14 Household Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide sanitizes and removes stains from wood and plastic cutting boards. To sanitize, pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto cutting board. Scrub with a clean sponge and let it sit until it fizzes. Rinse thoroughly.

Let's be honest, the inside of your refrigerator can get a little gross, especially the door where condiments may drip after use. Apply hydrogen peroxide using a spray bottle and clean the inside of your refrigerator or any appliance that needs it. Wipe with water and dry to complete the job.

Sanitize and remove odor from sponges. Soak the sponge in a mixture of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

Make a 3:1 mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide until it forms a paste. Scrub grout with a clean, stiff-bristle brush. Let sit for a few minutes and wipe off with a wet rag.