How to Remove Bloodstains From Fabrics

Bloodstains are a relatively common occurrence. This article explains how to easily remove these stains from common fabrics: washable, white fabrics, and white cotton.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Laundry detergent
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup of water
• Hydrogen peroxide
• Ammonia

1. If an old bloodstain is on a washable fabric, you must first check the label if the garment can be washed or whether it must be dry-cleaned.
   
   If it can be washed, soak the stained piece in a strong solution of laundry detergent and cold water.

2. If a fresh bloodstain is on a washable fabric, soak the piece in a solution of salt (1/2 cup) and water (1 cup).

3. 

   If a bloodstain is on any white fabric and you do not want to put it in a washing machine, soak the stained piece in hydrogen peroxide.
   
   Hydrogen peroxide has strong oxidizing properties, and is a powerful bleaching agent (hence, its ability to remove color from white fabric).

4. 

   If a bloodstain is on a white cotton, soak the stained piece in cold water mixed with a generous amount of ammonia (this produces ammonium hydroxide).
   
   The removal of the stain by this method works best when the stain is fresh.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure to check clothing labels to make sure that the garment in question can be washed.