14 Household Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

Use this natural sanitizer in every room of your home.

October 14, 2020

By: Farima Alavi

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In the Kitchen: Sanitize the Cutting Board

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.

In the Kitchen: Clean the Refrigerator

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.

In the Kitchen: Sanitize Sponges

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.

In the Bathroom: Whiten Grout

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.

In the Bathroom: Clean Toilets

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

In the Bathroom: Clean Mirrors

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.

In the Bathroom: Remove Soap Scum

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

In the Bedroom: Kill Dust Mites

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.

In the Laundry Room: Whiten Whites + Remove Stains

To whiten whites, pour hydrogen peroxide directly into the washer. To remove tough stains, make a mixture of equal parts hydrogen peroxide, water and baking soda. Rub on the stain with a brush. Let sit for 10 minutes, then wash the garment in the regular wash cycle.

In Living Areas: Remove Carpet Stains

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.

In Living Areas: Clean Humidifier

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.

In Living Areas: Sanitize Toys

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.

Outside: Remove Powdery Mildew From Plants

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.

Outside: Clean Your Cooler

After a camping trip or tailgating at the big game, your cooler is bound to collect some grit and grime. Before storing it away for your next adventure, disinfect with hydrogen peroxide using a spray bottle and then wipe it dry.

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14 Household Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

Related To:

In the Kitchen: Sanitize the Cutting Board

In the Kitchen: Clean the Refrigerator

In the Kitchen: Sanitize Sponges

In the Bathroom: Whiten Grout

In the Bathroom: Clean Toilets

In the Bathroom: Clean Mirrors

In the Bathroom: Remove Soap Scum

In the Bedroom: Kill Dust Mites

In the Laundry Room: Whiten Whites + Remove Stains

In Living Areas: Remove Carpet Stains

In Living Areas: Clean Humidifier

In Living Areas: Sanitize Toys

Outside: Remove Powdery Mildew From Plants

Outside: Clean Your Cooler

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