How to Remove Blood Stains
Blood is the fluid circulating through our bodies. It consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. The red cells contain hemoglobin that the characteristic red color to the blood in human beings and animals. Cuts, accidents and children getting hurt often leave blood stains on clothes and other articles. You can remove these stains, especially from clothes, through the below mentioned process: Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wash the stained clothes in cold, running water.
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Pour hydrogen peroxide on the blood stained fabric. Wait for some time and then wash thoroughly.
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Use a sponge dipped in water to remove blood stains from aluminum, copper, cork, bronze, porcelain, tiles, gold, ceramic, steel and similar surfaces.
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Dip a brush with stiff bristles in a solution of liquid detergent to remove blood stains from brick, sandstone, concrete and granite. Use gentle movements while doing so.
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Add a few drops of ammonia to water to remove tough stains.
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Remove blood stains from leather by using only the foam of a detergent solution. Use a sponge to clean the stain.
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Clean carpets and upholstery by dousing the stained portion in hydrogen peroxide until the stain disappears.
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Tips & Warnings
A solution of dishwashing liquid can also be used to remove blood stains.
When using ammonia, remember to wash the item thoroughly to remove all traces of ammonia.
Keep hydrogen peroxide and ammonia away from children's reach.
Wash your hands thoroughly after using hydrogen peroxide and ammonia.
Never use ammonia on silk.
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kskaggs
Mar 10, 2009
Thanks for the great info. 5* -
kaytay
Mar 09, 2009
Thanks for sharing these blood stain removal tips. 5*
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Penguini
Oct 20, 2008
I removed dried blood (2 weeks old) from a suede-like fabric with a suede cleaning block. Note that there wasn't enough blood to saturate the fabric--this was just a 2" x 3" "brush stroke" of blood on the fabric. I gently rubbed the stain with the block in all directions until the dried blood was gone--took all of 3 minutes. Then I lightly fluffed it with a dry toothbrush to get the nap to look like the area surrounding the stain. I got my suede cleaning block from a Target-type store in the shoe care section. They may also be available in a home improvement store in the carpet and upholstery care section. Good luck!
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Penguini
Oct 20, 2008
I removed dried blood (2 weeks old) from a suede-like fabric with a suede cleaning block. Note that there wasn't enough blood to saturate the fabric--this was just a 2" x 3" "brush stroke" of blood on the fabric. I gently rubbed the stain with the block in all directions until the dried blood was gone--took all of 3 minutes. Then I lightly fluffed it with a dry toothbrush to get the nap to look like the area surrounding the stain. I got my suede cleaning block from a Target-type store in the shoe care section. They may also be available in a home improvement store in the carpet and upholstery care section. Good luck!
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helenalana
Dec 10, 2007
You can also remove blood from clothes by using ordinary milk, you have to rub a little harder but it will come of, milk can also be used for beetroot stains.
