How to Use hydrogen peroxide in a Sentence
hydrogen peroxide
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Each strip is formulated with enamel-safe hydrogen peroxide that powerfully whitens teeth in a pinch.
— Clara McMahon, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024 -
Scrub the hydrogen peroxide and mold away with a scrub brush.
— Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The most well-known is hydrogen peroxide used in hair color products.
— Ania Nussbaum, Bloomberg.com, 4 Sep. 2017 -
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 -
To cup three, add two tablespoons of the hydrogen peroxide.
— Svenja Lohner, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2016
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