2007-03-15 18:18:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I used to work in a hotel an we'd always be washing bloodstains out with plain old shampoo and cool water. Trust me it works.
2007-03-15 19:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems Hydrogen Peroxide is the most popular choice mentioned here and on similar posting boards, but I have a couple questions
1. I would like to remove blood from fabric on a sofa so laundering after is not an option. I have seen a few posts mentioning that HP will lift color from the fabric. By the way, the color is blue (easy to show fading) Should I dilute with water, if so, what ratio?
2. I have also seen a post that states HP will continue to work on the fabric and could actually result in a hole in the fabric. Considering this is a sofa and cannot be laundered, how do I ensure I have lifted enough of the HP to not incur a hole?
Thanks
2007-03-17 21:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by gulfcoast_guy2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sooner you can get the fabric in to COLD water, the better. Most modern liquid detergents are pretty good at getting blood out of fabric; don't dry the fabric in a dryer until you have it out, as heat will only "set" the stain further. Likewise don't bleach the stain if it's fresh. Putting liquid detergent directly on the stain also helps. I find that a detergent that's made specifically for washing clothing (rather than something like a dishwashing detergent) seems to do a better job, although I don't know why.
2007-03-16 01:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if you are really quick about this and catch the blood stain quickly you can use some hydrogen peroxide, then before you throw in the wash pretreat where the stain was with dishwashing liquid and a little baking soda or borax mixed and scrub with a old toothbrush, allow this to work for about thirty minutes before washing. Good Luck !
2007-03-16 04:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on how old the stain is. A fresh stain can usually be stopped from getting deep into the fabric by a cold water soak followed by a proper washing. Oxi clean is a product that is known for its ability to lift blood, on the same note as that peroxide will also take out blood but may lift color from the fabric.
2007-03-16 01:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water does the trick if it's a fresh blood stain. If it's a few days old spray on a stain remover, soak for a little while and scrub gently with a nailbrush/toothbrush.
2007-03-16 01:54:10 · answer #6 · answered by Kristina B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I asked nurses in the ER. Hydrogen Peroxide. It works.
Pour it on a few times, wash as normal. If the stain is still there do not put in dryer! Repeat with Peroxide and washing.
2007-03-17 00:32:39 · answer #7 · answered by Threeicys 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try hydrogen peroxide or one of those non-bleaching stain treatment powders like Oxy-Clean. (They've all got "oxy" or "oxi" in the brand names.) Mix either of these with a small bit of laundry detergent.
Of course, if the material is white, a 10-minute bleach soak with a small bit of laundry detergent is your best bet.
2007-03-16 01:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by maxximumjoy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hydrogen Peroxide works great
2007-03-16 01:33:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree who you kill?
2007-03-16 05:15:42 · answer #10 · answered by randrnorman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋