How to Use hydrogen peroxide in a Sentence

hydrogen peroxide

noun
  • Like strips, pens contain hydrogen peroxide and take about two weeks of consistent use to work.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 19 July 2024
  • First, mix a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide.
    Heloise, Houston Chronicle, 22 May 2018
  • Mix 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide with two cups cool water.
    NBC News, 24 June 2018
  • 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
  • Leverette says to bear in mind that hydrogen peroxide can bleach out the color of darker carpets and upholstery.
    NBC News, 24 June 2018
  • The hydrogen peroxide in the strips eliminates up to 14 years of stains, according to the brand.
    Emma Sarran Webster, Allure, 13 Sep. 2018
  • The explosion was likely caused by a faulty weld that failed to hold the hydrogen peroxide fuel chamber together.
    Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 28 Sep. 2018
  • This process is very similar to using hydrogen peroxide to disinfect a cut, says Kim.
    Angela Chen, The Verge, 4 May 2018
  • Evan acted quickly, called the vet, and — at the vet’s direction — gave Milo a dose of hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting.
    Stephanie Eckelkamp, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2018
  • Some do rely on various formulations of hydrogen peroxide to get there, while other brands offer versions with chamomile and citrus.
    Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 7 June 2018
  • Granite or marble countertops Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to form a thick paste the consistency of peanut butter.
    NBC News, 24 June 2018
  • Between sessions, the water is filtered and cleansed using ultraviolet light and hydrogen peroxide.
    Alina Dizik, WSJ, 25 July 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 beauty came later for Dunaway, in her mid-20s, as the result of starvation and hydrogen peroxide.
    Ian Malone, Vogue, 16 July 2024

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