What is hydrogen peroxide?

Composed by hydrogen and oxygen, it is colourless, weak acid which has many uses.

In addition to its disinfecting qualities

hydrogen peroxide also has bleaching properties. Being 100% degradable

H2O2 is preferred cleaner by most homemakers.

Moreover it doesn't leave any residue.

Our white blood cells, some fruits and vegetables

naturally produce hydrogen

peroxide to kill bacteria.

Aside from being used to disinfect wounds and lighten hair it is also used to decompose different solutions like red wine, coffee, etc.

Combined with different ingredients it can be used in various cleaning chores around the house.

You can make a whitening toothpaste

using baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Mix

both ingredients until you get a thick paste and use it once a day. It doesn't

taste good at all but your teeth will be whiter.

The same paste can be used to clean different

surfaces including moisture sensitive

fabrics and clothes.

Kill fungus with a solution of water and 3% hydrogen peroxide mixed together

in equal quantities. Soak your feet fifteen minutes a day for a week and

you'll get rid of fungus.

Sustain plant growth by sprinkling it with a 50/50 solution of hydrogen peroxide and

tap water.

90% solution of hydrogen peroxide is used as rocket fuel

During the London bombings in 2005 homemade hydrogen peroxide bombs are used.

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