How to Dilute Hydrogen Peroxide

Modified on Dec 11, 2022 | Deirdre Layne
Hydrogen Peroxide is a popular home remedy with many uses! It is typically purchased at local pharmacies, chemists, grocery stores or markets.
In the United States a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide is sold in a brown bottle. It is commonly used to clean mild wounds or as an mouth rinse.
Do not use a stronger concentration of hydrogen peroxide in the mouth or on the skin. 35% hydrogen peroxide (commonly called “food grade hydrogen peroxide,”) can burn the skin or mouth and care must be taken when diluting.
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