Easy Tips To Remove Blood Stains

By michael gentleman

Removing blood stains can be a difficult task. Blood is one of the most stubborn stains to remove from most places. If you have a blood stain on clothing, the faster you try to remove the stain the more likely you are to have success at it.

If the stain has set then it is going to be more difficult to remove. Try to catch blood stains as soon as possible. If the stain is in a cotton, acrylic, linen, nylon, polyester or spandex then immediately soak the item in cool water and launder it in cool water with normal detergent.

If the stain still remains then soak the item further in a mixture of one quart of warm water with half a teaspoon of laundry or dish detergent and one tablespoon of ammonia. Blot the stain out from there and then rewash the item to remove all traces of the ammonia. Careful not to use hot water though because hot water can set stains.

However, if the stain is in acetate, burlap, wool, or silk then another method is recommended. Dab the stain with a wet sponge, if the blood is still wet then this method should remove the color. However, if this is not sufficient mix one part glycerin with one part white dish soap, and eight parts water, then shake well and spray onto the stain and dab again until the stain is removed. Be careful not to rub though as this will spread the stain around to a larger area.

Also, make sure that after using either method that you do not use a dryer to dry the item until you are sure the whole stain is completely removed. The heat of the dryer will further set the blood stain if traces are left after the first washing making them impossible to completely remove.

Check the item carefully before drying. If there is a blood stain in a carpet or area rug then you can use a teaspoon of a mild, non-alkali detergent with one half pint of lukewarm water. Spray the stain and blot it until not more stain is being removed. If color remains mix one cup water with one tablespoon of ammonia and spray the area. Cover it with a damp cloth and weigh it down, when no more water is being absorbed the stain should be gone. With a little effort and elbow grease most blood stains can be removed.

If you follow these steps the blood stain should be removed with little hassle and damage to your clothing.

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