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Is it safe to mix hydrogen peroxide and vinegar?

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If by hydrogen peroxide you mean a low concentration in water (e.g. 6%) then yes, you are unlikely to come to harm. Higher concentrations are liable to give irritating fumes including peroxyacetic acid. read more

Hydrogen peroxide plus vinegar creates peracetic acid. It may not be as toxic as bleach and ammonia or bleach and vinegar but it is toxic and can cause skin or respiratory irritation. You can scrub fruit and vegetables with peroxide, wipe it down, then scrub with vinegar if you are a stickler for cleaning produce. read more

Hydrogen peroxide is considered an environmentally safe alternative to chlorine-based bleaches as it breaks down into water and oxygen. Commercially available 3% hydrogen peroxide is considered a stable and effective disinfectant by the CDC when used on inanimate objects. read more

The longer answer is: never mix hydrogen peroxide and vinegar together in one container. The resulting chemical, peracetic acid, can harm you when mixed together this way if you accidentally create a strong concentration in this fashion. read more

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