How to Use hydrogen peroxide in a Sentence

hydrogen peroxide

noun
  • Scrub the hydrogen peroxide and mold away with a scrub brush.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Wet a small area of a cloth with hydrogen peroxide.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • For canvas shoes, dip a soft brush in hydrogen peroxide and scrub.
    Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 20 May 2019
  • Note that hydrogen peroxide can bleach color, so do the test first.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Note that hydrogen peroxide can bleach color, so do the test first.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Note that hydrogen peroxide can bleach color, so do the test first.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
  • So here’s how to use hydrogen peroxide to get your bathroom floors squeaky clean.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • So here’s how to use hydrogen peroxide to get your bathroom floors squeaky clean.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Why might hydrogen peroxide fail to get rid of the algae?
    Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
  • Johnston notes that hydrogen peroxide can be used on blood, red wine, pet stains, and clay mud.
    Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Dip a nubby washcloth in hydrogen peroxide and rub it all over your teeth.
    Allure, 9 Sep. 2017
  • For smaller stains, use a cotton swab to dab the hydrogen peroxide on the stain.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The most important thing to check is that the hydrogen peroxide is still fresh.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • Gently dab the spot with a clean, white cloth while the hydrogen peroxide is still foaming.
    Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The key to success is making sure that the hydrogen peroxide is fresh.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Make a paste of two parts baking soda with one part hydrogen peroxide.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • And inhaling hydrogen peroxide could take your breath away in a bad way.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2021
  • Or dip a cotton ball in hydrogen peroxide to wipe down the surfaces.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • 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
  • To clean a shower, fill up a dark spray bottle with hydrogen peroxide.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
  • 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, 18 May 2022
  • In fact, to be on the safe side, don’t mix bleach or hydrogen peroxide with anything but water.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t store hydrogen peroxide in a clear spray bottle.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Spray an even coating of the hydrogen peroxide on your shower tiles.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • The most well-known is hydrogen peroxide used in hair color products.
    Ania Nussbaum, Bloomberg.com, 4 Sep. 2017
  • Then use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to wash any dirt and debris out of the wound.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 5 Mar. 2020
  • Fill your spray bottle with equal parts warm water and hydrogen peroxide.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Fill your spray bottle with equal parts warm water and hydrogen peroxide.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • 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

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