How to Use hydrogen peroxide in a Sentence

hydrogen peroxide

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Definition of hydrogen peroxidenext
  • If the stain remains, apply hydrogen peroxide with a clean white cloth and blot to lift out the stain.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2021
  • For smaller stains, use a cotton swab to dab the hydrogen peroxide on the stain.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Just be sure not to use anything with bleach or hydrogen peroxide, and don’t get any of the openings wet.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 11 Apr. 2023
  • If fresh, sponge the stain with hydrogen peroxide or rub bar soap into the stain and scrub by hand in cold water.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 22 Jan. 2021
  • Gently dab the spot with a clean, white cloth while the hydrogen peroxide is still foaming.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
  • For tough stains on white canvas shoes: Dip a brush in hydrogen peroxide and scrub.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
  • For an all-over, full-dye blonde job: Use hydrogen peroxide mixed with hair bleach.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2020
  • Once the hook is removed, be sure to clean and flush the wound with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol.
    — Matt Williams, Dallas News, 4 June 2022
  • Next, add a few drops of hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda and use a sponge or brush to start scrubbing.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Suspend the brush over the bowl, with the toilet seat holding it in place, and use a spray bottle to squirt hydrogen peroxide on the bristles.
    — Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022
  • For canvas shoes, dip a soft brush in hydrogen peroxide and scrub.
    — Carolyn Forté, Good Housekeeping, 14 June 2022
  • In April, Gerber fessed up to using hydrogen peroxide to lift her hair a few shades.
    — Aimee Simeon, refinery29.com, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Add one cup of hydrogen peroxide to whites in the washing machine to brighten them.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Then use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to wash any dirt and debris out of the wound.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 5 Mar. 2020
  • Soak a cotton pad with hydrogen peroxide and rub your nails.
    — Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2020
  • To use hydrogen peroxide, simply spread it on the surface of question straight from the bottle.
    — Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 20 Mar. 2020
  • The team brushed wood slices ranging from about 0.5 to 3.5 millimeters in thickness with hydrogen peroxide, then left them in front of UV lamps to mimic the sun’s rays.
    — Jude Coleman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Mix one part 3% hydrogen peroxide with 2 parts water and in a spray bottle.
    — Cate Geiger, Country Living, 30 Apr. 2020
  • And inhaling hydrogen peroxide could take your breath away in a bad way.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2021
  • With a plastic or wooden spoon, stir in enough hydrogen peroxide to make a thick, creamy mixture, sort of like warm peanut butter.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 14 July 2023
  • Strong agents like hydrogen peroxide, iodine, bleach and even soaps will kill more of your body’s healing cells than bacteria, and they should not be used in open wounds.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 19 Apr. 2023
  • For white or porcelain sinks, drop in baking soda followed by hydrogen peroxide and then clean with a sponge or brush.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The issue is that vernier thrusters on the Soyuz boosters and in the de-orbit engines of the Soyuz-MS spacecraft use a special grade of highly refined hydrogen peroxide.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Each strip has the active ingredient hydrogen peroxide and is applied once a day for two weeks, for an hour each time.
    — Hanna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2021
  • This type of hydrogen peroxide could remain suspended in the air for a prolonged length of time to keep fighting the microbes carrying the pathogen.
    — Laura Garcia, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Your best bet is a mixture of a dash of hydrogen peroxide with baking soda and a teaspoon of dish detergent.
    — Popular Science, 8 Mar. 2021
  • Afterward, their mother treated the wound with hydrogen peroxide and sent them back to bed.
    — Julia Craven, Washington Post, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Look to hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to help lift stains and restore your sink to its original state.
    — Andrea Crowley, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2022
  • To wash fruit with hydrogen peroxide: Mix one part water with one part 3% hydrogen peroxide.
    — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024
  • But most people probably don’t do that regularly, and even if your partner does, there isn’t much research to specify how much hydrogen peroxide to use or how long to expose the toothbrush to it in order to properly disinfect it.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 12 June 2024

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