Disinfecting Spray

GREEN CLEANING RECIPE

Disinfecting is not something you need to do every time you clean. In most homes, soap and water handle everyday mess perfectly well.

  • This spray is best used on:
  • High-touch surfaces
  • Kitchen benches after raw meat preparation
  • Bathroom taps and toilet flush buttons
  • Door handles and light switches
  • Shared household surfaces during illness

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The Recipe

Ingredient(s)

  • Hydrogen Peroxide
    3-6% standard household strength used directly with no modification.
    Note: This isn't one of our stocked ingredients (see 'Good to know' below)

What to do

  1. Add a trigger spray cut to size directly to the bottle and keep stored safely in a cold dark place.
  2. When required, spray the surface and let it stay wet for 5 to 10 minutes so the oxidation process can kill germs.
  3. Then you can rinse or dry

Good to know

How to use it properly

Use fresh where possible as oxygen-based solutions gradually lose strength once exposed to light and air.

  1. Clean the surface first using a soap-based spray.
  2. Spray the hydrogen peroxide evenly onto the surface.
  3. Allow it to sit for several minutes to do its job.
  4. Wipe away with a clean cloth or paper towel.
What to avoid

Hydrogen peroxide can bleach colours and affect some materials or finishes. Check the surface manufacturer’s care instructions and test a hidden area first. Avoid copper, brass and other reactive metals unless the product specifically states it is suitable.

Safety & handling

Although generally safe for appropriate household cleaning, it still requires careful handling.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and skin, and avoid breathing spray mist.
  • If decanting into a clean amber glass bottle ensure it is clearly labelled. Avoid clear bottles, unsuitable containers and food or drink bottles.
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight, which speed up its breakdown into water and oxygen.
  • Keep completely out of reach of children and pets, preferably in a locked cupboard.
  • If you're sensitive, wear protective gloves, avoid splashes and use in a well-ventilated area.
Using an alcohol instead

Alcohol-based sprays (ethanol or isopropyl alcohol, at the correct concentration) are another effective option. They work by rapidly breaking down proteins in microbes and evaporate quickly without leaving residue. As with oxygen-based disinfecting sprays, alcohol should be used after cleaning, not instead of it, and never mixed with other disinfectants.

Why we don't stock it

Hydrogen peroxide requires appropriate storage and handling to remain stable and should be kept in its original light-resistant packaging. As we do not have the specialised premises needed to store large quantities or safely decant it, it is not an ingredient we stock.

The good news is that 3% hydrogen peroxide is inexpensive and readily available from most pharmacies and supermarkets. We would rather be transparent and point you towards an accessible option than sell you something you can easily source yourself.

Why this works

Hydrogen peroxide
An oxidiser that breaks down the cell walls of bacteria and viruses on contact, then breaks down itself into water and oxygen, leaving no residue behind.

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