Carpets will stain-free and look good as new with 'magic' 2-ingredient solution

Carpet can be a nightmare to remove, especially if they're made from dark coloured liquids. fan and Carolina McCauley revealed her homemade two-ingredient which works wonders on tough carpet stains.

In a recent video, she explained that all she uses is hydrogen peroxide and washing up liquid to do the job. She wrote in the caption: " spill? Old mystery stain? I've been using this trick for years and it still works like magic. Great for - and yes, it works on both fresh and dried stains."

How to remove stains from carpets

Carolina stands by a homemade remedy using two ingredients, saying it "works like magic". She explained that it's great for using to remove stains on both rugs and carpets, and that it can work for fresh and dried stains.

Simply mix one part of hydrogen peroxide and one part of washing up liquid. Carolina then instructed to saturate the stain with the solution generously, gently working it into the stain with a strong sponge.

Carolina explained in the video: "This mix breaks down tough stains gently. Safe for light-cloured rugs and fabrics."

Both ingredients work well for stains, with hydrogen peroxide acting as a mild bleaching agent, helping to break down the stains. Washing up liquid then helps lift and remove the stain from the carpet's fibres.

listed a range of benefits for using hydrogen peroxide on stains, explaining that 'it's gentle on fabrics. It wrote: "Peroxide is less harsh than some commercial stain removers, making it suitable for delicate fabrics like silk or wool."

It can also help remove food, wine, blood, and ink stains. Hydrogen peroxide also has antibacterial properties, so can help to sanitise the areas where it's used.

You can also use hydrogen peroxide for removing stains from clothes, too.described the chemical as an "effective" stain remover, specifically for protein and plant-based stains.

It can be used for getting rid of blood, mildew, and, and dye-transfer stains. However, it's advised to always test hydrogen peroxide on coloured clothing to make sure that the colour doesn't fade.

instructed that to treat stains effectively, pour or spray a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the stain. Allow it to soak into the fabric for about ten minutes before washing the clothes on its usual cycle.