How to Clean Blood From Carpet

Anytime blood is anywhere but inside a body, it is not a good thing. If it's on a carpet, you can remove the stains using this easy method.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ammonia
• White Soft Dry Cloth
• Ammonia
• Toothbrushes
• nonbleach, nonalkaline mild detergent

1. Blot the blood with an absorbent cloth, being careful not to spread the stain.

2. Use a small amount of mild detergent directly on the stain. Work the detergent into the stain with a toothbrush or small brush.

3. Blot the area with a clean, dry, white cloth.

4. Pour a small amount of ammonia on the stain. Allow the ammonia to sit for several minutes to break up the stain.

5. Blot the area with a clean, dry, white cloth.

6. Apply a small amount of detergent directly on the stain.

7. Blot the area with a clean, dry, white cloth.

8. Rinse the area with clean water.

9. Blot the area with a clean, dry, white cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Soak up as much of the stain as possible while it is still wet and before putting detergent on it. Be careful not to spread the stain.
• When using a brush on the stain, work from the outside of the stain toward the inside.
• Dried blood may take several washings before it all comes out.

[sarahanne]

on 3/8/2009 THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH my dog cut his toe and walked all over the carpet, we used no name brand shaving cream it worked immediately. My husband and I are so shocked we had to share a comment THANK YOU

[dasmac]

on 9/30/2008 Thanks, my dog had his nails clipped and bled on my best Persian Rug. All these tips were great. I will use them again. My carpet has come up a treat.

[sydney26]

on 9/13/2008 OMG! it works and thank you to my precious syd (she at 26 nov 18, 2007 died in a tragic car accident) for when we went to clean her place she had shaving lotion and I NEVER buy it. FANTASTIC! and lady's don't be so stupid as to us one of those razor blade heel thingys as they will only torture you and I had BLOOD every where!

[sydney26]

on 9/13/2008 OMG! it works and thank you to my precious syd (she at 26 nov 18, 2007 died in a tragic car accident) for when we went to clean her place she had shaving lotion and I NEVER buy it. FANTASTIC! and lady's don't be so stupid as to us one of those razor blade heel thingys as they will only torture you and I had BLOOD every where!

[goofyloofy]

on 6/18/2008 The Barbasol shaving cream method works. I had 30-40 blood spots on light brown carpet that were 10 mins old when I started. Had to go over each stain a few times with a cloth and it took about 45 mins to get rid of them all. Didn't harm the carpet or color.