Does hydrogen peroxide kill bacteria?

Answer by  aprilmay33 (33)

Hydrogen peroxide (chemical name H2O2) has been approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency as an effective sanitizing agent. It can be used as a disinfecting agent to kill bacteria when sprayed onto cutting boards, counter tops, table tops, or other hard surfaces. However the Mayo Clinic does not advise the use of hydrogen peroxide in wounds.

Answer by  Chai (21)

Hydrogen peroxide is a solution that has both personal and industrial uses and is a natural disinfectant and bleach that contain oxygen responsible for the killing of germs.

Answer by  TJenkins602 (656)

Hydrogen peroxide does kill bacteria. Ther are many different strengths of hydrogen peroxide. It is available in stores for under a dollar

Answer by  keepsmiling (648)

Hydrogen peroxide does kill bacteria, but it can also kill cells that make up your skin and blood. Hydrogen peroxide causes the cells to explode when it reacts with oxygen.

Answer by  jamieellison (1637)

Yes, hydrogen peroxide does kill bacteria by breaking stealing electrons from the bacteria. Free radicals are created and a steady flow of continued damage ensures that the bacteria dies. Hydrogen peroxide is cheap and easy to find at drugstores. It often does not sting as much as alcohol would when disinfecting a wound.

Answer by  KLR (606)

Yes, hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria as it is a disinfectant and bleach. It can be found in different strengths, usually in 3%. Higher strengths (22 to 35%) is not considered safe for personal use.

Answer by  tml (538)

Yes, hydrogen peroxide is commonly used as a disinfectant and prep chemical on wounds. However, it is a very strong chemical and can cause pain on open wounds.