Hydrogen peroxide is a germicidal agent made up of water and oxygen, which makes it the safest natural sanitizer. It`s a colorless liquid that is slightly more viscous than water. It is most commonly used as disinfectant, bleaching agent, and oxidizer. However, it turns out that this versatile liquid has countless uses. This article focuses on 65 of them, so make sure you check them all out and get a bottle of hydrogen peroxide as soon as possible.
Note: Pure hydrogen peroxide can explode when heated to its boiling point. This is the reason why most of household products contain a diluted solution, mostly having 3-5% of the active chemical.
THE COMPLETE LIST
1. ELIMINATE VIRUSES
Experts claim that applying 3 drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in the ear helps reduce the duration of cold or flu. Allow the solution to work for about 10 minutes before letting it drain.
2. GET RID OF PESTICIDES
Most fresh veggies are treated with pesticides, detrimental chemicals that shouldn’t be ingested. To get rid of these chemicals, add ¼ cup of hydrogen peroxide to a bowl with water and soak the veggies in the solution for half an hour. When done, rinse and leave them in the fridge.
3. GET RID OF AIRBORNE GERMS
Combine a pint of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a gallon of water and add the solution to a humidifier. Let it run until the mixture is completely used up. The antibacterial and disinfectant properties of the solution will get rid of airborne germs.
4. WHITEN YOUR TEETH
Hydrogen peroxide is the active ingredient in most teeth whitening products, and it works by oxygenating the surface of the teeth. Brush the teeth with toothpaste and then swish a mixture of two teaspoons of water and a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide around the mouth. When done, rinse the mouth and repeat the procedure 3 times a week.
5. BLEACH FINGER AND TOE NAILS
The nails often look discolored after removing nail polish. To bleach them and reverse the natural color, dip the nails in a bowl filled with 3% hydrogen peroxide for about 5 minutes. Repeat the procedure for several days or until you get the desired effect.
6. BLEACH HAIR
Hydrogen peroxide is much safer than other bleaching agents, so it can be safely used to bleach your hair naturally.
7. CREATE HAIR HIGHLIGHTS
To create sun-bleached hair highlights, simply spray some hydrogen peroxide on damp hair and let it work for about 15 minutes before rinsing it off.
8. REJUVENATE AND DETOX
To rejuvenate and detox your body in an all-natural way, soak in a bath with hydrogen peroxide. Add a cup of 35% hydrogen peroxide in a tub of water and soak for about half an hour.
9. ELIMINATE STUFFY SINUSES
To unclog your sinuses, try a homemade nasal solution with hydrogen peroxide. Mix a cup of water with a cap of hydrogen peroxide. If they are too stuffed, get a more concentrated solution.
10. STOP TOOTHACHE PAIN
Oil pulling with a solution of hydrogen peroxide and coconut oil is extremely effective in alleviating a toothache, as the antibacterial properties of these two ingredients kill off bacteria that are causing the pain.
11. DISINFECT WOUNDS
Hydrogen peroxide is effective in disinfecting small wounds. Use a small cap of 3% solution, which works well in most cases.
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