Homemade Cleaners that Use Hydrogen Peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is not as commonly found in homemade cleaners as vinegar and baking soda. But the hydrogen peroxide that you can find right in your local drug store has many uses. It is a disinfectant that can also kill mold and mildew, making it a great addition to homemade cleaners made for use in the bathroom and kitchen. And, in the laundry room, hydrogen peroxide can be used instead of bleach to whiten clothes and remove stains.

Here are some homemade cleaners that use hydrogen peroxide.

Homemade Cleaner #1: Carpet Stain Remover

If you have a tough stain in your carpet that just won’t come out any other way, try this homemade cleaner.

But wait a minute. Since hydrogen peroxide is a bleach, you want to test it first. Pick a spot on your carpet that people usually can’t see. Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to that area and let it dry. If the area hasn’t lightened, it’s safe to use hydrogen peroxide on the rest of your carpet.

Pour hydrogen peroxide onto the stain. Then, using a paper towel, blot up the hydrogen peroxide. Keep repeating until the stain has been removed.

Homemade Cleaner #2: Kitchen Disinfectant

This homemade cleaner can reduce the number of harmful bacteria on your kitchen counter.

Pour some hydrogen peroxide in one spray bottle. Then, pour some undillueted white vinegar, another natural disinfectant, into another bottle.

First, wipe down the counter with the vinegar. Then, wipe down the counter with the hydrogen peroxide. Finally, rinse the counter with plain water.

This homemade cleaner can also be used to disinfect your sink and cutting board.

Homemade Cleaner #3: Stain Remover

You can spot clean stains from white clothes by adding hydrogen peroxide directly to the stain. Let dry and, if the stain isn’t completely gone, repeat.

Homemade Cleaner #4: Clothes Whitener

Hydrogen peroxide is a bleach, and can be used instead chlorine bleach to whiten clothes. When washing white clothes, just add about half a cup of hydrogen peroxide to the rinse cycle.

Remember, while most homemade cleaners are safer than commercial cleaners, they should still be handled with care. So, store them where children can’t get to them, whether in a locked cabinet or on a high shelf.

Also, clearly label all homemade cleaners. You might think you’ll be able to remember what’s in each bottle, but I know from personal experience that that isn’t always true.

There are many advantages to using homemade cleaners. Most homemade cleaners contain ingredients that are non-toxic, like hydrogen peroxide. So you don’t have to worry about your family inhaling dangerous fumes or being exposed to harsh chemicals. Homemade cleaners are also less expensive than commercial cleaners. You can make homemade cleaners that are just as effective as commercial cleaners, and for a fraction of the cost.