What are some uses for hydrogen peroxide?

Answer 1

In it's pure form you can burn yourself pretty nicely. If you are careful with it then it's great for sterilizing. If you are talking about the 3% form that is sold as an antiseptic then it is great at cleaning. Baking soda and peroxide is the best mixture for toothpaste (this mixture is also useful at getting rid of skunk odor). After you are done brushing, you can soak the brush in more H2O2 to prevent bacteria buildup (you would be surprised how much bacteria can be found on an average toothbrush). It's supposed to be good for toothaches too. It deodorizes and disinfects. It kills many types of fungus (many claim it gets rid of their foot fungus). Supposedly a little bit in the bath will help with some skin infections, as well as odors. I personally have very small ears so I cannot clean them with a q-tip. I flush my ears with dilute hydrogen peroxide and it cleans them right out (I got that tip from my primary physician). Of course, you can use it to change your hair color. It can whiten other things like bones and skin (it is commonly used to bleach display bones). It can remove certain stains (especially blood stains) from clothes. Biologist often use it to release oxygen (in fish tanks, in soil for plants, etc.). It's generally an oxidizer....I can go on and on so email me if you want more.