Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide has whitening properties that work wonders on yellow stained nails. Be sure to use a solution that is only 3 percent hydrogen peroxide.
hydrogen peroxide to get tid of yellow nails
Pour three to four tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide into one-half cup of water and mix them well. Soak your nails in the solution for two minutes. Using a soft toothbrush, gently scrub your nails. Then rinse them with water. Do this once a week for several months.
For stubborn stains, apply the hydrogen peroxide directly on your nails and lightly scrub them with a soft toothbrush.
Hydrogen peroxide can dehydrate your nails, so apply a moisturizing lotion after using this remedy.
Baking Soda
The bleaching and exfoliating properties of baking soda can help remove stains from the nails.
Mix two and one-half tablespoons of baking soda and one tablespoon of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Use cotton swabs to apply the mixture on the stained nails. Leave it on for three to four minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water. Repeat this process every six to eight weeks.
Mix one tablespoon of baking soda, one-half teaspoon of olive oil and one teaspoon of lemon juice to make a thick paste. Rub the mixture on your nails using a soft toothbrush. Leave it on for about five minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water. Repeat this remedy every two weeks.
Whitening Toothpaste
Toothpaste that helps to make your teeth whiter can also be used to remove yellow stains from nails.
how to get rid of yellow nails
For mild stains, you can use toothpaste that contains any whitening ingredient including hydrogen peroxide.
Apply a small coat of whitening toothpaste on your nails. Leave it on for five to 10 minutes.
Using a nail brush, scrub your nails gently.
Wash the toothpaste off with cotton balls soaked in lukewarm water.
Repeat the process two or three times per week for a month.
Denture Cleaning Tablets
Another effective ingredient for stained nails is denture cleaning tablets. The two most common ingredients found in denture cleaning tablets are sodium bicarbonate and citric acid, which help remove many kinds of stains.
Dissolve two or three denture cleaning tablets in a bowl of lukewarm water.
Soak your stained nails in the water for 15 minutes.
Pat your nails dry and apply some moisturizer on your hands.
Repeat this process three times per week for one to two months.