New Cleaning With Hydrogen Peroxide Tips

Remove Pet Stains

Mix ½ cup hydrogen peroxide, ½ cup warm water, and a few drops of dish soap. Spray on the stain, let sit for 10 minutes, then blot with a clean cloth

Lift Tough Carpet Stains (Like Wine or Coffee) Combine 1 part hydrogen peroxide with 1 part dish soap. Apply to the stain, gently scrub with a soft brush, and blot dry. Repeat if necessary.

Brighten High-Traffic Areas Spray a 1:1 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water on dull, dingy spots. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes, then blot and rinse with water.

Eliminate Odors from Carpet Fibers Spray a light mist of hydrogen peroxide (3%) over areas with lingering odors. Let air dry—it works to neutralize smells caused by bacteria.

Clean Carpet After Vomit or Urine Accidents After removing the mess, spray a hydrogen peroxide and water mix (1:1), followed by sprinkling baking soda. Let it dry completely, then vacuum.

Spot Treat Greasy or Oily Spills Add a few drops of dish soap to hydrogen peroxide, apply to greasy stains, scrub gently, then blot clean. Safe for synthetic carpets—test first!

Whiten Carpet Around Furniture Legs Dark rings where furniture used to sit? Spray hydrogen peroxide lightly, let sit a few minutes, then blot. This can help even out discoloration.

Sanitize Rugs and Entry Mats For smaller rugs, spray hydrogen peroxide on both sides (avoid soaking), allow to sit briefly, and blot with a towel before air drying.

Use in Carpet Cleaner Machine Add a cup of hydrogen peroxide to your carpet cleaner’s water tank (instead of or alongside detergent) for a deep clean and natural disinfectant boost.

Freshen Carpet Between Deep Cleans Lightly spray a fine mist of diluted hydrogen peroxide (3 parts water, 1 part peroxide) over your carpet. Let it dry—no rinse needed.