How to Remove Dried Blood Stains from Fabric

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Use this simple method primarily for linen and cotton.. Turn the fabric so the stain is face-down.. Flush the stain with cold water.

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Use this simple method primarily for linen and cotton.

Step 1

Use this simple method primarily for linen and cotton.

2

Turn the fabric so the stain is face-down.

Step 2

Turn the fabric so the stain is face-down.

3

Flush the stain with cold water.

Step 3

Flush the stain with cold water.

4

Rub soap into the stain.

Step 4

Rub soap into the stain.

5

Grip the stained area with both hands.

Step 5

Grip the stained area with both hands.

6

Rub the stain against itself.

Step 6

Rub the stain against itself.

7

Periodically replace the water and soap and continue rubbing.

Step 7

Periodically replace the water and soap and continue rubbing.

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Use this on any fabric, but cautiously on silk and wool.

Step 8

Use this on any fabric, but cautiously on silk and wool.

9

Wet unseasoned meat tenderizer.

Step 9

Wet unseasoned meat tenderizer.

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Rub the paste gently into the fabric.

Step 10

Rub the paste gently into the fabric.

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Rinse out the paste before washing.

Step 11

Rinse out the paste before washing.

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Do not use this method on wool or silk.

Step 12

Do not use this method on wool or silk.

13

Find an enzymatic cleaner.

Step 13

Find an enzymatic cleaner.

14

Flush the fabric with cold running water to loosen some of the dried blood.

Step 14

Flush the fabric with cold running water to loosen some of the dried blood.

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Soak the fabric in cold water and enzymatic cleaner.

Step 15

Soak the fabric in cold water and enzymatic cleaner.

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Wash the fabric and let dry.

Step 16

Wash the fabric and let dry.

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Use this method in sunny weather.

Step 17

Use this method in sunny weather.

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Soak the stained fabric in cold water.

Step 18

Soak the stained fabric in cold water.

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Wring the clothing gently and transfer it to a bag.

Step 19

Wring the clothing gently and transfer it to a bag.

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Add lemon juice and salt.

Step 20

Add lemon juice and salt.

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Massage the fabric.

Step 21

Massage the fabric.

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Remove the fabric after ten minutes.

Step 22

Remove the fabric after ten minutes.

23

Dry the fabric in the sun.

Step 23

Dry the fabric in the sun.

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Wash the fabric with water.

Step 24

Wash the fabric with water.

25

Understand the risks.

Step 25

Understand the risks.

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Test on a corner of the item first.

Step 26

Test on a corner of the item first.

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Consider using white vinegar.

Step 27

Consider using white vinegar.

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Try hydrogen peroxide.

Step 28

Try hydrogen peroxide.

29

Test an ammonia mixture instead.

Step 29

Test an ammonia mixture instead.

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