ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Peroxide

Okay, so peroxide is a special type of liquid that can do a few different things. It's made up of two different things called hydrogen and oxygen.

You know how sometimes when you get a cut it starts to bleed and you want to stop it? Well, peroxide can help with that. When you put peroxide on a cut, it starts to foam up and bubble. This is because the peroxide is reacting with the heat and chemicals in your blood. It's like a little science experiment! And the best part is that the bubbles can help clean out the cut and kill any germs that might be trying to get in there and make it worse.

But that's not all! Peroxide can also be used to help whiten things. Have you ever seen your mom or dad put peroxide on their teeth or hair? That's because peroxide can break down certain types of stains and make things look brighter.

Just remember, even though peroxide can be helpful, it's still a powerful chemical that you should always handle carefully and follow the instructions for use.