Equate 3% Hydrogen Peroxide USP is an extremely versatile, cost-effective product and household staple. Due to its bactericidal properties, hydrogen peroxide is commonly used to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns, and is often used as a gargle or rinse to aid in the removal of phlegm, mucus, or other secretions associated with occasional sore mouth. Hydrogen Peroxide can be used to disinfect toothbrushes, bleach your hair, whiten your nails, clear up acne, help boils heal, soften corns and calluses, remove ear wax, relieve ear infections, treat foot fungus, and so much more.