How to Clean Dried Blood Out of Your Carpet
Stains on any surface are unsightly. It can be especially troublesome when the stain is a dried blood stain on your carpet. There are many ideas on how to remove blood stains from your carpets; these methods use products you probably have around your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- OxiClean
- Cup
- Water
- Plastic spoon
- Brush
- Rag
- Baking soda
- Hydrogen peroxide
Instructions
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OxiClean
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Pour 1/2 scoop of OxiClean into a small cup or bowl. Use the provided scoop. Add 3/4 cup cold water. Hot water will set the stain making it harder to remove, so make sure the water is cold. Mix the OxiClean and water with a plastic spoon.
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Pour enough of the mixture onto the stain to thoroughly wet it. The amount you need will depend on the size of the stain.
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Use a scrub brush to rub the mixture into the carpet. This will help break up the stain.
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Use a clean, white rag or paper towel to dab the stain and soak up the excess water.
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Allow the spot to dry. If there are still remnants of the stain, repeat this whole process a second time.
Baking Soda
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Mix two parts baking soda and one part cold water together in a small cup or bowl. The amount of each depends on how big the stain is. Mix them together until you have a paste.
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Use your finger to apply the paste to the stain. Use the back of a spoon to rub the paste into the stain.
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Allow the paste to sit for four or five minutes.
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Add cold water to rinse away the paste; use a wet, clean rag to wipe it away.
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Allow the spot to dry. If there are still remnants of the stain, repeat the process.
Hydrogen Peroxide
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Pour 5 percent hydrogen peroxide onto the blood stain. Make sure you apply enough to soak the spot.
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Allow the peroxide to sit for several minutes. The spot will bubble like peroxide does on a fresh cut.
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Use a clean, dry rag to dab the spot.
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Check to see if the stain is removed. If not, repeat the process until the stain is gone.
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Tips & Warnings
Before using any type of carpet treatment, test an area of the carpet by applying a small amount to a hidden area. Wait five to 10 minutes and check to see if there is any damage to the carpet. If so, do not use that treatment method.
