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.

Pour one cup hydrogen peroxide directly into the toilet. Let sit for at least 15 minutes, then scrub with a toilet brush and flush.

Mirrors can be tricky to clean because so many products leave streaks behind. For streak-free results, try pouring hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle and use it as you would a store-bought glass cleaner.

Make a 2:1 mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide until it forms a paste. Scrub with a brush and rinse thoroughly.

This might be terrifying to think about, but millions of dust mites could potentially be on your mattress right now. They feed off of your dead skin, moisture and oil that collects on your mattress. Sleep better at night by using hydrogen peroxide to kill the dust mites. Use a spray bottle to apply and allow time for the mattress to dry before remaking the bed.

Hydrogen peroxide can remove the toughest of stains from carpet. Pour directly onto the stain and let sit for a few minutes (or longer for tougher stains). Rub and wipe with a clean, dry cloth.

Keep your humidifier free of bacteria and mold by pouring a 4:1 mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide into the tank. Let the solution sit for 30 minutes, empty the tank and rinse with clean water, then let it air dry.

Safely sanitize toys by placing them in a bin filled with equal parts hydrogen peroxide and warm water. Rinse thoroughly. Another option is to spray hydrogen peroxide directly onto the toys, then rinse or wipe with a cloth.

If your plants look like this, they're covered in powdery mildew, which limits the plant's ability to nourish itself and flower or produce fruit. Hydrogen peroxide is an organic solution. Add one tablespoon hydrogen peroxide per half cup water to a spray bottle. Spray thoroughly once a week.