Deep clean the toilet
Instead of using bleach, you can use hydrogen peroxide to clean the toilet as the chemical is great at removing micro-organisms such as bacteria, yeast, fungi, viruses and spores.2 Adding a water and hydrogen peroxide solution to your toilet will kill germs as well as brightening the surfaces.
Sanitising your beauty tools
Tools such as tweezers and eyelash curlers come into contact with bacteria whenever they touch your skin. Dip them in hydrogen peroxide, or wipe them over with the chemical to sanitise the tools and prevent the spread of bacteria.3
Remove armpit stains
How annoying are those yellow-brownish armpit stains that can be found on white t shirts? No matter how many times you wash them, they just do not seem to come out! They can sometimes appear even when you have only worn the item a couple of times. Use hydrogen peroxide alongside detergent and soak the stain for an hour before washing the garment in cold water. And there you go – ready to wear!4
Teeth whitening
Lots of over-the-counter teeth whitening products contain hydrogen peroxide and a stronger version is available when you get your teeth whitened at the dentist. Use teeth whitening products with caution as they can make teeth sensitive and too much use could cause damage to gums.5 It is best to consult your dentist as to the best way to get those pearly whites shining again.
Washing vegetables
You can use hydrogen peroxide mixed with water to clean vegetables and remove bacteria. On hard skinned vegetables such as potatoes and carrots, leave to soak for 30 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Bacteria causes vegetables to turn brown and so it is thought that soaking in hydrogen peroxide can help them to last for longer in the fridge.6