Hydrogen peroxide (

H2O2cap H sub 2 cap O sub 2
H2O2
) is a versatile, eco-friendly agent commonly used at 3% concentration for household cleaning, disinfecting, and sanitizing. It effectively kills mold, mildew, bacteria, and viruses on surfaces like counters, toilets, and cutting boards
. It acts as a whitening agent for laundry, grout, and teeth, while also treating minor wounds, removing earwax, and cleaning Produce
.