I would have your vet take a look to make sure his eyes are okay. Staining is often caused by excessive tearing from the eyes. The wetness of the area becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and yeast. This can lead to infection of the tear ducts.
Teething in a young pup can cause excessive tearing. Hair in the eye and other irritants can also cause it.
Use wet cotton balls to clean the area well and then follow with dry cotton balls or a washcloth to dry the area. Use the wet cotton balls to loosen gunk too. A small flea comb with closely spaced teeth helps separate the hair and remove gunk.
You can use products like SPA facial wash in the bath to help clean and reduce the staining. I also like Happytails eye pads.
Sometimes a change in food helps. Some foods may cause more eye tearing or have ingredients that cause more staining. Not all foods work the same in all dogs. Minerals in water can also increase staining. Sometimes a switch to filtered water helps.
Be careful with any home remedies you may find on the internet. Many I would not risk putting near my dogs' eyes. Also, you might just be covering up a problem rather than fixing it.
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