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Download Article Finding blood on sheets is fairly common, and not because of murder and mayhem. It can happen if you get a bloody nose, start your period unexpectedly, scratch at a bug bite in your sleep, or bleed through a bandage or pad. This does not mean that you need to throw away your bedding, however. It would be best if you treat fresh blood as soon as you see it, but it is possible to remove dried blood as well. This wikiHow will show you how to get rid of both.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To get fresh blood out of sheets, first rinse the sheets with cold water as soon as possible. Then, apply a stain remover and machine wash the sheets to get the rest of the blood out. For dried blood stains, pour lemon juice or hydrogen peroxide over the stain if you have light-colored sheets. Let it soak in for at least 1 minute, then rinse your sheets with cold water. If you have dark-colored sheets, pour table salt over the stain and dampen the area with cold water. Then, scrub the salt into the stain using a toothbrush. When the stain is gone, rinse off the salt. Another option for any color sheet is using unseasoned meat tenderizer. Just mix some of the tenderizer with a little bit of water to create a paste, and apply the paste to the stain using a spoon. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes, then rinse the paste off. Whichever method you use, machine wash your sheets using cold water when you're done. Don't throw your sheets in the dryer until the stains are completely gone or you could cause them to set. If you want to learn how to treat your mattress underneath the sheets, keep reading! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 1,811,396 times. Reader Success Stories
Did this article help you?Does peroxide remove old blood stains?Yes, unfortunately they are, and this task often needs something stronger than soap and water. The most effective method is to use hydrogen peroxide, an oxidizing agent that removes old blood stains via a chemical reaction, breaking it down.
How long do you leave hydrogen peroxide on blood stains?Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain. Leave it for five minutes and then blot with a paper towel. Rub gently with a clean, damp cloth until the stain is gone. Rinse the area with cold water until all the hydrogen peroxide has rinsed out.
How do you get dried blood stains out of sheets?Sponge the stain with hydrogen peroxide or rub bar soap into the stain and scrub by hand in cold water. Apply laundry pre-treater or rub in liquid laundry detergent, and wash the remaining stain in warm water with a fabric-safe bleach until the stain is gone. Avoid the dryer.
Is bleach or hydrogen peroxide better for blood stains?If the blood stain is fresh, rinse it in cold water first, then dab it with hydrogen peroxide. For larger stains or stains that cover an entire piece of clothing or fabric, soak the stained areas in 1 quart of water mixed with 1 cup of Clorox 2® for Colors Stain Remover & Color Brightener for up to 60 minutes.
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