How to Take a Stain Out With Peroxide

General Stain Removal

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  Soak up excess liquid if it is a fresh stain using a paper towel or a white cloth. Do not use colored cloths or towels to remove stains.

• 2

  Scrape away dried stains gently with a metal spatula or a dull edge. For stains such as mud or spaghetti sauce, scraping away the dried surface material can lead to a more complete stain removal.

• 3

  Mix 1 tbsp. of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide with a dab of non-gel toothpaste or about 1/2 to 1 tsp. of cream of tartar and make a spreadable paste.

• 4

  Apply a small amount of paste on a small, hidden area of the fabric first to be sure it won't fade or discolor the fabric before you try to remove the stain.

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  Allow the paste to sit for two minutes and then rinse thoroughly with cold water. If it has not faded or otherwise harmed the test area, proceed with stain removal.

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  Apply the paste to the stain and rub it around gently with a white cloth. Work on the stain from the outside edges toward the center of the spot, to avoid spreading.

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  Rub the stain with light to moderate force. Aggressively rubbing can spread the stain or damage the fabric.

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  Rinse the material thoroughly with cold water. Do not use hot water when removing a stain because heat can cause some stains to set.

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  Repeat if the stain is not completely gone and wash the item as usual.

Tough Stains

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  Rinse the stain with cold water to remove as much surface material as you can from the fabric.

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  Mix two to three drops of ammonia with 1 tsp. of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.

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  Apply the solution to a hidden area of fabric that will not be seen and wait two minutes. If the material is not discolored or damaged, proceed with removing the stain.

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  Rub the solution on the stain gently with a cloth until it disappears.

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  Rinse the material thoroughly with cold water and then wash the item as usual.