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How to Remove a Fresh Blood Stain from Clothes

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By AKEder
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Clorox 2® image from the official Clorox.com website
Clorox 2® image from the official Clorox.com website

As long as blood stains have not dried or set into clothes, you may yet be able to remove the stain and save your clothes.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Clorox 2® or an equivalent non-chlorine, color-safe bleach
  1. Step 1

    As long as the blood stain has not dried or set, you may be able to remove it with quick action. Remove whatever article of clothing is stained with blood.

  2. Step 2

    Next, pour a tablespoon or two (you only need a tiny amount, eyeball it) into the cap from the Clorox 2® color-safe bleach or into a small container (not one you eat or drink from).

  3. Step 3

    Spot treat the blood stain directly with the color-safe, non-chlorine bleach. If it's fresh enough to be removed, you will see a foaming action like when blood meets hydrogen peroxide.

  4. Step 4

    Launder your item according to directions as soon as possible, best if right away. Always follow the washing instructions for your stained clothing and follow product directions.

Tips & Warnings
  • You may also use hydrogen peroxide to remove blood stains from clothing following the directions above.
  • Never mix different products or chemicals.
  • Only apply Clorox 2® color-safe bleach to hand- or machine-washable clothes and always follow product directions.
  • Do not attempt this on dry clean only or similarly delicate items.

Comments  

RENorton said

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on 9/29/2008 Great article. Very well-written and most informative. Thanks for sharing these helpful tips! Excellent work!

Alisiane said

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on 9/29/2008 Cool tips that every mom should have. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

AKEder said

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on 9/28/2008 I have worked previously as a phlebotomist, the person who draws blood at the lab, and our company kept hydrogen peroxide on-hand for the occasional spill that went through or around our lab coats. Anyways, it's nearly the same remedy because hydrogen peroxide is the first ingredient in Clorox 2®.

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Thims said

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on 9/27/2008 I've never heard you could use hydrogen peroxide to remove blood stains. Good informative article.

Ballzy said

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on 9/27/2008 Thanks for the info! 5*

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