Rescue your favorite garments with methods for removing blood stains that actually work.
Blood is one of the trickieststains to treat.
Like other bodily fluids, such as vomit, urine, andsweat(sorry!
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), blood is a protein stain.
There are many ways to remove blood stains, and some are unconventional.
But which methods actually work?
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Keep reading to find out how to get blood out of clothes.
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Do Home Remedies Work for Blood Stain Removal?
Figuring out which of these methods to use can be confusing.
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Two things to know about these types of stain treatments: 1.
They work, and 2.
No single method is the exclusive remedy for blood stains.
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To be sure, some are better than others.
Step 1: Flush the Stain
Start by flushing the blood stain with cold running water.
You might find that simply flushing the stain with water removes it.
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If using bar soap, wet the bar and rub it directly on the stain.
Do not put the item into the dryer until you are sure the stain is completely removed.
For larger stains, use a spray bottle to mist the area with hydrogen peroxide.
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For smaller stains, use a cotton swab to dab the hydrogen peroxide on the stain.
Before applying a stain treatment, flush the stain with cold running water.
Then, use your hands to agitate the item so that the solution can penetrate its fibers.
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The best cleaning method for removing blood stains from denim is using liquid laundry detergent.
Soak the garment, then apply liquid laundry detergent to the stain and massage it into the fabric.
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