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fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

Travelers Often Reach For This Common First Aid Treatment-but Doctors Say It Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

When it comes to first aid on the road, many travelers have been there: a small nick or cut in a new place, followed by a quick reach for hydrogen peroxide in hopes of preventing infection. The fizzing bubbles can feel reassuring, as if germs are being wiped out on contact. But medical guidance has shifted in recent years-and according to research from personal injury claims support site Claims.co.uk, that long-held belief may actually be doing more harm than good.
Medicine
fromApartment Therapy
5 years ago

I Tried 3 DIY Grout Cleaners - And One of Them Blew Me Away

The grout on my bathroom floor tile haunts me. It's one of those projects I never really have the time or the initiative to tackle, but I hate how dirty it's become. It's beyond the maintenance stage and in need of a really good cleaning. Luckily, I discovered a DIY grout cleaner using common household products that worked wonders in my bathroom.
Renovation
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

10 Ways To Use Hydrogen Peroxide To Keep Your Kitchen Spotless - Tasting Table

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.
Science
Remodel
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

Eliminate Water Marks On Granite Countertops With This Cleaning Essential - Tasting Table

Use a hydrogen peroxide and baking soda paste to remove granite water stains, but dilute peroxide and avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners to protect sealant.
Cooking
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

My Favorite Method for Cleaning Stained Baking Sheets Is Pure Magic (Not Vinegar!)

Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste, left about nine hours then scraped and scrubbed, can significantly restore and brighten heavily stained or seasoned baking sheets.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"I've Seen Horrible Things Happen": A Doctor Is Begging People To Stop Using Q-Tips In Their Ears, Here's Why

Earwax is naturally produced and usually cleared by water; avoid inserting objects and seek professional removal when wax buildup or hairy ear canals cause problems.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Third man arrested in connection with cross-border terrorism investigation

He is the third person to be arrested in relation to the case, and was arrested this afternoon in Co Laois and is currently detained at a garda station in the Midlands under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act. Two other men were arrested by gardaí in Laois last week in connection with the investigation and have appeared before the courts.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC

Illegal high-strength teeth-whitening products are being sold and administered unlawfully, causing severe dental damage, financial costs, and long-term harm to patients.
Gadgets
fromArchitectural Digest
1 year ago

Not Knowing How to Clean a Humidifier Is Actually a Big Deal-Here's Your Guide to Keeping It Pristine

Clean humidifiers by unplugging, disassembling, soaking parts with 3% hydrogen peroxide or a dilute bleach solution, scrubbing, rinsing, drying, and reassembling.
Wellness
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

Shoppers Say These Crest Strips Gave Them a Whiter Smile After 1 Treatment-and They're 35% Off

Crest 3D Whitestrips are ADA-accepted hydrogen-peroxide whitening strips offering up to 19 levels of whitening with Advanced Seal Technology in portable 22-pair packs.
Remodel
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago

My Brilliant Trick to Keeping My Shower Clean and Mold-Free Costs Only $1

3% hydrogen peroxide in a dark spray bottle cleans and disinfects tile and grout when left 10 minutes, offering a safe, economical bathroom cleaner.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

This new type of air purifier doesn't need a filter

And when I press the button on the back, a gentle whir of a fan begins, while a soft blue glow emits from the top. But it's not sending out Wi-Fi waves. The Airea is launching microscopic drops into the air that should bind to and eliminate viruses, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and molds for up to 800 square feet. All without swapping a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.
Gadgets
Remodel
fromWIRED
5 months ago

How to Clean Your Mattress No Matter How Gross It Gets

Avoid saturating your mattress with liquids to prevent mold and mildew.
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