Wondering how to remove blood from clothes, sheets or even mattresses? The good news is that bloodstains aren’t a big deal, and there are many ways to get rid of them. The only difference is the age of the stain. Some methods are guaranteed to surprise you.
You can get rid of cool spots under running cold water. If you act quickly enough, you can easily clear the blood without further intervention.
Try hydrogen peroxide, oxygen bleach, vinegar, or lemon
Clean water will no longer be enough for older stains, but there are several helpers commonly found in households. Soak a sponge in hydrogen peroxide, oxygen bleach, vinegar, or lemon juice and scrub the stain. Then rinse with cold water and repeat the process until it disappears.
Just be careful if you use these preparations dark clothes. They may also take away the color. Therefore, in the case of darker fabrics, it is best to test them on some hidden part first.
Get rid of the blood from the mattress
But you can use all of the above options if you need to get rid of the blood on a sheet or mattress. Be careful not to wet the mattress unnecessarily. Gently rub the stain with a towel soaked in one of the preparations above. Do not press too hard so as not to unnecessarily squeeze the blood deeper into the tissue.
Use ice
First rinse the blood stain from your clothing under cold water and then rub it with an ice cube. You will be surprised how such an unconventional tool can help.
Give aspirin and baking soda a chance
Aspirin may not be the product you plan to use to remove a dried blood stain, but if you have it in the medicine cabinet, don’t hesitate. Crush it and mix it with a little water to get a thicker paste.
Follow the same procedure for baking soda. Apply the mixture to the stain and leave it on for at least 30 minutes, but also overnight if the blood is older. Then rinse with cold water and wash.
Try cornstarch
Another product worth trying is corn starch. Mix with water as in the previous case, rub gently on the fabric and let it dry. If you don’t have cornstarch, you can replace it with powder. Then rinse again with water and wash.
The salt or lens solution will also help
Soak the dry scrub in cold water and sprinkle with salt. If you wear contact lenses, saline will also help you with the same result. Did you know that?
Saliva or Coke will help in an emergency
If you’ve been in an accident, your clothes are covered in blood and you have nothing on hand, use saliva. While it’s not very hygienic to spit on clothes, our saliva really works as a cleanser. They contain an enzyme that helps break down food and organic stains, including blood. Don’t forget this when you are traveling and you don’t know how to solve the situation.
Another option to help you if you’ve caused a bloody accident outside the home is: pour the Coca-Cola on the stain. Feel free to leave your Coca-Cola soaked blouse, shirt or dress overnight.
be patient Sometimes stains, especially older ones, tend to be quite persistent and do not disappear after the first cleaning procedure. Therefore, feel free to repeat the cleaning several times in a row until the desired result is achieved. Also, always use cold water to remove blood, never hot or even hot.
Photo: Shutterstock
