Blood stains are the worst. It’s bad enough when they happen to you, but they’re even worse when they happen to your clothes—and they always seem to happen at the most inopportune times. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with our foolproof method for removing blood stains from all types of fabrics and materials.
The best way to remove blood stains from clothes is to pre-treat the stain with a cold liquid detergent before washing it.
- Pour cold water directly over the blood stain until it is thoroughly wetted, then pour in your detergent and rub gently into the fabric until you can feel that both sides are saturated with detergent.
- Let sit for a few minutes (5-10) for better absorption of the detergent, then launder as usual using warm or hot water
Cold water is best for removing blood stains from clothes since warm or hot water can make them set more permanently.
The best way to remove blood stains from clothes is with cold water. This helps prevent the stain from setting in and making it harder for you to get rid of later. Hot or warm water can set the stain off and make it more difficult for you to clean off your clothes.
If you don’t have liquid detergent to use on the stain, you can make a paste out of powdered detergent and water.
If you don’t have liquid detergent to use on the stain, you can make a paste out of powdered detergent and water.
Mix one tablespoon of the powder with two tablespoons of cold water until it forms a thick paste. Use a dull knife or spoon to scrape dried blood off clothing before treating the stain. Apply the paste over the bloodstain using a clean cloth, then let it sit for 15 minutes. Wash as normal in cold water without adding any detergent or bleach to the wash cycle.
Baking soda and peroxide can be used if neither cold water nor detergent are available.
Baking soda is a great alternative to detergent. It can be used in the same way but requires you to use cold water instead of hot.
To remove blood stains from your clothes use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide:
- Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into a bowl, then add enough hydrogen peroxide (about 1 tablespoon) until it forms a paste that’s not too runny or too thick.
- Rub the mixture onto the stain with your fingers until it’s completely covered, being careful not to let any get on other parts of the garment or on yourself—the peroxide will cause chemical burns! If there are multiple stains, repeat this step for each one until all have been treated with baking soda paste, letting them dry for about 15 minutes before moving on to step 3 below.
Use a dull knife or spoon to scrape dried blood off clothing before treating the stain.
To remove dried blood stains from clothes, use a dull knife or spoon to scrape the stain off the fabric. Do not use a sharp knife or spoon, as this may damage the clothing. Instead, scrape gently and do not rub in circles. This can cause the stain to spread and become more difficult to remove.
Do not put stained garments into a washing machine before scraping off dried blood stains; doing so could cause additional staining or harm your machine if any dried blood becomes stuck inside of it during the cycle.
Blood stains are a nightmare, but they can be removed with the right method.
The first step in removing blood stains from clothes is to treat them immediately. If you let the stain dry, it will set in and become harder to remove. If you have time to pre-treat the stain by spraying it with a solution of water and detergent, this will help to loosen the blood up so that you can wash it out more easily later on.
If you don’t have any detergent handy, try mixing baking soda and peroxide together into a paste and applying it directly onto the stained area of your garment. This can help remove some of the dirt or grime but won’t do much for removing stains like blood or oil!
After pre-treating your clothes using either method above, place them in warm water with some cleaning powder (e.g., laundry detergent). Let them soak while they are still wet from the washing; this makes sure all traces of dirt are removed before drying.
Conclusion
Hopefully, you have found this guide helpful in your quest to remove the dreaded blood stain from your clothes. I know how frustrating it can be to try and find the right method for getting rid of these stubborn stains, but hopefully, now that you have read through all of our tips (and maybe tried some) you are feeling more confident about tackling them head-on.