Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidant. Its aqueous solution is commonly known as hydrogen peroxide. Usually, you can buy 3% medical hydrogen peroxide in pharmacies. In the home, hydrogen peroxide is usually used for cleaning, bleaching and disinfection.
Why use hydrogen peroxide for cleaning?
Using hydrogen peroxide for household cleaning and disinfection is a good choice, because hydrogen peroxide is very safe and natural, it helps to kill viruses, bacteria and fungi.
Hydrogen peroxide has many uses in the family, let’s take a look at it in detail.
●Clean the floor
Hydrogen peroxide is the secret weapon to make the floor clean. Add about 5 liters of edema to half a cup of hydrogen peroxide and mop the floor as usual. Hydrogen peroxide is mild, so you don't need to clean it after mopping, just let the ground dry naturally. Hydrogen peroxide is safe for wooden floors and can remove stains, pet odors and dirt.
●Disinfecting kitchen sponge
Kitchen sponges will have peculiar smell and dirt after use. You can soak the kitchen sponges in hydrogen peroxide for 10 minutes and rinse them with clean water before use.
●Clean stubborn stains
Hydrogen peroxide can remove stubborn stains on clothing, tablecloths or linens. Pretreat the dyed items with hydrogen peroxide for several hours, then throw the items into the washing machine for regular cleaning.
●General kitchen cleaning
Pour 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide and 2 cups of distilled water into a spray bottle. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil, shake well, spray and wipe the kitchen, such as: kitchen sink, garbage disposal area, front and inside of refrigerator, cabinets, small appliances.
●Window
Pour a little of this liquid into a spray bottle, spray some on the window or mirror, wipe with a dry cloth or paper towel, the window or mirror will be clean and smooth, and there are no unsightly streaks. .
●Toilet cleaning
Pour a cup of hydrogen peroxide into the toilet, wait 15 minutes and then use the toilet brush to scrub it to make the toilet bright and clean.
●Mesa
Put the mixed solution on the table and wipe it clean. If your countertop is marble or granite, do not use this solution frequently because it is acidic and may damage the surface. In addition, if hydrogen peroxide is used frequently, it may bleach the color of the countertop.
●Toy disinfection
Spraying hydrogen peroxide on a soft cloth and wiping the toy can help prevent the spread of bacteria, which may make your child sick. These operations can be performed weekly.
●Cutting board
The cutting board is easy to breed bacteria during use. You can spray hydrogen peroxide directly on the surface of the cutting board every week to clean and disinfect the cutting board. Air bubbles are generated when cleaning the cutting board, which can be washed with water and dried with a soft cloth.
●Kitchen Appliances
Refrigerators, microwave ovens, blenders and processing equipment are often used. If you do not clean it regularly, grease and dirt will accumulate. Spray hydrogen peroxide directly on these equipment, then rinse with water and dry.
●Soak toothbrush
Toothbrushes are a hotbed of bacteria and oral bacteria, and you can disinfect them. Soak the toothbrush in high-concentration hydrogen peroxide for a few minutes and rinse with hot water at least once a week.
●Tile cleaner
Spray hydrogen peroxide on the bathroom or kitchen tiles and dry them with a soft cloth or paper towel. This will remove mold and brighten the tiles.
●Disinfect the bacteria area
Every family has a bacterial zone. Bacteria zone refers to the places that family members often touch, such as door handles, light switches and cabinet handles. These areas are breeding grounds for bacteria. You can spray a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide on these areas and then wipe them with a soft cloth.
●Clean the humidifier
The humidifier is easy to breed bacteria, and hydrogen peroxide can be added to the humidifier for cleaning and disinfection.
Precautions for cleaning with hydrogen peroxide
Although this liquid is a safe, natural cleanser, it can be dangerous if abused.
Do not add bleach to hydrogen peroxide, it will cause an explosion.
Avoid inhaling hydrogen peroxide mist, which is dangerous to your lungs and may cause burning or even worse. To prevent inhalation, you should open the windows of the room you are cleaning before cleaning.
If hydrogen peroxide gets into your eyes, please rinse with clean water and go to the hospital for help from a doctor.
If you have hydrogen peroxide on your skin, wash your hands immediately.
