| By :
Ben Mester
Though just a cheap and common household chemical, the uses for hydrogen peroxide are many. Hydrogen peroxide is an acid, and don't let the gentle bubbles fool you, hydrogen peroxide is actually a very powerful acid. The reason why it doesn't seem very powerful is because bottles of hydrogen peroxide you buy at the store contain only 3% hydrogen peroxide. The rest is just water. So you can imagine what a bottle of 50% solution would be like. Hydrogen peroxide is a very clean and effective chemical because its molecular makeup is so similar to water. Water, as everyone knows, is H2O. Hydrogen peroxide is H2O2 and when it reacts with things, it produces water and oxygen gas. That's what makes it such a clean, efficient chemical. There are many different uses for hydrogen peroxide, some of which are detailed below. 1. On Garden Plants. Hydrogen peroxide is perfect for the garden. It not only helps eliminate certain pests, it also oxygenates the environment. Spraying it on the leaves of plants also helps support good health and strong growth by acting as an oxygen supplement. When used on the soil, it oxygenates it as well, which helps plant roots expand and grow. 2. Stain Remover. Hydrogen peroxide works as a great stain remover. If you spray it quickly on the stained area, it will take out even things like blood and wine. On clothing, spray it on the effected area and rub it together gently. Then wash as normal. 3. Fungus Remover. Fungus likes to build up in different places, especially the bathroom. Using hydrogen peroxide on bathroom surfaces helps to get rid of fungus. You can also soak feet in it to help eliminate foot fungus. 4. Bleach Replacement. Hydrogen peroxide helps to bleach things. That's why it's used in teeth whitening gels. Using it in your washing machine instead of a cup of bleach is cheap, safe, and effective. It will help whiten clothing. 5. Spray it on Vegetables and Fruits to Rid them of Pesticides. Before you wash your fruits and vegetables, spray it on them to help break down the pesticides so they'll wash off easier. 6. As Mouthwash. To whiten your teeth, gargle some hydrogen peroxide in your mouth for a few minutes each night. This helps eliminate bacteria and whitens teeth at the same time. Hydrogen peroxide can be bought in varying strengths. Food grade strength comes at 35% instead of the standard 3%. It's used extensively for medical applications, and has many exciting experimental health benefits. Because of the high amount of oxygen it creates, it's used in the treatment of diseases and ailments that prefer anaerobic states inside the body. Things like cancer cells, even the aids virus, can't grow with large levels of oxygen present, and injecting it intravenously into affected areas can cause these diseases to die. Though this research is unsubstantiated and preliminary, many people seem to have good things to say about hydrogen peroxide therapy, which has also been called oxygen therapy. Other than for medical application, food grade hydrogen peroxide is also used as a household chemical, though you'll need to dilute it first. It's a good tool for oxygenating and cleaning an area. So before you reach for expensive grocery store chemicals which often are harmful, why not try using chemicals that are more natural, cheaper, and safer. Using chemicals like these instead of expensive brands bought at the store is not only a great way to save some money, but also a good way to increase the safety of your home with a multipurpose chemical. Home remedies aren't used as much as they once were, and it would be nice to see some effective safe chemicals back in wide use again.
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