peroxide

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As workers scrambled to pump out murky water and dumped hydrogen peroxide into the pool, Trump took no responsibility for what many observers chalked up to shoddy workmanship.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

In an effort combat the algae in the Reflecting Pool, employees of the National Park Service were seen pouring in gallons of hydrogen peroxide, a chemical commonly used in pool maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

In response, crews reportedly used hydrogen peroxide treatments to address water quality issues, restoring just the outer rim of the pool to its blue coloration while leaving other areas still very green in appearance.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Interior Department spokeswoman Katie Martin said the hydrogen peroxide the National Park Service is using “is a milder treatment than chlorine and is used in spas and specialty pools like natural swimming pools.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Mama went in the house and came back with some clean rags, a bottle of peroxide, and some iodine.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls