Probably one of the most helpful things in your medicine cabinet is hydrogen peroxide.
It’s so good for so many things around the home. And whether it’s being used as a household cleaner, a disinfectant, or a whitener, there are plenty of hydrogen peroxide uses that’ll make your life so much simpler.
Also, it’s a good way to save money on more expensive household cleaners, so if you’re on a bit of a budget, then definitely grab some!
And of course, it can’t do everything, but down below are 8 very helpful uses for hydrogen peroxide that you can try this week. So check them out and see what’ll help you out right now!
Clean Your Makeup Brushes
It’s so important that you make sure you’re cleaning out your makeup brushes at least once or twice a week. That way you can keep your skin healthy and clear.
And a simple way to kill the bacteria and sanitize your beauty tools is to submerge them in a bowl with a hydrogen peroxide mixture.
Leave in for up to 10 minutes and they’re all clean. Just make sure to follow the tutorial linked to below so that you can get the full ingredient list and step-by-step process.
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If you want to save money and/or you really want to make sure you’re using toxin-free products, then definitely try out this super easy to make DIY toilet bowl cleaner.
Once it’s made, you just need to squeeze some of it under the rim of the toilet bowl, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, scrub, and then flush. It’s a very simple hydrogen peroxide cleaner solution!
GET TUTORIAL HEREAdd a Spray Cap to the Hydrogen Peroxide Bottle
If you use hydrogen peroxide religiously for cleaning (or even just sometimes), then definitely attach a spray nozzle to make cleaning faster and easier.
You can lightly mist and clean places around your home like windows and tubs.
Honestly, cleaning with hydrogen peroxide was never this easy.
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Whether you have kids or not, this is definitely a great cleaning hack to try! And especially if you have a landlord and wanna make sure you don’t get fined.
It’s just 3 ingredients and only takes 3 minutes to prep. So if you have stains in your carpet and you want to breath some new life into it, then spray with the hydrogen peroxide mixture and watch it do its work.
GET TUTORIAL HEREAll Natural Bleach
This is just another great all-natural DIY cleaning recipe to make sure you’re not putting toxins into your home.
With just a few ingredients (some of them you probably already have), you can have nice white clothing after every wash.
GET TUTORIAL HEREClean Your Toothbrush
If you want some new ideas on using hydrogen peroxide for cleaning, then this is a great idea!
According to this study on the effectiveness of different disinfectants on contaminated toothbrushes, hydrogen peroxide was a clear winner.
So try pouring some 3.0% hydrogen peroxide on your toothbrush today and kill all of that bacteria!
Clean Your Ears Out
Sometimes we need to make sure we’re taking care of our bodies, and if your ears need some cleaning out, then definitely try this easy hydrogen peroxide hack.
And to do this yourself, just follow this simple guide on using hydrogen peroxide for your ears.
Make Your Baking Sheets New Again
Baking sheets can get really caked with burnt food, but this DIY cleaning project will help you take care of it quickly.
There are so many things you can clean with hydrogen peroxide, and I’m so glad I found this one. I use my baking sheets so often, so this cleaning solution is super helpful!
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A very informative list and nice hacks.
All are good except the ear…the cheical way hydogen peroxcide works is like corrossion. So when used in the ear or other skin it can leave scar tissue. Truth. Google it. But great for cleaning and you can get food grade and use internally!
Where are the instructions for use? How much do I need to use for cleaning cookie sheets and is there a lot of scrubbing involved with this method?
Hey Tam! I’d definitely check out the original source (linked to just under the picture). That’ll give you the full tutorial on how to take care of it. 🙂