How to Make Stain Remover With Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is a simple form of peroxide used as an antiseptic and bleaching agent. Consumers also often use peroxide to remove stains. Since it is a bleach and capable of fading a surface, always test the peroxide on an inconspicuous portion of the stained item to check for colorfastness. You can use 3 percent peroxide alone for many cleaning projects, such as removing tough berry stains from fabrics and textiles and stains from laminate flooring or vinyl. Straight 3 percent peroxide is also effective at removing bloodstains from mattresses. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Combine equal parts 3 percent peroxide and cool water to make a stain-fighting solution for carpet and upholstery.
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Supercharge the solution by adding 3 percent peroxide to ammonia instead of water. Add 1 tsp. of ammonia to half a cup of 3 percent peroxide.
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Mix 3 percent peroxide with baking soda instead of water or ammonia to make a cleaning paste. Add just enough baking soda to the peroxide to make a paste the consistency of toothpaste. Use it to clean stains off walls.
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Tips & Warnings
Never mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or peroxide.
Don't use the hair product peroxide --- use only 3 percent peroxide.
