Comments on How to Remove Blood Stains from Fabric

Hydrogen peroxide is a great way to remove fresh bloodstains from fabric.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Try to not let the blood sit - as soon as you see it, take hydrogen peroxide and put it on the bloodstain. Let it sit a minute - it will bubble right out - you may need to do it two times. Works on mattresses, too.

Hydrogen peroxide is a great way to remove fresh bloodstains from fabric.

This may seem gross, but an old theater trick is to put the saliva (spit) of the person where the blood came from on the garment. There is some enzyme in that person's saliva that helps break up his own blood. Treat the stain as soon as possible.

Spray Windex window cleaner on the stain before laundering. Lightly scrub window cleaner into fabric with an old toothbrush. Launder with regular detergent. If heavily stained, repeat process again before drying garnment.

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.

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.

Soak the bloodstain in a bowl of water with an effervescent denture cleanser tablet for about 15-60 minutes. Then wash as usual.

Apply hydrogen peroxide to the article of clothing. Let it soak for a few minutes and wash as usual.

Salt water on washable fabrics works great!!!