ChrisP Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Hey, anyone know the best way to get blood out of clothes? Said clothes have been through the wahing machine but still stained I'm sat here someone knows the answer! Thanks all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 what sort of fabric is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Soaking in cold water and salt is very effective but I think it depends on the fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Found this http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070506220840AAF9Owf I once got blood on a blue t-shirt and used coca cola on it, i had to do it twice but it did end up coming out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozmk1 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 was always told to use loads of salt and cold water to make a paste. but if youv washed it im not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Tend to use Vanish spray - works well esp if you let it soak for a while before washing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Cold water and salt, but if it's already been through the machine on a hot wash, then that might have set the stain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Someone once said "If you need to get blood out of clothes, the stain is the least of your worries", that has always stayed with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 It's a denim material. Darn, guess I shall have to try the salt and cold water and hope for the best Space Chick, I had to think about that for a minute before I understood it The stain was indeed the least of my worries, but now is the main worry lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 It's a denim material. Darn, guess I shall have to try the salt and cold water and hope for the best It should work quite well on denim (you will need to soak it for a few hours) and hopefully not shrink it. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 "If you need to get blood out of clothes, the stain is the least of your worries" Not if you and your children are prone to nosebleeds I have them trained to lean away from their clothes, avoid walking over nice rugs and always keep hand cupped underneath to catch blood as they quickly make their way to nearest sink. Soak in cold water is one of those basics we picked up early on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Someone once said "If you need to get blood out of clothes, the stain is the least of your worries", that has always stayed with me So true - and a job in hand for me once I get the trousers off the boy! And having an accident prone family at the best of times - salt and cold water soak here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I didn't know about the salt trick. I usually soak the items of clothing in hot water and loads of bio washing powder for a day and then was as usual. The stain usually comes out. Not sure if that would work on denim though, and I have only used it on whites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I once had to get drops of blood out of silk. Two things worked 1) salt paste & cold water and 2) Saliva, yes, saliva applied on a cotton bud and then blotted. The saliva contains enzymes which breaks down the blood. Sounds gross, but it works, honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 "If you need to get blood out of clothes, the stain is the least of your worries" Not if you and your children are prone to nosebleeds I have them trained to lean away from their clothes, avoid walking over nice rugs and always keep hand cupped underneath to catch blood as they quickly make their way to nearest sink. Soak in cold water is one of those basics we picked up early on You soak your kids in cold water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 It's important to use cold water with any stains, as hot water will 'set' them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 You soak your kids in cold water Not them just any items of clothing - although it's tempting I've always gone for cheap easy wash clothing so it's not a disaster if I can't get the blood out - fortunately now I have a teenager he doesn't get nose bleeds as much On a more serious note biotex is very good for getting blood stains out as well - I got my local waitrose to start stocking it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 If all else fails try and get hold of some Biotex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
