutting board, let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse clean with cool water.
6. Wipe out your refrigerator using hydrogen peroxide.
7. Soak your sponges for about 15 minutes in a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and warm water. Rinse the sponges thoroughly when you’re done.
8. Remove baked-on food from pots and pans by creating a paste out of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Rub into your pots/pans and let sit for an hour or two. Scrub lightly and wash as usual.
9. Pour half a cup of hydrogen peroxide into your toilet bowl, let stand for 30 minutes, then scrub clean.
10. Remove stains from clothing by soaking in 3% hydrogen peroxide for about 15 minutes. Then, wash as usual.
11. For whiter whites, add one cup of hydrogen peroxide to a load of white laundry.
12. Keep a small spray bottle filled with hydrogen peroxide and regularly spray doorknobs and light switches to keep them clean and germ-free.
13. Hold one cap-full (the little cap that comes with the bottle) of hydrogen peroxide in your mouth for about 10 minutes and then spit it out. Do this every day for a few weeks and your teeth will be whiter. Only do this for a few weeks. Extended use could do more harm than good.
14. To prevent wilting, spray a mixture of 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 cup water on lettuce, drain, cover and refrigerate.
15. Apply a bit of hydrogen peroxide on pimples to help get rid of them.
16. Eliminate bacteria in your shower/bathtub by spraying with hydrogen peroxide.
17. Add 1 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide to the rinse cycle when washing your shower curtain liner. This will help to remove soap scum and mildew. Here’s how I wash shower curtain liners.
18. Add musty towels to a mixture of 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 cup vinegar. Let stand for about 20 minutes and then wash as normal.
19. Kill weeds by spraying with hydrogen peroxide.
20. Add about 2oz. of 3% hydrogen peroxide to your bottle of dish soap for extra cleaning power.
21. Get rid of underarm stains on your shirts by rubbing the affected area with a mixture of 1 part dish soap and 2 parts hydrogen peroxide. Let it sit for about 1 hour and then rinse in cold water.

Do you use hydrogen peroxide? What do you use it for?