REMOVING BLOOD STAINS

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Removing Blood Stains.

Getting Rid of Blood Stains

The sooner you treat the stain, the easier it will come out.

• Before using any of the following methods for removing blood stains, always read the washing/cleaning instructions on the fabric label.
• Remember to test the treatment on a small hidden section of the material and if in any doubt, seek independent professional advice .
• Check colour fastness and dye stability before treatments.
• Avoid using enzyme-based detergents and stain removers on wool and silk fabrics.

Removing Blood Stains from Dry Clean Only Fabrics

If the garment is made from dry clean only fabric, only blot off the surplus blood and take the garment to the dry cleaners immediately. Any home treatments may make it impossible for the dry cleaning to be effective.

Removing Fresh Blood Stains

• Rub the biological wash powder or soap gently into the mark until the stain dissolves.
• Put the article into a cool wash.
• If, after putting the article through a cool wash, there is still a slight mark and if the fabric is white, use a bit of bleach in cold water and soak and wash again.
• If the article is not white, mix a teaspoon of liquid soap and 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide. Dab this mixture onto the stain and with a clean cloth, blot off the stain and give the article a second cool wash.

Removing Dried Blood Stains

For dried blood stains, first soak the article for 24 hours in cold water to which biological washing powder has been added and follow the above instructions.

Drying the Stain Free Fabrics

After the home treatment only air dry the damp fabric area. Do not use your dryer, as the heat can make the stain set, making removal very difficult. If the stain does not come out the first time, after air drying, you will still have the option to take it to your cleaners.

Blood Stains on Carpets

Try not to get the carpet too wet but you will need to “soak” the stain out. Use cold water to which salt or a little biological washing powder has been added, dab and blot with a cloth until the stain is out. When you think you have finished blotting the stain, take a dry, absorbent towel and put it over the damp patch and stand on the towel. This will remove more water. Keep doing this until the towel remains dry and then allow the carpet to dry naturally.

Removing Blood Stains on Mattresses

• Do not use water as the stain will spread and the water might seep into the mattress padding. This dampness could cause problems with mould.
• Using a clean cloth dipped in hydrogen peroxide, dab the stain and when the peroxide bubbles, it will lift the blood making it easy to blot up. This works well with fresh blood.
• Dry blood stains are more difficult to remove. A biologically based enzyme cleaner may do the job but it is wisest to contact a mattress manufacturer for advice about suitable commercial stain removing products or the availability of a professional mattress cleaner.
• Always allow the mattress to dry naturally.

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