Eliminate Maltese Eye Stain Using Topical Treatments
 If you have not read our series of articles about
the major causes of Maltese eye stain, please read
these first to get to understand the source of the problem.
Once you know what is causing your Maltese dog's tear stains, it will be easier to find the perfect solution.
These solutions work well for Maltese that have excess tearing,
dog allergies, or genetic issues.
What eye stain solution worked for your Maltese dog? Tell us about it.
Topical Treatments
There are many mixtures you can make at home that are a safe, effective way to reduce Maltese eye stain. There are also some
commercial products available to help alleviate Maltese tear staining.
Milk of Magnesia, Corn Starch, and Peroxide
If you need a quick solution to Maltese eye stain that will work overnight, create this mixture.
First, combine equal amounts of
milk of magnesia
and peroxide (the beauty shop variety--not the brown bottle at the drug store).
 Then use the
corn starch
to make a paste out of this. Next, apply to the stained
area and let dry overnight. Finally, wash out and condition well.
Many Maltese owners use Nexus KerapHix which is a great hair conditioner.
Hydrogen Peroxide and Crown Royale Magic Touch
For a longer term solution to Maltese eye stain, use this mixture.
First, mix Magic Touch #1
grooming spray concentrate full strength with
hydrogen peroxide
(3% from the brown bottle at the drug store--not the beauty shop variety) in equal parts.
You should create enough for a week at a time and keep in a closed bottle as it may take a week or two to remove all stains.
Next, use a cotton ball to clean around the eyes with this solution. Do not allow solution to get in eyes. Finally, condition well.
Crown Royale Whitener
This works even faster than the previous solutions, but
it is also much harsher. Be sure to condition very well after applying this mixture. First, mix
Crown Royale Whitener with human hair peroxide
into a paste and leave on overnight. Finally, wash out and condition well.
Diamond Eye
If you don't want to mix something up yourself you can try this commercial topical treatment.
It's made by Vitacoat which has been around for over 40 years. Like the above mixtures,
Diamond Eye
 also works by applying to the hair around
the eye with a cotton ball or swab. It's safe, convenient, and you don't have to condition the hair afterwards.
Eye Envy
This is also a commercial product and works in two steps. First, apply the liquid on the hair around the eye with
a swab or cotton ball. Next, gently work the Eye Envy
powder into your dog's hair around the eyes. You can use a small brush, Q-Tip or your fingertip.
Allow to dry. For really bad stains use twice a day for two weeks to see the best results.
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