Can you Remove Carpet Stains with Hydrogen Peroxide? (3 DIY Methods)

1 Method One: Hydrogen Peroxide

This method is perfect for pet urine and urine stains because it also works well to remove the foul odour that comes with it.

Just be patient and let it sit, and you will find that your pet stains (or human ones) are gone and your carpets left clean.

What You Will Need:

• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Microfiber Towels
• Sponge (optional)

For this method, you will need just a bottle of hydrogen peroxide and a few clean cloths or rags (colourless). 

To start, you will need to pour some of the hydrogen peroxide into a bowl or into a spray bottle. 

Next, apply just enough hydrogen peroxide to moisten the stained carpet fibers, you can use a cloth or a sponge to apply this. 

Avoid pouring the product onto the affected area because it can seep further into the carpet and damage the backing, and cause bleaching to other areas of the carpet. 
Next, take a rag and blot the stain. When cleaning new or old stains using solvents, work from the outside of the stain towards its center. This prevents you from spreading the stain and doing more damage to the carpet.

After this has been done, and you should see that some of the stain has been lifted. Apply more hydrogen peroxide to the area.

Next, you will need to allow the cleaning solution to sit on the stain for at least an hour. The hydrogen peroxide should lightly bleach the area.

After this has been done, take a wet rag and wipe down the area to remove any excess solvent leftover on your carpet.

You may need to repeat this step a few more times to fully remove the stain.

2 Method Two: Hydrogen Peroxide & White Distilled Vinegar

White Distilled Vinegar is a natural disinfectant that has been proven to kill many types of bacteria without the use of chemicals. It;s a highly effective cleaning solution, and excellent with a variety of carpet stains. 

Compared to other household cleaning agents, vinegar isn’t dangerous if it comes into contact with your skin. Due to this, it is safe to use around pets and children. 

Vinegar will also not leave behind any residue or leave long-lasting odours behind. 

Hydrogen Peroxide and white distilled vinegar can get rid of germs by disinfecting areas as well as neutralizing odours. 

Mixed together, these two solutions create a weak form of per-acetic acid, which if inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can be dangerous. Use these agents one at time while using this method.

What You Will Need:

• Hydrogen Peroxide
• White Vinegar
• 2 Spray bottles
• Microfiber Towels

To begin you will need two spray bottles. Start by pouring the hydrogen peroxide into one, and the White vinegar into another. 

White Vinegar is preferred because other types of vinegar can potentially stain your carpet even more. Do not dilute either solvent with water. 

Next, spray the vinegar onto the affected area. Then, spray the same area with the hydrogen peroxide. 

The order in which you spray the area does not matter as long as you spray one immediately after the other. This method will be effective if done correctly. 

After you have sprayed the area with both solutions, allow for the carpet to absorb them. Once you have allowed the carpet a few minutes to absorb both solutions, take a clean cloth and blot away at the stain. 

It is important that you blot at the stain instead of rubbing it in, because rubbing can cause the stain to be pushed further into the carpet fibers. 

Finally, extract the remaining moisture with a wet vacuum, or if not available, take a wet clean cloth and wipe at the area until both solvents have been thoroughly removed from the carpet and allow the area to dry. You should find the stains gone.

3 Method Three: Hydrogen Peroxide & Baking Soda

Baking Soda is mildly abrasive and can lift dirt for easy removal as a gentle scouring powder. It is also a powerful deodorizer. 

Baking Soda deodorizes by bringing both acidic and basic odour molecules into a neutral, more odour-free state.

It;s perfectly safe for carpet cleaning, and can be used effectively to remove odours by neutralizing them completely. Additionally, it is great for removing most types of carpet stain. 

Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda combined together will break down the stain, kill bacteria, and absorb odours. 

With this method, make sure to perform a patch-test on an inconspicuous area of carpet before proceeding.

What You Will Need:

• Baking Soda
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Spray Bottle
• Dish Detergent (optional)
• Soft-Bristled Brush
• Vacuum

To begin, start by generously sprinkling Baking Soda over the affected area of carpet. 

After the baking soda has been applied to the carpet, take your spray bottle and mix 120ml of 3% hydrogen peroxide and 500ml of water. 

You can also add a teaspoon of plain dishwashing detergent if you wish for extra cleaning power.

Next, using the spray bottle, spray the cleaning solution over the Baking Soda, making sure to saturate the area well. 

After the area has been saturated well with the solution, take a soft-bristled brush and work the solution into the carpet.

After the solution has been worked into the carpet fibers, let it sit an hour or two. This gives it time to soak and start using its carpet cleaning powers. Once the solution has set, you should just see dried baking soda on the carpet. 

Use a vacuum to remove any baking soda left over.