Blood Stain Removal Hints

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Old Method

Fresh Blood:

Cold water or Club Soda. Sponge stain immediately with cold water or club soda and dry with a soft absorbant terry towel. Repeat as necessary.

Dried Blood:

One reader reported that in nursing school they tell students to use peroxide on the blood before washing. She reported it really works. I'd test a small section as it could also have a bleaching effect, but worth a try.

or

1. Mix one teaspoon of a mild ph balanced detergent (a mild non alkaline non bleaching detergent) with a cup of ice cold water
2. Blot
3. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a half cup of ice cold water
4. Blot
5. Sponge with clean ice cold water
6. Blot

Note: Always test an inconspicuous area for colorfastness, etc. before treating the exposed area. Also note that certain stains are permanent

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