Hydrogen Peroxide Tricks You Need To Know

Published on 12/12/2019
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Many people tend to associate hydrogen peroxide with the clear liquid their parents poured over a scrape when they were little, maybe because it can be used as an antiseptic, antibacterial, and bleaching tool. It’s pretty safe to use; in fact, it can even be used to whiten your teeth! As long as it’s used safely, hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean your whole house. Keep reading to see all of the hydrogen peroxide tricks you need in your life.

Get Rid Of Ink Stains On Clothes

Removing ink used to seem like an impossible task, but if you have hydrogen peroxide, it’s quite simple. Just take a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen peroxide and dab it on the stain for a minute, then wash your clothes like you normally would. If this solution doesn’t work for you, you may need to amp it up a level, mixing one part hydrogen peroxide with one part ammonia. If you choose to do this, be careful to use clear ammonia. Make sure not to use this solution on silk or wool, as ammonia will eat through these fabrics.

Get Rid Of Ink Stains On Clothes

Get Rid Of Ink Stains On Clothes

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Whiten Teeth

The Journal Of Dentistry came out with a study in 2004 declaring hydrogen peroxide safe and effective for use in whitening teeth. To do this, create a mixture of one part hydrogen peroxide and one part water, then swish it around your mouth for at least 30 seconds, but ideally as long as you can. You should never swallow this mixture, and if it starts to hurt or sting, you should spit it out immediately. In 2006 the Journal of Dentistry said that using high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide can potentially damage tooth enamel, so don’t leave it in your mouth longer than you feel comfortable.

Whiten Teeth

Whiten Teeth

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