The POWER of Hydrogen Peroxide H2O

1.) Natural disinfecting cleaner. 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.) Cleaning cutting boards. After rinsing off your wooden or plastic cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

3.) Natural hair highlights. If you like a natural look to your hair, spray the
50/50 (Water/Hydrogen Peroxide) solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, faddish, or dirty blonde.
It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change. 

4.) Vegetable wash. Use as a vegetable wash or soak to kill bacteria and neutralize
chemicals. (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.)

5.) Mildew remover. Got some nasty mildew staring back at you in the shower or sink area? Do not water the hydrogen peroxide down, just attack it directly with a spray bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Mildew begone!

6.) Stain remover. Ahhhhh, if you have kiddos like we do, then you know grass as a common enemy of clothing! For grass stains, mix a few drops of ammonia with just 1 teaspoon 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rub on the stain. As soon as it disappears, rinse and launder. 

  As for us grown-ups, if you drink wine, then fear those occasional wine stains no more! Just combine an equal amount of both liquid soap (Dawn or similar) and Hydrogen Peroxide in a small dish or bowl. Sponge or pour the mixture over the red wine stain and let stand for a minute to pre-soak. Please note: If the stains is only on one side of a garment, place a towel or cloth between the stained layer and clean layer so the stain does not penetrate through to the other side of the fabric. If possible, test one small area first to ensure the solution does not discolor the fabric. Next, gently blot the stained area. The hydrogen peroxide and soap formula help remove discoloration. Continue to blot until the stain is no longer visible. The garment can then be put in the laundry machine as usual. Cool water is usually best. Make sure to check the clothing care labels for special instructions.
 
Wine stain removal tips:
 - Blot, don’t rub.
- Do not apply heat (i.e. put garment in dryer) until stain is fully removed.
- When using bleaching agents like hydrogen peroxide, be sure to first test colored fabrics for colorfastness.
- When in doubt, take the garment to a professional dry cleaner.
 
 Accidents can and will happen from time to time, and blood stains are one of the toughest stains to remove. This method will be useful only for fresh blood stains that have not had too much time to set. Spray or pour enough Hydrogen Peroxide to cover the stain. Blot with rag or cloth, then wait a minute or two and repeat until stain is removed. Immediately rinse and launder as normal, but on the cold water setting.

7.) Mouthwash. Fast and hardworking! In a cup, mix 2 tablespoons of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide with two tablespoons of water. Swish in your mouth for 30 seconds. You may feel it foaming or tingling, don't worry, it's just doing it's job and killing the bacteria. DO NOT SWALLOW! This should not be done more than 3 times a week.

8.) Bleach alternative. Add one cup of 3% Hydrogen Peroxide to your washer once the water has reached the level above the clothing. This will help keep those whites bright!

Feel free to leave a comment below if you have another great use for hydrogen peroxide!

                                     
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