People traditionally have used hydrogen peroxide to clean out wounds. However, experts now advise against that, as it can damage vulnerable skin. Instead, wash wounds with soap and hot water.

Health experts warn against using hydrogen peroxide to treat or clean minor scrapes or cuts because it can irritate the skin and kill healthy cells within the wound. To stream 12NewsNow on your ...

Hydrogen peroxide might be the first thing you grab when treating a wound in order to help disinfect it. While the sometimes-painful bubbling is definitely sanitizing the area, it’s also destroying ...

Your mom probably used hydrogen peroxide to clean your cuts when you were a kid. She was right! It's great for rinsing away dirt (like when you fell off your bike and skinned your knee) and dried ...

If you're wondering what type of hydrogen peroxide to keep on hand for oil spills and other cleaning tasks, a 3% solution (or ...

While hydrogen peroxide should not be used to clean wounds, Beers says it is a great alternative to bleach and can be used to disinfect several things around the house, including bathtubs, sinks ...

While hydrogen peroxide should not be used to clean wounds, Beers says it is a great alternative to bleach and can be used to disinfect several things around the house, including bathtubs, sinks ...

While hydrogen peroxide should not be used to clean wounds, Beers says it is a great alternative to bleach and can be used to disinfect several things around the house, including bathtubs, sinks ...

While hydrogen peroxide should not be used to clean wounds, Beers says it is a great alternative to bleach and can be used to disinfect several things around the house, including bathtubs, sinks ...

Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical that is often used for cleaning, disinfecting and stain removal. It is also commonly used as an antiseptic to treat cuts, scrapes or other minor skin wounds ...

Health experts warn against using hydrogen peroxide to treat or clean minor scrapes or cuts because it can irritate the skin and kill healthy cells within the wound. To stream NewsWest9 on your ...