Use As A Sanitizer When You Don’t Have Rubbing Alcohol

The 3% concentration of hydrogen peroxide we use in the house is intended for use as an antiseptic. Dr. Amy Ray of MetroHealth says that it isn’t the most effective sanitizer, and it’s formulated specifically to care for contaminated wounds.

You would have to leave it on your hands for 6 to 8 minutes for the solution to have any antiviral activity and that in turn may cause irritation. You could still use it to sanitize surfaces, beauty products, and outfits in the absence of rubbing alcohol. However, you would have to give it upwards of ten minutes to have an effect.