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Cleaning With Hydrogen Peroxide

by Charity

Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful cleaner, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and natural bleaching compound. These days, a common household cleaning trend is to use hydrogen peroxide as a cleaner and disinfectant in one.

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a chemical compound that is a combination of water and hydrogen. The store-bought products are clear as water. In its pure form, hydrogen peroxide is a bluish liquid. Hydrogen peroxide is a very versatile liquid and can be used as a first-aid antiseptic, bleaching agent, hair dye, toothpaste, mouthwash, laundry stain remover, and bathroom cleaner.

 Learning how to clean with hydrogen peroxide and using hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant can be just as effective as using commercial products. Also, cleaning with hydrogen peroxide can save you money and is an eco-friendly and family-safe alternative to other common household cleaners.

How to Clean With Hydrogen Peroxide

Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide gives you a natural, safe, and economical way to clean your home without using harsh or toxic ingredients often found in commercial cleaning products. Whether you’re cleaning up inside or out, it’s easy to make your own hydrogen peroxide cleaner for different cleaning jobs. At the end of this article is a quick and easy recipe to make a hydrogen peroxide cleaning solution.

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Below are a few ways you can use hydrogen peroxide for cleaning everything from household utensils to shower stalls and every room from the kitchen to the toilet:

Cleaning the Grout Between Your Tiles

Mix ½ cup baking soda, ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide, and a few drops of dish soap in a sealable container. Shake the container to blend your ingredients, then grab some rubber gloves and use a cloth to spread the cleaning solution onto your grout. Wait about five minutes, then rinse away the grime with clean water. The mixture of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda creates an oxygen bleach that is perfect for cleaning grout.

Cleaning Bathtubs and Showers

Mix two parts baking soda with one part hydrogen peroxide to make a paste. Rub the paste all over your bathtub, sinks or shower, wait 30 minutes, then rinse away the grime with clean water.

Commercial cleaners for bathrooms, sinks and bathtubs can be especially harsh and can contain bleach, ammonia, and other ingredients that can be harmful to your skin and respiratory system. Using this mixture is a safer, but just as effective method to a sparkling bathroom.

Cleaning Hard Surfaces

To clean and disinfect hard surfaces with hydrogen peroxide, pour it inside a spray bottle. You can then spray it on the hard surfaces around your kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedrooms. When you spray on the surface and notice the solution to bubble, do not worry. This is a natural reaction when it comes to contact with dirt and microbes. Allow it to bubble on the surface for about 5 minutes before wiping it off.

The recipe at the end of the article is perfect for use on hard surfaces.

Fabric Cleaner and Disinfectant

You can use hydrogen peroxide to clean and disinfect fabrics – as long as they are white. This is very helpful when dealing with cloth nappies that need disinfecting, deodorising, and whitening. You can also use hydrogen peroxide to disinfect and brighten your white clothing including natural and synthetic fibres.

Mirror and Glass Shiner

Hydrogen peroxide can also be used to clean your mirrors and make them shine. The same thing can be done to polish any glass surface. All you have to do is mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and water. Spray the mixture onto the surface then use a paper towel, newspaper, or a lint-free cloth to wipe the solution off.

Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Recipe

While hydrogen peroxide cleans well undiluted, you can mix your own hydrogen peroxide cleaner and use it as an all-purpose cleaning spray throughout your home.

Hydrogen peroxide stays at full strength for about three years when in its original brown container. Once opened, hydrogen peroxide is effective for only a few months, so don’t open a bottle until you’re ready to use it.

The Recipe

The ingredients and items you will need:

  • Solid-coloured spray bottle
  • 3% Hydrogen peroxide
  • Lemon juice
  • Distilled water

Mix one cup of hydrogen peroxide, two cups of distilled water, and two tablespoons of lemon juice in a spray bottle, shake it up, and start cleaning! We use a solid-colored spray bottle so the hydrogen peroxide isn’t exposed to light, and distilled water to prevent spotting from minerals and other pollutants found in tap water. The lemon gives your home a fresh scent when you clean, while the acids help break down dirt and grime.

When you mix your hydrogen peroxide cleaner, keep in mind that it has a limited shelf life of only a month or two. When you’re not using it, make sure you store it in a dark space.

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