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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Before washing, soak stained area in peroxide for about 20 minutes. Rinse stained area completely. Repeat if necessary.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Take peroxide and pour right onto clothing that is stained with blood. Then wash the garment in the washer. The peroxide will take it right out. I have done this on colored clothes, too.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Moisten stain with cool water, apply and rub in meat tenderizer (unflavored) to stain, let this sit overnight, rinse with ammonia water, then launder as usual.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I tried to remove blood stains by using denture cleaner on a new pair of jeans. It stripped the blue color out so fast that it wasn't possible to rinse the jeans. The jeans ended up being totally ruined because they have a big faded splotch on them.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Soak the bloodstain in a bowl of water with an effervescent denture cleanser tablet for about 15-60 minutes. Then wash as usual.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Peroxide works well on bloodstains. My sister-in-law is a nurse, and they use it in hospitals.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 You can try using a bar of Lava soap. Just rub it on under running water a few times, then use a stain remover like Shout. Wait for 20 minutes or so. Pop it in the washer, and the stain should be gone. Recommended for khakis and jeans more than anything.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Mix about 4 parts water and 1 part peroxide in a pail or bowl; soak the article of clothing in it overnight. This removes the stain beautifully and doesn't fade the garment's color.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Pour lemon juice over the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Then use a laundry pre-treatment spray or stick. Rinse it out in warm water. Repeat as many times as necessary.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Blot stain with hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide oxidizes the blood and the stain disappears. Promptly rinse the fabric in cold water to prevent bleaching of the fabric.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Instantly remove blood from clothing by pouring hydrogen peroxide directly onto the clothing. We use this all the time in the veterinary field. Wash and dry as usual. Works best on fresh stains.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Hydrogen peroxide is a great way to remove fresh bloodstains from fabric.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 To remove fresh blood stains from fabric, dab the stained area with hydrogen peroxide on a cloth or paper towel. You can get this product at any drug store. The stain will lift right out and not discolor or damage the fabric.