08/07/2025
As a kid, you probably remember the brown bottle your parents pulled out every time you skinned your knee. A little dab of hydrogen peroxide made things better. Hydrogen peroxide is used as an antiseptic, which is why it’s been a go-to for minor wounds, and it’s also a disinfectant and bleaching agent. Since it kills viruses, bacteria, and fungi, it’s good for disinfecting some surfaces around your home too. Mixed with water or baking soda, it’s a good cleaner for stovetops, sinks, glass, dishes, and more.
It removes stains from carpet and fabric, and it disinfects that smelly sponge in the kitchen sink. It’s not an all-purpose cleaner, though, and it’s not safe for cleaning every surface. It’s powerful and can damage delicate materials. Here are the things you shouldn't clean with hydrogen peroxide around your home.
Known as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and bleaching agent, hydrogen peroxide packs punch into every bottle. It's not suitable for every surface in your home.