🧪 15 BEST HACKS USING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
1. Disinfect Cutting Boards
Spray full-strength 3% hydrogen peroxide onto cutting boards to kill bacteria like E. coli or salmonella. Let sit for a few minutes, then rinse.
2. Whiten Grout
Mix hydrogen peroxide with baking soda into a paste. Apply to dirty grout lines, let sit for 10–15 minutes, scrub with a brush, and rinse.
3. Mouthwash Alternative
Use a 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water as a mouth rinse to kill bacteria and whiten teeth. Do not swallow.
4. Whiten Laundry
Add 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide to your white laundry load to brighten and deodorize without bleach. It’s especially effective on dingy whites.
5. Clean and Disinfect Toothbrushes
Soak toothbrushes in hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes to eliminate germs and prolong toothbrush hygiene.
6. Sanitize Reusable Water Bottles
Fill bottles halfway with hydrogen peroxide, shake vigorously, and rinse. It removes odors and kills bacteria.
7. Remove Blood Stains
Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto blood stains (fresh is best), let it bubble, then blot and wash as usual.
8. Clear Up Acne
Dab diluted hydrogen peroxide (3% mixed with water) onto acne-prone areas with a cotton pad to kill bacteria. Use sparingly to avoid over-drying skin.
9. Brighten Tiles and Tubs
Spray hydrogen peroxide on bathroom surfaces, let sit 10 minutes, and scrub clean. Great for soap scum and mildew.
10. Plant Fungus Fighter
Use a mixture of 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 10 parts water to spray plants suffering from fungus or root rot.
11. Disinfect Sponges
Soak kitchen sponges in hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes to kill bacteria and extend sponge life.
12. Clean Glass and Mirrors
Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water in a spray bottle for streak-free, shiny mirrors and windows.
13. Foot Soak for Fungus
Soak feet in a mixture of half hydrogen peroxide and half water to help treat athlete’s foot and nail fungus.
14. Freshen Toilet Bowls
Pour ½ cup of hydrogen peroxide into the toilet bowl. Let sit 20 minutes, then scrub. It disinfects and removes stains.
15. Fruit & Veggie Wash
Mix hydrogen peroxide and water (1:4 ratio) and use it as a spray to clean fresh produce. Rinse well after spraying.
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always use 3% hydrogen peroxide for household purposes.
- Store in a dark bottle away from light and heat to maintain potency.
- Avoid using on colored fabrics or surfaces where bleaching may occur.
- Not for internal use or ingestion.