Article: There are several household products that can safely whiten your nails. Choose the option that works best for you, then add it to a clean glass or plastic bowl. Do 1 of the following:  Stir 3 to 4 US tbsp (44 to 59 mL) of hydrogen peroxide into .5  c (120 mL) of water.   Squeeze the juice from 2 lemons into a bowl. Pour about .5  c (120 mL) of denture cleaner into a bowl for soaking.  Measure about .5  c (120 mL) of white vinegar into a bowl. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Then, dip your nails into the bowl and submerge your fingertips. Relax as your nails soak in the whitening solution.  If you’re using hydrogen peroxide, you may see results after just 2 minutes. If your fingers start to feel irritated, remove them immediately. After soaking your nails, wash your hands using mild soap and warm water. This will remove the whitening solution . Check your nails to see if they look white. If you’re not happy with the results, you can try another whitening treatment. However, it’s best to wait at least a day before you do so because your skin might get irritated. Sometimes deep set stains are hard to remove, so you might need to do several whitening treatments. For best results, repeat your treatments 2-3 times a week to get your nails white without damaging your skin.
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Pour hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, lemon juice, or denture cleaner into a bowl. Soak your nails for up to 10 minutes to bleach them. Rinse your nails off in warm water to remove the solution. Soak your nails 2-3 times per week until they’re white.