It’s life and anything may happen. You can get blood on your clothing, sheets, blankets and other bedding. You may need a professional advice to get rid of those obstinate stains. Blood is one of the most difficult substances to remove. Advices vary, but here are good tips for removing blood stains, whatever their cause. Use our tried-and-true methods for making blood stains disappear.

One professionals recommend not to use hot water to remove a blood stain. This, in their opinion, could make the stain set in. Instead you should soak the fabric in 1litre of cold water with two tablespoons of ammonia or table salt. Other sources say to soak fabrics in a quart of warm water to remove stubborn blood stains.

If you want to remove blood stain quickly (as set blood stains can be extremely difficult to remove), blot it with a clean cloth dipped in salt water solution and rinse with cold water. Try to rinse or soak your clothes as long as you can. The sooner you treat the stain, the less likely it is to set in. Once the stain has faded or disappeared, you can toss it in with your regular laundry.

Ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and enzyme soap are commonly recommended blood-stain-removing agents. However test dyed fabrics for color fastness before applying hydrogen peroxide. Don’t use ammonia on silk and wool. BBC recommends you make a paste of meat tenderizer with cold water, work it into the stain and leave for 10-15 minutes. Then, rinse with water. Dry or launder.

You can also use household items like vinegar, club and banking soda. Pour club soda directly onto the stain and blot until it lifts. Or you can use baking soda to remove blood stains. Just mix one part baking soda with two parts water and blot the stain until it disappears. Try to use vinegar to get rid of blood stains. It works wonders with blood stained clothing. Apply the vinegar directly to the stain and blot.

If you want to get rid of blood stains on your carpet, follow the next steps. Mix 1 teaspoon of a mild detergent with 250 ml lukewarm water. Add a small amount to the stain and blot. If stain remains, add 1 tablespoon ammonia to 1 cup water, sponge stain, and blot liquid. Place an absorbent pad over the damp area and weight it down. Remove the pad and allow it to dry.

If you need to remove blood stains from leather or suede. Do the following:mix a solution of mild soap in lukewarm water. Swish and gently rub the stained area. Strive not to spread the stain. Then, wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

We hope our tips will help you remove blood stains!Good luck!