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A cut, a pimple that pops, or a menstrual period in the middle of the night can cause blood stains on our clothes or bed.
Fortunately, today it is much easier than in the past to remove these organic residues from clothing and fabrics. But how? Very easy. You just need to know some tricks and compare them for their great effectiveness.
How to remove dried blood stains
Blood stains have a reputation for being very difficult to remove , but if they are dried blood stains the problem is greater. We try to dispel this myth by explaining which are the best products to clean dried and fresh blood stains.
In the case of blood stains, a lot depends on the material on which the drop fell. Now, if we want to highlight a false myth that will make it practically impossible to remove the stain: use hot water.
Hot water acts as a coagulant, which causes it to concentrate and adhere more to the surface and makes cleaning more difficult. Likewise, dried blood, although it seems easier to clean, is not. With blood, the sooner we act, the greater the chances of success.
In any tissue, speed is the key to the effectiveness of any method of blood cleansing. And it is important to treat the garment before cleaning it because it can get stuck to the clothes.
For regular clothing, which is not delicate, the most effective thing is to soak it in cold water and soap it, rubbing the area well so that it does not become rolled up.
Toothpaste
If it is a delicate piece of fabric (such as a silk blouse or dress), it is best to forget about hydrogen peroxide. We could run the risk of burning our heads . For this type of fabric, the most recommended is classic toothpaste, without additives or colorants.
Therefore, it is applied directly to the affected area and edges, letting it dry and then rinsing well with cold water. It should only be rubbed when the garment has finally been washed.
If you are not at home, try wetting the stain with very cold sparkling water, we will solve the problem before you get home.
Coarse salt
Coarse salt to remove blood stains can also be used on dark clothing such as jeans. If the stain is recent, a good trick is to wash it with water and salt by soaking the garment in cold water to which we add a little coarse salt.
Once the soaking is finished, we can proceed by gently rubbing the stain between our hands. The salt will help eliminate blood that is more adherent and does not penetrate too much into the tissues.
Then we can do the normal washing, this way we will not run the risk of the colors fading.
Salt and hydrogen peroxide for white clothes.
If the blood-stained clothing is white, more care must be taken when cleaning so that the stain does not fade but is permanent.
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