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
• 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.