let's verse presents surprising uses of
hydrogen peroxide number one cleaning
your wooden cutting board if you don't
clean your cutting board properly it can
create a breeding ground for bacteria
each of the cuts in the cutting board
can be very difficult to clean with just
soap and water if you want to be sure
that your cutting board is clean and
free of bacteria use hydrogen peroxide
you can mix hydrogen peroxide and
vinegar to create the perfect cleaning
solution without using harsh chemicals
number two growing mushrooms in your
refrigerator this is one of the most
surprising uses of hydrogen peroxide if
you've ever wanted to grow oysters
mushrooms you can do so in your
refrigerator with the help of hydrogen
peroxide you can grow them in a freezer
bag all you need are some cedar pet
shavings some straw paper bags freezer
bags and hydrogen peroxide in about 6
months you'll have plenty of moisture
mushrooms for your salad number three
keep your veggies free from bacteria if
you buy fresh vegetables from the store
but you don't want to cook them right
away you need to make sure they don't
get loaded with dangerous bacteria the
best way to do this is to put three
percent hydrogen peroxide into a spray
bottle mist the produce regularly and
let it sit for about five minutes before
your rinse and dry the vegetables number
four clean your sponges the item in your
kitchen that collects the most bacteria
is the sponge everything you clean and
wipe with that sponge gets caught in the
sponge once inside that bacteria starts
to grow leaving your sponge unsafe and
also foul-smelling if you want to clean
your sponges thoroughly you can combine
equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm
water if you soak your sponges for just
about 15 minutes it'll kill all of those
smelly dangerous bacteria in the sponge
number five cleaning spilled wine off
the carpet if you spill red wine on your
carpet or your furniture the stain can
be impossible to get out unless you know
how if you combine equal parts liquid
detergent and hydrogen peroxide you can
create a powerful stain fighter to get
rid of that stain completely once you've
created your cleaning solution you
should pour it over the stain and let it
sit after a while blot the stain with a
towel and wash it with warm water and
allow it to air dry when the carpets dry
the stain should be completely gone
number 6
armpit stains on your clothes if you
sweat a lot you know that sweat can
leave permanent stains on your clothing
if you can't afford to go out and buy a
new wardrobe to replace your sweat
stained clothes hydrogen peroxide could
be the solution simply combine one part
dishwashing liquid with two parts
hydrogen peroxide pour the mixture onto
the stains and let it sit for an hour
finally rinse the mixture with cold
water and the stains should be gone
number 7 getting blood out of your
clothing since hydrogen peroxide is a
form of bleach it's great for getting
blood stains out of clothes you should
pour the peroxide directly on the stain
and allow it to sit for about five
minutes
next blot the stain and rinse it with
cold water you may need to repeat these
steps a few times to get the stain out
completely
since peroxide is a mild bleach you
should understand that it can whiten
your colored clothing if you don't use
it carefully
number eight cleaning stained tiles and
stone countertops
if the tiles on your floors or the stone
on your countertops are stained it can
have a negative effect on the appearance
of your home to get the stains out
safely and easily all you need is
hydrogen peroxide flour and plastic wrap
combine the peroxide and the flour in a
bowl to create a paste next cover the
stain with the paste and then cover that
with the plastic wrap allow it to sit
overnight and then remove the plastic in
the morning when you do the stains
should be gone
number nine whiten your nails you don't
need to spend money on a French manicure
at the salon if you have a bottle of
hydrogen peroxide on hand all you need
to do is pour some 3% hydrogen peroxide
on a cotton ball and rub it onto your
nails if you do this for a week or two
you will have a natural French manicure
number 10 treat the common cold if you
come down with a cold and you want it to
go away quickly hydrogen peroxide can
help if you just put a few drops of
peroxide in each of your ears each
morning it can shorten the length of
time that you have a cold if you live a
busy life like most people do getting
rid of your cold as quickly as possible
is important number 11 make a mouthwash
if you hate using store-bought mouthwash
due to the alcohol and the chemicals
that are used to make it you can make
your own mouthwash at home create a
mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide
and one part water when you rinse your
mouth thoroughly the peroxide will kill
the germs in your mouth while whitening
your teeth at the same time be sure not
to swallow any of that mouthwash though
number 12
help treat a toothache or a caker sore
many experts will tell you that if you
want to treat a cake or sore or a
toothache all you need is hydrogen
peroxide and water if you combine equal
parts of each and rinse it in your mouth
for a few times a day your mouth will
start to feel better in no time
number thirteen disinfect your
countertops if you're preparing food on
your countertop you need to disinfect it
completely if you want it to be safe to
cook in your kitchen Salmonella and
e-coli can live for a long time on your
countertop which can contaminate any
food that you prepare on the counter if
you want to make sure that it's always
clean and disinfected but you don't want
to use products loaded with chemicals
you should use peroxide simply spray
some peroxide on your counter and let it
sit for about five minutes and then wipe
it clean number fourteen cleaning your
toilet bowl if you want to be sure that
your toilet is clean and free of any
nasty stains hydrogen peroxide can help
simply pour the peroxide into the toilet
bowl and let it sit for about thirty
minutes after 30 minutes you can scrub
the toilet and all the stains should
come out with these number fifteen
cleaning your refrigerator and
dishwasher most people don't like to use
harsh chemicals to clean their
refrigerator because the food that they
eat fits on the Shelf also there are
many people who don't like to clean
their dishwasher with chemicals because
the dishes that they eat off of go into
the dishwasher to be cleaned a great
non-toxic way to clean the refrigerator
and the dishwasher is with hydrogen
peroxide simply spray the peroxide on
the appliances and wipe it dry with a
dry towel number 16 clean up mold if you
notice that you have mold growing
anywhere in your home you need to get
rid of it before the problem gets out of
control to do this simply spray some
peroxide over the mold allow it to sit
for at least thirty minutes and then
wipe it clean the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development degrees
that peroxide can get rid of mold
number 17 disinfect your wounds if you
get a cut anywhere on your body you need
to clean it out right away to prevent
the infection some people will use
alcohol to clean their wounds however
alcohol can burn when applied to a cut
hydrogen peroxide will disinfect the cut
without burning simply pour it out on
the wound and allow it to sit for a few
minutes before covering the wound with a
bandage you should be aware that the
peroxide will start to foam and bubble
that's normal
number 18 lighten your hair if you
always wanted your hair to be a shade or
two lighter but you don't want to damage
your hair with the chemicals that they
add in hair color hydrogen peroxide will
lighten your hair safely simply spray
the peroxide on your hair when it's damp
and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes
before rinsing it out completely
peroxide will do much less damage than
the hair bleach that you can buy in a
store number 19 clear up your acne
whether you struggle with acne on a
regular basis or you have just the
occasional break out here and there
hydrogen peroxide can help acne is
caused by a buildup of bacteria in your
pores the peroxide can kill the bacteria
that causes acne when the bacteria have
been destroyed it could help to clear up
your complexion if you continue to wash
your face with hydrogen peroxide you can
cute breakouts from even occurring
number 20 refresh your reusable bags if
you make the decision to start using
reusable bags when you go grocery
shopping you're helping out the
environment well over time your bags can
get dirty on the inside the best way to
get your bags clean and to disinfect
them is to spray them down with hydrogen
peroxide not only will peroxide clean
and disinfect your bags it'll also get
rid of the food odors that can be left
behind
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