Household Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

1. Make your own toothpaste using hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.  Add salt to the mixture for a whitening toothpaste.
2. Clean counters with half peroxide and half hot water.
3. Whiten grout using full-strength peroxide.  Let sit and then clean with warm soapy water and a grout brush.
4. Spray mirrors with peroxide and wipe clean.
5. Clean fruits and vegetables with food grade peroxide.  Let stand for a few minutes, rinse thoroughly and let dry.
6. Disinfect refrigerators using a solution of half peroxide and half water.
7. Remove blood stains from clothing using peroxide.  Pour peroxide directly on the stain and let sit for 5 minutes.  Rub and rinse with cold water.  Repeat if necessary.
8. Kill mites by spraying the area with peroxide.
9. Increase plant growth by watering with a solution of one part peroxide to 32 parts water.
10. Remove collar and armpit stains.  Spray with a solution of two parts peroxide and one part liquid detergent.  Let sit for one hour and rinse with cold water.  Repeat if necessary.
11. Sanitize toothbrushes by soaking overnight in peroxide.
12. Whiten fingernails by soaking in peroxide.
13. Add a couple ounces of peroxide to your dishwashing detergent to sanitize dishes.
14. Make your own mouthwash by using a mixture of equal parts peroxide and water.  Peroxide is the ingredient that you will find in many of the designer brand mouthwashes.
15. Clean and sanitize your cutting boards by spraying with peroxide.  Let sit, scrub and rinse clean.
16. Make a paste out of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda.  Rub onto dirty pans, let sit and remove dirt and grease with warm water and textured sponge.
17. Clean toilet bowls.  Pour one cup peroxide into the bowl and let sit for 15 minutes.  Scrub clean and flush.
18. Spritz plant leaves to help fight fungus.  Add a small amount of peroxide to your spray bottle and spritz away.
19. Sanitize lunchboxes with a mixture of one cup peroxide and half a cup of warm water.  Let stand overnight and rinse clean.
20. Dip a cotton ball or swab in peroxide and dab on pimples to help clear away acne.