Make sparkling clean with peroxide.
When your kitchen looks especially dirty, grimy or stained, it might be tempting to bring out the chlorine bleach to tackle the cleaning job. Bleach, however, can be harmful to you and your family because it's such a strong chemical. It is also harmful to the environment. Instead of using chlorine bleach, try using hydrogen peroxide to clean your kitchen instead. It can work to remove most stains, and it's Earth-friendly and safe for your family.
Instructions
1. Check the label of your hydrogen peroxide carefully. Only clean with peroxide diluted to 3 percent. Anything above 3 percent can be corrosive and toxic.
2. Pour the 3 percent hydrogen peroxide directly onto surfaces in your kitchen that need disinfecting, such as countertops or a cutting board. Spread the peroxide around the surface with a sponge. Then, allow it to soak in for several minutes and rinse with water.
3. Fill a plastic container with 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and place any scrubbing brushes you use in your kitchen inside the container to soak. This will kill bacteria and keep the brushes clean. You can store the brushes in this mixture.
4. Pour 3 peroxide into the bottom of your kitchen garbage can, and let it sit for several hours. Rinse out the garbage can with water and dry. The bacteria that accumulates in the bottom of the garbage can will be gone.
5. Create a cleaning solution inside a spray bottle of four parts 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and one part water. Spray down the rest of your kitchen surfaces and wipe with a clean cloth. This can include your sink, strainer, cupboards, refrigerator, freezer, oven, dishwasher and even floor.
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