on 3/30/2006
I used to work in a blood bank and a clinical lab, so I've had to use this a lot. 1. Do not use hot water. Ever. 2. Wet the stain with cold water, apply plain old face soap, and rub it in. 3. If it's a big stain, let it soak in cold soapy water overnight. 4. If it's still not completely out, repeat 2 and 3. 5. Once it's all out, well, it's out. Wash it as usual.
on 1/9/2008
My daughter scraped her knees playing. Bleeding profusely, she kneeled on the expensive fabric on our dining room chairs. Big blood stains to say the least. I got my wife's "AO Sept" contact lens cleaning solution and put a few drops on each blood stain. Most contact lens cleaning solution contains some hydrogen peroxide. I damped up with a paper towel and voil, the stain disappeared. I was the hero tonight!
on 1/13/2006
Spray the stained area with concentrated Simple Green all-purpose cleaner and then soak for a couple of hours in cold water, then wash and dry as usual. This will clean up all blood stains, but is especially good for 7 to 20 day old stains.
on 11/22/2005
My family has always used Ivory bar soap. Just wet the area with cold water (cold water only as any heat can set the stain) then scrub the area with ivory bar soap. If it's a set-in area that has already dried, just leave the soap sitting on it for about five minutes. Lightly rub the fabric together, rinse and repeat. I have tried other methods, but nothing gets it out like Ivory bar soap and cold water. Peroxide can take the coloring out of colored clothing, but it does work on whites. Laundry detergent will take it out if you rinse the item right away with cold water then let it sit overnight. But even then, I still have had issues with a stain. So I just stick to my bar of ivory and cold water. Cold water is the other key element. I can't stress that enough. Oh, one other thing I do; after I can't really see any more blood, I will lather the area again and then throw it in the washer without rinsing out the soap. It always works. Never bleach a blood stain, it just turns it green.
on 11/22/2005
Use peroxide to remove blood from just about anything. You will immediately seen the peroxide bubble, lifting the blood from the fabric. A little scrubbing will help the job too. It is best to apply the peroxide as soon as possible.
on 11/22/2005
On materials that do not require dry cleaning that have either fresh or dried blood on it. 1. Place area in question in a small container, pour Hydrogen Peroxide over the spot, allow to foam. 2. When foaming stops, check item. 3. If stain still evident, repeat step #1. 4. If clean, rinse with water.
on 11/22/2005
Saturate the stained area with liquid laundry detergent, I've used Purex successfully. Let the item stand a few minutes. Launder as usual. This tip even works on white fabric.
on 11/22/2005
This tip is great if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals on delicate fabrics. Soak the stained garment in cold water for 10 minutes to half an hour. You can pretreat the stain by dabbing it with shampoo or bubble bath, but I've found this isn't really necessary. After soaking, pour some liquid soda crystals onto the stain and scrub with a nailbrush. This should totally remove the stain (it did on my cotton sheets, which I found amazing)! Now you can wash the piece as you normally would in the machine. I used a 30 degree wash to be sure I didn't set any hidden stains.
on 11/22/2005
Use the same method you would use to clean dried blood from skin or hair. Use hydrogen peroxide. It is best to do this before the blood has dried, but even dried blood lets go with peroxide. Wet it well, rub it, and rinse it. Then, wash it. I've even had success on clothing where blood had dried, been laundered, and the stain had set in the dryer. It works like a charm.
on 11/22/2005
Straight from the bottle, hydrogen peroxide poured directly on the stain as soon as possible is a key to fast, complete removal of blood. Allow it to bubble, and repeat if necessary, then wash it in cold water.
on 11/22/2005
If the stain is still fresh, just rinse the clothing in cold water thoroughly. This will raise the stain and remove most of it. The remaining will wash out in the wash.
on 11/22/2005
I tried everything to remove a blood stain from our brand new three piece suit. The only thing that eventually touched the blood and removed it was neat white wine vinegar. Always rinse very well afterwards and towel dry.
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Anonymous said
on 3/30/2006 I used to work in a blood bank and a clinical lab, so I've had to use this a lot.
1. Do not use hot water. Ever.
2. Wet the stain with cold water, apply plain old face soap, and rub it in.
3. If it's a big stain, let it soak in cold soapy water overnight.
4. If it's still not completely out, repeat 2 and 3.
5. Once it's all out, well, it's out. Wash it as usual.
Anonymous said
on 1/9/2008 My daughter scraped her knees playing. Bleeding profusely, she kneeled on the expensive fabric on our dining room chairs. Big blood stains to say the least. I got my wife's "AO Sept" contact lens cleaning solution and put a few drops on each blood stain. Most contact lens cleaning solution contains some hydrogen peroxide. I damped up with a paper towel and voil, the stain disappeared. I was the hero tonight!
Anonymous said
on 1/13/2006 Spray the stained area with concentrated Simple Green all-purpose cleaner and then soak for a couple of hours in cold water, then wash and dry as usual. This will clean up all blood stains, but is especially good for 7 to 20 day old stains.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 My family has always used Ivory bar soap. Just wet the area with cold water (cold water only as any heat can set the stain) then scrub the area with ivory bar soap. If it's a set-in area that has already dried, just leave the soap sitting on it for about five minutes. Lightly rub the fabric together, rinse and repeat. I have tried other methods, but nothing gets it out like Ivory bar soap and cold water. Peroxide can take the coloring out of colored clothing, but it does work on whites. Laundry detergent will take it out if you rinse the item right away with cold water then let it sit overnight. But even then, I still have had issues with a stain. So I just stick to my bar of ivory and cold water. Cold water is the other key element. I can't stress that enough. Oh, one other thing I do; after I can't really see any more blood, I will lather the area again and then throw it in the washer without rinsing out the soap. It always works. Never bleach a blood stain, it just turns it green.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Use peroxide to remove blood from just about anything. You will immediately seen the peroxide bubble, lifting the blood from the fabric. A little scrubbing will help the job too. It is best to apply the peroxide as soon as possible.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 On materials that do not require dry cleaning that have either fresh or dried blood on it.
1. Place area in question in a small container, pour Hydrogen Peroxide over the spot, allow to foam.
2. When foaming stops, check item.
3. If stain still evident, repeat step #1.
4. If clean, rinse with water.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Saturate the stained area with liquid laundry detergent, I've used Purex successfully. Let the item stand a few minutes. Launder as usual. This tip even works on white fabric.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 This tip is great if you want to avoid using harsh chemicals on delicate fabrics. Soak the stained garment in cold water for 10 minutes to half an hour. You can pretreat the stain by dabbing it with shampoo or bubble bath, but I've found this isn't really necessary. After soaking, pour some liquid soda crystals onto the stain and scrub with a nailbrush. This should totally remove the stain (it did on my cotton sheets, which I found amazing)! Now you can wash the piece as you normally would in the machine. I used a 30 degree wash to be sure I didn't set any hidden stains.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 This one is good for emergencies, especially for the girls who unexpectedly begin menstruation.
1. Take two sheets of tissue (the thicker the better).
2. Soak one sheet in water.
3. Fold the other sheet so that it covers the stained area.
4. Place the dry sheet underneath the stained area.
5. Place the wet sheet on top of the stained area, and apply even pressure.
The dry sheet underneath will automatically soak up the stain. This will also work for other water-based stains.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Apply hydrogen peroxide to the article of clothing. Let it soak for a few minutes and wash as usual.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Use the same method you would use to clean dried blood from skin or hair. Use hydrogen peroxide. It is best to do this before the blood has dried, but even dried blood lets go with peroxide. Wet it well, rub it, and rinse it. Then, wash it. I've even had success on clothing where blood had dried, been laundered, and the stain had set in the dryer. It works like a charm.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Straight from the bottle, hydrogen peroxide poured directly on the stain as soon as possible is a key to fast, complete removal of blood. Allow it to bubble, and repeat if necessary, then wash it in cold water.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If the stain is still fresh, just rinse the clothing in cold water thoroughly. This will raise the stain and remove most of it. The remaining will wash out in the wash.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I tried everything to remove a blood stain from our brand new three piece suit. The only thing that eventually touched the blood and removed it was neat white wine vinegar. Always rinse very well afterwards and towel dry.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Never use hot....the heat will "cook" the stain into the fabric.