How to Remove a Fresh Blood Stain From a Carpet

With my line of work, I am cleaning up blood stains on a regular bases. These steps will lift the blood right out of your carpet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a Cup
• Liquid Dish Soap
• an Old Towel
• Hot Water

1. Within 5 to 10 minutes of the blood getting on the carpet; Fill a cup with hot water and add a dime sized amount of liquid dish soap to it.

2. Dump the contents of the cup directly onto the stain. Making sure to soak the entire area. Depending on the amount of blood you may need 2 to 3 cups.

3. Place an old towel over the stain and step on it continuously for about a minute.

4. Leave the towel there for about 5 to 10 minutes, occasionally stepping on it.

5. Remove Towel.

Tips & Warnings

• Always take precautions when dealing with blood.
• Wear gloves and/or shoes to remove the blood.

[babygurl841986]

on 3/22/2009 What color carpeting do you have? And how long was the stain there before you tried what I have written?

[Twinsmom4]

on 3/20/2009 I tried this, but it only kinda faded the stains...do you know anything that removes them completely?