antiseptics

  • Make a Disinfectant Using Your Christmas Tree

    Make a Disinfectant Using Your Christmas Tree

    Nothing beats the scent of a real Christmas tree in the living room. But what those pine tree needles could be used as a general cleaner? Pine disinfectant is a popular, old-timey DIY that’s perfect for the season. Here are a few ways to make it.


  • You’ve Been Using Hydrogen Peroxide Wrong

    You’ve Been Using Hydrogen Peroxide Wrong

    Hydrogen peroxide is a household disinfectant made up of two parts hydrogen and two parts oxygen. The high oxygenation creates a foaming action when it is poured on, jarring loose bacteria and more deeply penetrating porous surfaces, helping to cleanse them. When poured on the skin, all that foam makes us believe the solution is…