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Hydrogen peroxide the gentle bleach

Hydrogen peroxide is a gentle bleaching agent that is great for food and dye based stains. 

Hydrogen peroxide is sold in many different strengths, the strength that you need for stain removal is 20-vol strength. You then need  to dilute this to 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 6 parts water.

Stained articles can be soaked in this solution for 30 minutes or until the stain has cleared.

Hydrogen peroxide will fade colored garments and should not be used on polyamide or flame resistant materials.




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