Is Hydrogen Peroxide good for Killing bacteria?!


Question: Is Hydrogen Peroxide good for Killing bacteria!?
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The answer to that depends on the amount of catalyst present!. Hydrogen peroxide kills by two methods, free-radical generation and oxygen delivery!. Free-radicals cause all sorts of strange reactions with proteins, cell walls, etc!. to destroy important parts of the microbe!. Enough of these reactions and the bacteria can't recover (that is the key)!. To much catalyst (such as iron in your blood or other metals), and the peroxide is less effective because it reacts too fast!. Some bacteria are also sensitive to high concentrations of oxygen (which is a oxidant like bleach) and thus die!.

Rather there is anything better depends on the bacteria, rather it is a spore former, rather it contains an enzyme known as peroxidase, and the concentration of peroxide you have available!.

I used to supervise two pharmaceutical "clean rooms!." In these rooms, there were little to no bacteria, mold, fungus, spores or other microbes so drug vials could be filled in an aseptic manner!. In addition to 6% peroxide (you can't buy it off the shelf), we used phenols (Lysol), and a 1% bleach (hypochlorite) solution for room cleaning!. These are also effective for mold, viruses, etc!.

For clean surfaces such as washed hands and counter tops, 70% isopropyl alcohol was used to control bacteria!. The peroxide, phenols, and bleach act directly on the microbe to destroy the cell wall!. IPA acts to dehydrate living bacteria, turning them into "prunes" to kill them!. A minimum of 70% is required for this and the cleaned surface has to air-dry!.

The key point for all of these microcides is sufficient contact time and application to an otherwise clean surface!. For a wound, you alway clean it first before sanitizing!. It is also important to note that - if it does it to microbes, it will do it do you!. Sanitizing wounds should only be done once or twice after injury because it also kills the cells that repair wounds!. Triple antibiotic is a good option for superficial wounds, BUT NOT FOR DEEP OR PUNCTURE WOUNDS!.

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You should never rely on hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, to kill bacteria!. In fact, the 3% H2O2 that is available over-the-counter is not designed for any type of disenfectant uses!. It isn't strong enough to make an appreciable difference!. H2O2 is primarily useful in cleansing wounds due to the action of the cellular and bacterial enzyme catalase breaking down H2O2 into oxygen and water!. The oxygen formation is the reason you see foaming when it is applied to a cut surface!. It will foam whether bacteria are present or not!. In fact, hydrogen peroxide can inhibit healing of some tissue types if not rinsed away with sterile saline or sterile water!.

There are many other disenfectants that are highly effective and safe to use!. I would not trust 3% H2O2 to clean any surface!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Hydrogen peroxide is the only germicidal agent composed only of water and oxygen!. Like ozone, it kills disease organisms by oxidation! Hydrogen peroxide is considered the worlds safest all natural effective surface* sanitizer!. It kills microorganisms by oxidizing them, which can be best described as a controlled burning process!. When hydrogen peroxide reacts with organic material it breaks down into oxygen and water!.

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I grew up in a house with 4 brothers all within 10 yrs in age!. My mother used gallons of that stuff over the years!. We were poor and rural, a doctor/emergency rm visit was only in extreme cases!. I can safely say that all my brotheres reached adulthood with all thier extemities and no gangrene!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Yes, think of it as "bleach lite"!. Actually, it is a type of bleach!. But should only be used for minor scrapes and burns!. Clorox, rubbing alcohol, even hard liquor and mouthwash could be used in a pinch as well, if the situation dictates!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

it really depends on the bacteria, and where the bacteria is that you are trying to killWww@Answer-Health@Com

Rubbing alcohol what you need to use to kill bacteria!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

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