Do you remember as a teen when summertime came around, wanting to have those beach blonde highlights like you saw in the magazines, but having no money for the hair salon? You could just spray some hydrogen peroxide in your hair and let it sit in the sun to get that longed-for look. Well, hydrogen peroxide can be used for that and so much more.
Why Use It?
Also known as H202, it is a simple composition of water and oxygen molecules. It’s a non-toxic solution. Environmentally friendly too. A natural antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral agent. Inexpensive and safe to use for cleaning, hygiene, healing, etc.
At first glance, hydrogen peroxide looks just like water. It contains powerful oxidizing properties that allow it to react with viruses, yeast, spores, and bacteria.
All these positive qualities make hydrogen peroxide a great natural disinfectant.
Types of Hydrogen Peroxide
Used for household and beauty/hygiene applications, it has a concentration level between 3 to 9%. But you can also find it in a wider range of up to 90% concentration. Below is a list of the percentage and their respective uses: (1)
3.5% Pharmaceutical
6% Beautician
30% Reagent
30-32% Electronic
35% Technical & Food Grade
90% Rocket Fuel
Various Uses For Home And Body (1)
Hydrogen peroxide has a large list of applications from cleaning around the house to beauty enhancers. Let’s see some of its uses below.
Mold And Mildew Free Bathroom
Bathroom mold is hard and unpleasant to get rid of. Spray in the areas with mildew and mold. Wait for several minutes and remove it easily. Your bathroom will also be free of harmful bacteria.
Houseplants Health
Add a splash of hydrogen peroxide to the bottle you use for spraying your plants to keep them luscious and healthy. Hydrogen peroxide not only kills fungus and keeps your plant’s disease-free but can also stimulate their growth.
Get Whiter nails
Apply hydrogen peroxide to a cotton ball and rub your nails with it. You get instantly brighter, lighter nails.
Soften calluses and corns
All you need to do is soak your feet in a mixture of half water and half hydrogen peroxide to get soft beautiful feet without calluses and corns.
Kills Foot Fungus
By applying a combination of hydrogen peroxide and water to your feet you can stop the uncomfortable itching caused by foot fungus. Thanks to the antifungal properties of hydrogen peroxide you can alleviate the common athlete’s foot.
Disinfect your fruit and Vegetables
Instead of using some chemical products to disinfect your fruit and vegetables, you can use hydrogen peroxide. Fill up your kitchen sink with cold water, add a quarter of a cup of hydrogen peroxide. Add your fruit and veggies and let them soak for 20 minutes. Let them dry after rinsing them. You will get rid of any dirt, chemicals and keep them fresh longer.
Ease Pain From Toothache
If you wake up in the middle of the night with a toothache and you need to wait until morning to see your dentist grab that bottle of hydrogen peroxide from your bathroom. Mix some warm water with hydrogen peroxide, and keep it in your mouth for 10 minutes if you can. You will be able to go back to sleep and visit your dentist first thing the next morning.
Replace The Bleach In Your Laundry
If you find the smell of bleach unpleasant and want an alternative for your white clothing, use hydrogen peroxide on your wash. Soak your white pieces of clothing anywhere from 30minutes to an hour and see all those stains disappearing like magic. Just be careful not to mix it with other colored pieces.
Treat Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are an uncomfortable and common problem. If you are trying to control your yeast infection by regularly douching, try adding a couple of tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide to the mix. You may notice that this helps with those regularly occurring yeast infections.
Induce Vomiting In Case of Poison Ingestion
It is a scary scenario if your beloved pet is sick because of eating something toxic. In these situations, it is important to act fast. If you can not get your pet to eat something to expel the poison, fill a syringe with one millimeter of hydrogen peroxide per pound of weight, and squirt it on your pet’s mouth. Within 15 minutes your pet should be vomiting. If you try twice and do not work you should take it to the vet immediately.
