25+ Hydrogen Peroxide Hacks Worth Hearing About

Published on 08/31/2020
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Help Plants Grow

Hydrogen peroxide releases oxygen, which plants use to get nutrients from the soil. To encourage garden growth, put a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide in one cup of water, pour it into a spray bottle, and mist your plants. Increase the dosage to 35% hydrogen peroxide if you want to treat the entire garden. This can also be used to pre-treat seeds. Since peroxide kills fungi, it also wards off potential diseases in plants such as root infections.

Help Plants Grow

Help Plants Grow

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Clean Rusty Tools

If your tools are beginning to rust, it is time for a scrub. You can pour 3% hydrogen peroxide onto the area of the tool with rust and rub it with a brush or steel wool. For a stronger solution, mix peroxide and borax. However, before you start doing this DIY, test the hydrogen peroxide first since it may react with metallic irons. While it shouldn’t affect brass, aluminum, or stainless steel, it is better if you double-check the material of your tools before experimenting.

Clean Rusty Tools

Clean Rusty Tools

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