Hydrogen Peroxide - Other Uses

• Shower Mold & Mildew Remover
  Using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (available in most drug stores), spray on shower walls and let sit to loosen mold and mildew. Use once a week (or more often depending on shower use) to prevent build up. 

• Window and Mirror cleaner
  Spray 3% hydrogen peroxide solution on mirrors for a sparkling, streak-free clean.

• General Cleaner & Sanitizer
  Pour 3% hydrogen peroxide solution into a clean spray bottle (not previously filled with toxic cleaners) and use it as you would any other household cleaner: spray on countertops and leave for a few minutes to sanitize  

• Skunked dog cleaner
  1 quart (1 liter) hydrogen peroxide
  1/4 cup (55g) baking soda
  1 teaspoon (5ml) dish soap
  
  There is simply no way to describe the smell of a freshly skunked dog. Fortunately, you can turn that smell into a distant memory with the amazing combination of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Mix the peroxide with the baking soda and dish soap in a large plastic bucket (do not store the mixture in a sealed container- it will produce a lot of bubbles and explode). Wear latex gloves and bathe your dog outside, if possible. Take care to work the mixture into the fur, concentrating on the areas sprayed, while keeping it away from your dog's face and eyes. Let stand for 10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly with fresh water. See your vet if your dog shows any sign of injury (some skunks are rabid). 

• bloodstain remover for carpets
  1 handful salt
  1/2 cup (125ml) cold water
  1/2 cup (125ml) hydrogen peroxide
  
  Need to treat a bloodstain on carpet? Start by covering the area with salt to help absorb some of the blood. Next, mix equal parts cold water and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Dampen a clean cloth with the mixture and use it to dab at the salt until a clump forms. Gently bloth the stain and repeat until the stain disappears. Rinse by blotting with a clean cloth dampened with fresh water. Do not use warm water as this can set the stain, and test on an inconspicuous area first. 

• Laundry Brighten
  Pour one-half cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide solution into the washer to help brighten whites (pour into water, not directly on clothes) 

• Canine ear cleaner
  1 tablespoon (15ml) vinegar
  1 tablespoon (15ml) water
  1 tablespoon (15ml) hydrogen peroxide
  
  Long-eared dogs tend to be more vulnerable to ear problems because the floppy nature of their ears makes a ripe breeding ground for moisture-loving yeast and bacteria. If your pet is prone to such problems, help keep Fido's ears clean with a gentle vinegar formula. Combine equal amounts of vinegar, water, and hydrogen peroxide in a small plastic bowl. Dip a cotton ball or finger wrapped in gauze into the vinegar solution and wipe carefully along the visible parts of your dog's inner ears (never use cotton swabs, which could puncture an eardrum).