How to Make Clothing Stain Remover with Peroxide

Last Updated: December 9, 2021

You had a red wine disaster all over your new white pants, but have realized your fabric stain remover is M.I.A. Frantically you could soak your garment in cold water and a little club soda to lift the stain, but you still see pinkish/red wine splattered all over your favorite pants. Don’t panic yet, if you have a little hydrogen peroxide on hand and washing soda you can lift that stain like a pro.

Ingredients

hydrogen peroxide - enough to cover the stain
washing soda or baking soda
distilled water

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
For Fresh Stains

1
Combine 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part washing soda (or baking soda) and 2 parts water in a spray bottle. This will create a potent but more gentle stain remover.
2
Shake gently to combine before use.
3
Spray and set. Rub with either a clean cloth or scrub brush depending upon the fabric and stain.
4
Rinse and repeat if necessary. You may want to give this solution an extra rinse to ensure the baking soda is completely removed from the fabric.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
For Stubborn Stains

This is when you need to get extremely aggressive with the stain or are dealing with a stain that has set for some time.

1
Combine 1 part washing soda with 3 parts hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.
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Gently shake bottle until well combined. Don’t overdo it as it could foam and explode.
3
Spray directly on stain and allow solution to set for several minutes. Use a small scrub brush to fully integrate the solution into the stain.
4
Rinse and repeat if necessary.