One of the more dangerous medical myths I frequently see in the ER is the widespread belief by patients that copious amounts of hydrogen peroxide should be used to clean cuts and scrapes of any size.

The question of whether water can form hydrogen peroxide should be answered by thermodynamics (see C&EN, June 13, 2022, page 3). If a reaction is possible (spontaneous), then the change in the Gibbs ...

Hydrogen peroxide might be a cleaning MVP, but it’s not always the hero your home needs. Before you start spraying it on every surface in sight, hear us out—there are a few things it just doesn’t play ...

Hydrogen peroxide is an easy-to-use disinfectant and stain remover, best known for the bubbles it produces while cleaning. Naturally, it can be confusing and concerning when you splash some hydrogen ...

Hand holding a bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3% - ZikG/Shutterstock When it comes to simple cleaning hacks to keep your home tidy, hydrogen peroxide can be a helpful tool to have on hand over harmful ...

Earwax (cerumen) protects the inside of your ears from irritation and infection. As the body makes new wax, the old earwax usually drains out of your ears naturally. Sometimes earwax can build up and ...

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