How to Remove Blood Stains From Upholstery
Blood stains are difficult to prevent. Whether you have children or are just accident prone, you have most likely dealt with removing blood stains. The challenge can become even more difficult when you have a blood stain on an upholstered piece of furniture because you cannot just toss it in the washing machine. All stains, including blood stains, should be treated immediately. However, the circumstances surrounding the bleeding may make that impossible. Several steps can be taken to remove fresh and old blood stains. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Blot up blood with an old towel. Repeat until you are no longer lifting blood from the upholstery to the towel. If the blood is dry, pour some cold water into a spray bottle and lightly spray the stains with the water.
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Continue to spray and blot the stain until you have removed as much of the blood as possible. Use a clean towel when needed.
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Pour 1 oz. of oxygen bleach in 4 cups of cold water. Mix until the oxygen bleach is thoroughly dissolved.
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Pour the mixture on the blood stain. Let the mixture sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Blot with an old towel to remove excess solution.
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Allow the upholstery to dry. Inspect the area for traces of the stain. If the stain is still visible, repeat Step 4.
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Vacuum the upholstery with an attachment to remove white residue from the oxygen bleach once it has dried.
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Tips & Warnings
For best results, treat the stain as soon as possible.
Use only cold water to treat blood stains.
References
- Photo Credit hand with blood image by Ivonne Wierink from Fotolia.com
