Emergency Survival Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide

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Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, is sold in concentrations of three to ten percent at most drug stores. The three percent solution works great for household cleaning and disinfecting.


Here in the Philippines Hydrogen peroxide comes in the white bottles because it breaks down to plain water when exposed to heat, light, and air. The decomposition isn't harmful but if the "fizz" is gone when you beginning cleaning, you're just using plain water.

Wound cleansing is one of the most common applications of hydrogen peroxide is for wound care. Its antiseptic properties help reduce the risk of infection and the bubbling action helps fizz out any foreign particles.

  • Purify Water*

it’s VERY IMPORTANT you use 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide. Also make sure you don’t spill this on you, as undiluted peroxide of this concentration will quickly eat away at your skin.

For best results, combine 6 tea spoons 5% food grade hydrogen peroxide with a ~3.8 Litres of unpurified water. Let it rest for 20 minutes before drinking. This will allow enough time for the peroxide to oxidize the water.

*NOTE: Because of its relatively high cost and the high concentrations that are required to achieve disinfection in reasonable time, hydrogen peroxide is not a generally satisfactory disinfectant for drinking water. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234590/)


  • Oral Care

Salt water, 3% hydrogen with an equal amount of water, or 10-20 drops essential oils (peppermint, cinnamon, etc.) and water all make a good mouthwash
Mouth sores can be made better by swishing hydrogen around in the mouth for a few minutes.
It can also be used to whiten teeth. Just mix up a homemade toothpaste of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda and brush with it to help clean and whiten teeth.


  • Cleaner

One of the best ways to kill the fungus in Grouts between the bathroom and kitchen tiles is hydrogen peroxide, The grouts not only gets dirty, but it can also get covered with mildew. Mix a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Spread it on the tile and let it work for five minutes before washing it off with water

  • Air Cleaner 

Dehumidifiers and humidifiers are perfect breeding grounds for molds due to the moisture and heat they collect or generate. Keep them clean by running a solution of half water and half hydrogen peroxide through them monthly.

  • Gardening

Help germinate seeds better by combining 6 teaspoons. of 3% hydrogen peroxide with 0.5 Litre of water and soak the sprouting seeds overnight.
Help boosts a plant's ability to absorb nutrients from the soil by mixing a solution of one teaspoon hydrogen peroxide in 3.8 Litre of room-temperature water. Use it right away to fertilize outdoor and indoor plants




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