"If you were a child of the '70s or '80s, you may remember the bubbling sound of hydrogen peroxide fizzing on an open wound. Back then, it was the go-to for parents who were looking to disinfect the cuts and scrapes that their kids would come home with. Since then, science has shown that it's actually not all that great for a wound, but there's no need to throw out that bottle if you do find one."
"Hydrogen peroxide, two parts hydrogen and two parts oxygen (H₂O₂), is a strong oxidizing agent. As soon as it makes contact with certain organic and reactive substances, it helps to destroy bacteria. It's both affordable and effective, which is why many of the big brands include it as an ingredient in some of the cleaning products that you trust for your home."
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a strong oxidizing agent composed of two hydrogen and two oxygen atoms. It destroys bacteria on contact with organic and reactive substances and is affordable and effective. Many commercial cleaning products include hydrogen peroxide as an ingredient, but a plain pharmacy bottle provides comparable cleaning power. Hydrogen peroxide can disinfect kitchen surfaces, act as a gentle bleach to lift organic stains from light kitchen cloths, and help remove stains from materials such as marble countertops. It is not recommended for treating wounds because it can damage tissue despite its antiseptic properties.
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