Peroxide is definitely worth a shot, especially on older stains. I've had luck with it on some pretty stubborn ones—like grass stains that sat for days before I noticed them. Just dabbed a bit of peroxide directly onto the stain, let it sit for a few minutes, then washed as usual. Came out surprisingly well.
"Juice, mud, crayons—you name it, they've stained it."
Haha, crayons are the worst... melted crayon stains are my personal nemesis. Peroxide didn't fully remove those, but it did fade them significantly. Worth trying at least once, I'd say.
Peroxide is definitely worth a shot, especially on older stains.
I've used peroxide on coffee stains before, worked pretty great actually. But I'm curious, anyone tried peroxide on wine stains? I've got a stubborn red wine spot that's been haunting my favorite shirt for weeks...
Peroxide's pretty versatile, isn't it? Funny you mention wine stains—reminds me of the time I spilled merlot on my white jeans at a friend's dinner party (talk about embarrassing...). Anyway, peroxide did help, but I had to be patient. The stain was already set in for a couple of days before I tackled it. I mixed peroxide with a bit of dish soap, dabbed it gently, and let it sit for about half an hour. Took a couple tries, but eventually, the stain faded enough that no one else would notice it unless they were really looking closely.
So yeah, definitely give peroxide a shot, but don't get discouraged if it doesn't vanish immediately. Sometimes stubborn stains need a little extra patience and TLC. Good luck with your shirt—I bet you'll get that stain out eventually.
Peroxide definitely has its merits, but honestly, I haven't always had the best luck with it for tougher stains—especially when they've already set in. I once spilled coffee on my favorite white shirt (typical Monday morning chaos...) and tried peroxide exactly as described, but even after multiple attempts, the stain was still annoyingly visible.
Eventually, I switched gears and went for an enzyme-based laundry detergent instead. The enzymes actually break down organic stains at a molecular level, which made a noticeable difference. After soaking overnight and a regular wash cycle, the stain was pretty much gone—certainly less noticeable than my peroxide attempts.
Not saying peroxide isn't useful—it absolutely is—but depending on the type of stain or fabric, it might not always be your best bet. Sometimes you need something specifically formulated to tackle stubborn organic stains like wine or coffee. Just my two cents from personal experience...
I've had mixed results with enzyme detergents myself. They're great for organic stains like coffee or wine, but I've noticed they don't always do the trick for greasy or oily stains. Last month, I got pizza grease on my jeans (typical Friday night...), and enzymes barely made a dent. Ended up using dish soap—cheap, simple, and surprisingly effective. So yeah, enzymes are handy, but sometimes the budget-friendly kitchen staples work just as well, if not better...
