How to Use hydrogen peroxide in a Sentence

hydrogen peroxide

noun
  • To cup three, add two tablespoons of the hydrogen peroxide.
    Svenja Lohner, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2016
  • The company also claims to be the third-largest producer of hydrogen peroxide in the world.
    Damian J. Troise, The Seattle Times, 31 Aug. 2017
  • For the next two months, Manning self-treated his wound with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect and aspirin to dull the pain.
    Josh Dean, Esquire, 15 Feb. 2017
  • In the event the soap isn't enough to defeat your personal grime, rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide offer a bit more cleaning power.
    Jolie Kerr, Esquire, 7 Oct. 2016
  • The silica and hydrogen peroxide in it strengthen nails, brighten hair and clear up acne and inflammation.
    Alexandra Tunell, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Jan. 2016
  • To cup two, add one tablespoon of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution.
    Svenja Lohner, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2016
  • Step 3: In a small bowl, mix ½ cup of baking soda with 2-3 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2024
  • If your dishwasher is in need of even more TLC or you notice mold, use hydrogen peroxide to spray down and clean the appliance.
    Jessica Leigh Mattern, Woman's Day, 24 Mar. 2017
  • First aid items: Bandages, gauze, pads, first aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs.
    Melissa Reinert, Cincinnati.com, 1 Sep. 2017
  • 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
  • The hydrogen peroxide in the strips eliminates up to 14 years of stains, according to the brand.
    Emma Sarran Webster, Allure, 13 Sep. 2018
  • 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
  • For blood stains, soak the item in cold water first (or sponge it with hydrogen peroxide), and then wash as usual with the detergent.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Nov. 2018
  • The hydrogen peroxide acts like an all-fabric bleach to whiten the canvas fabric and the baking soda helps scrub away scuffs and stains.
    Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2019
  • Dip a nubby washcloth in hydrogen peroxide and rub it all over your teeth.
    Allure, 9 Sep. 2017
  • 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
  • Avoid sun exposure and overusing hydrogen peroxide when your skin is healing.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024

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