Definition:
Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide is an alternative to chlorine-based bleach that can also be found in products such as mouthwash, hair products and teeth whiteners. It can be added to household cleaning products to remove or lessen stains and odours. You probably have a bottle of over-the-counter-strength Hydrogen Peroxide in your medicine cabinet, since many people use it as an antiseptic as well. It can also be used to make foam, or as a stabilizer to maintain a product as it is exposed to air, light, or heat.
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