That trusty bottle of hydrogen peroxide under the bathroom sink can be used to clean and disinfect more than just cuts.

When water is split electrolytically, the result is typically hydrogen -- and 'useless' oxygen. Instead of oxygen, you can also produce hydrogen peroxide, which is required for many branches of industry. This, however, requires certain reaction conditions.

Meanwhile, hydrogen peroxide offers both disinfecting and whitening benefits, so if it is combined with baking soda it can become a homemade alternative to, and some people even u