How To Remove Blood | 4Homes

Date Published:: 08/10/2008

If you must bleed, do it only on wipe-clean surfaces!

From fabric: Dab with a cloth dipped in cold water (never warm/hot). If the stain persists, soak the mark in cold water with a squirt of washing-up liquid for 10 minutes, then dab dry. If the item is white or colourfast (test on an inconspicuous area if you are not sure) pour hydrogen peroxide through the fabric, scrub and rinse in cold water.

From upholstery/carpet: Cover the spot with a paste of flour or talcum powder and water. Rub gently, allow to dry, then brush off.

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I got this tip from some nurse friends on getting blood out of fabrics. I have used it on both fresh blood stains and old ones. Soak in Hydrogen Perioxide (do not dilute) and after letting it do its work breaking down the enzymes in the blood stain, rinse and if necessary use ordinary bar of soap or laundry detergent and gently scrub.
Posted by saradinla

For blood stains: Wet the fabric (cold water only!), then rub with handsoap. Add a capful or more of hydrogen peroxide to the stain and let stand. Rinse after 5-10 minutes, then repeat (this time in reverse, capful, then rub with soap). After 5 more minutes, rinse. If it's not too old a stain, it should come right out.
Posted by Komadori

If you cut or scrape yourself while cleaning, and get some blood on your clothes or any material, use a cotton ball and some Hydrogen Peroxide immediately, and the blood won't stain. Launder as usual....great for mums who have small children that get "owies" alot.
Posted by kenandsusyvirgin

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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Im having real problems getting a blood stain out of a mattress. I have tried soapy water and vanish and neither have maid a real impact. Where would i get hydrogen peroxide (other than in hair dye) Please help! Ellie

Posted by Ellie on 02/11/2009 20:39:06

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I always 1/2 fill a wshing up bowl with cold water, put a couple of tablespoons of table salt in a mug and add hot water until all salt has disolved and pour into the cold water. Then add the clothing items to it. Leave to soak for a couple of hours.

Posted by VictoriaO on 23/10/2009 16:42:49

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I was a nurse for a number of years and would often end up with blood stains on my white uniform, the way to get blood out that never failed me was to soak the item in cold salt water, you can see the blood vanise before your eyes!! It must always be COLD water!! This has never failed for me!

Posted by Dobbsi1980 on 20/05/2009 19:13:29

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for blood i soak with cold running water, apply liberal amounts of salt and srub. this has never let me down even on old stains!

Posted by nicthechick on 06/04/2009 08:20:50

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Does anyone know how to make cream socks, cream again?? I put them in the wash with a pair of brand new black jeans and now have grey socks!

Posted by Emma on 27/01/2009 12:48:19

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the finest thing for removing blood out of fabrics is using your own spit, you spit on the affected area and you can actually see the blood diluting then wash as normal. Try it it really does work i have used this method for years.

Posted by Joy Woods on 02/01/2009 16:03:11

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