Happy Tidbit Tuesday! A little behind schedule today!

For today I found these tidbits about peroxide that I did not know myself. I also double checked with snopes.com to make sure they really worked and the ones I have here were confirmed to be true and work.



Remove stains of unknown origin

Can't tell what that stain is? Still want to remove it? Try this sure-fire remover: Mix a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a little cream of tartar or a dab of non-gel toothpaste. Rub the paste on the stain with a soft cloth. Rinse. The stain, whatever it was, should be gone.

Remove wine stains

Hydrogen peroxide works well to remove wine stains so don't worry if you spill while you quaff.

Remove grass stains

If grass stains are ruining your kids' clothes, hydrogen peroxide may bring relief. Mix a few drops of ammonia with just 1 teaspoon 3% hydrogen peroxide. Rub on the stain. As soon as it disappears, rinse and launder.

Remove mildew

The sight and smell of mildew is a bathroom's enemy. Bring out the tough ammunition: a bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide. Don't water it down, just attack directly by pouring the peroxide on the offending area. Wipe it clean. Mildew surrender.

Remove bloodstains

This works only on fresh bloodstains: Apply 3% hydrogen peroxide directly to the stain, rinse with fresh water, and launder as usual.

Sanitize your cutting board

Hydrogen peroxide is a surefire bacteria-killer -- just the ally you need to fight the proliferation of bacteria on your cutting board, especially after you cut chicken or other meat. To kill the germs on your cutting board, use a paper towel to wipe the board down with vinegar, then use another paper towel to wipe it with hydrogen peroxide. Ordinary 3% peroxide is fine.


Clean your counter and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh smell. Also in the bathroom it works too.

Add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to your laundry to whiten your clothes.

Well I hope you can use some of these. Be sure to check to see Tidbit Tuesday @ Melinda Zook as well.