Never mix and store baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in a closed container.
Mix them when you are ready to do some cleaning for the best results.
Learn 10 ways to use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide toclean your home.
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Hydrogen peroxide works as a mild bleaching agent.
Check for freshness after at least 24 hours but longer is better.
Here’s how:
Sanitizing and sterilizing are not the same.
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Sanitizing reduces the number of bacteria on a surface.
Sterilizing will destroy bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi on a surface.
For example, surgical instruments are sterilized, not sanitized.
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Here’s how:
Use hydrogen peroxide to remove stains from silicone bakeware.
Place the bakeware in a sink and add enough 3% hydrogen peroxide to cover the stained area.
Let it soak for 24 hours, and rinse well before using it.
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While durable and cost-effective, fiberglass finishes cannot withstand harsh cleaners and abrasive scouring pads.
Do not use this mixture on dark colors or it could fade or discolor the fabric.
As with any mold removal treatment, wear protective eyewear and a mask and improve ventilation while cleaning.
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Combining vinegar and hydrogen peroxide in the same container creates peracetic acid, a corrosive and lung-irritating substance.
ToxFAQs for Hydrogen Peroxide.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, and Sterilizing.
What’s the Difference?Virginia Cooperative Extension.
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