Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide

Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide

1. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave
a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray
it on the counters-

2. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to
kill salmonella and other bacteria-

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved hydrogen peroxide as a sanitizer.

3. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and
keep it in every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system
like bleach or most other disinfectants will-But be sure you put the mixture into a bottle that filters out sunlight.  Also, it appears that hydrogen peroxide does not harm septic systems.  Again, this is probably a mixture of 50% water with the other half being 3% or 30% strengths of hydrogen peroxide.

4. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of
whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour
directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and
rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary- Be Careful!

The effectiveness of this method is a matter of experimentation, but the principle is sound.  Some of the so called "oxygen" bleaches contain hydrogen peroxide.
Be careful about the suggestion to use it on spots.  Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach!

5. Use as a vegetable wash or soak to kill bacteria and neutralize
chemicals

We don't know about the chemicals, but there are several credible references about the use of hydrogen peroxide on fruits or vegetables.  Research published by the Journal of Food and Science in 2003 showed effective results of using hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate apples and melons that were infected with strains of E.coli.
Add salt in addition to 1/4 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide to a sink full of cold water. Wash vegetables thoroughly, rinse with cold water and drain. This process prolongs freshness.

6. Clean with hydrogen peroxide when your house becomes a biohazard
after its invaded by toxic mold, such as those with water damage

In a publication about "Healthy Homes," the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) listed hydrogen peroxide as among the substances that can be used against mold, but also said there had not been enough research to recommend its use.  It is not known what molds hydrogen peroxide is most effective against or what the human health hazards may be from using it so extensively. Also, since hydrogen peroxide is a bleach, be careful where you use it in terms of preserving the colors in your home.

7. Humidifiers and steamers: Use 1 pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a gallon of water. This helps keep them clean too.

8. Dishwater Rinse: Add 2 ounces  (or more) of 3% hydrogen peroxide to the regular washing formula to safely sanitize and eliminate the tranmission of colds and diseases.