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Seeing blood on the bed sheet is quite common, but not because of a murder or conflict. This can happen when you have a nosebleed, you scratched an insect bite while you were sleeping, blood is flowing through your wound bandage, or you go to your period and let the blood overflow. This also doesn't mean that you need to throw away your sheets. Remove blood stains by treating the cloth as soon as you know it is blood, and before the blood seeps into the fabric.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Remove New Blood Stains

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   Wash blood stains from the back of bed sheets with cold water as soon as possible. First, remove the sheets from the mattress, and then use cold water to wash the blood stains. Do not use hot water as it will fix the stain. Follow these and combine them with any of the listed blood stain treatments listed below.

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   Treat stains with hydrogen peroxide. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the blood stain. Wait 20 to 25 minutes, then gently brush the residue on the fabric with a tissue. If you don't have hydrogen peroxide at home, you can replace it with mineral water.
   • A small amount of colorless vinegar will also work in this case.
   • Light can turn hydrogen peroxide into water. If your room is too bright, wrap the stain treatment area with plastic wrap, then hang a dark colored towel on top. A towel will keep the processing area out of light, and wrap a plastic wrap to prevent hydrogen peroxide from seeping into the towel.

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   Try an ammonia-based window cleaner. Simply spray cleaning water on the stain.Wait 15 minutes, then rinse from the back with cold water.

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   Try diluted ammonia to treat stubborn blood stains. Pour 1 teaspoon of ammonia into 1 cup (240 ml) of cold water into a spray bottle. Close the spray bottle and shake well. Spray the mixture on the blood stain and wait 30 to 60 minutes. Blot the stain with a clean cloth, and then wash the sheets in cold water.
   • Be careful with colored towels. Ammonia can fade or bleach colored fabrics.

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   Try baking soda. Mix one part baking soda with two parts water to make a paste. Wet the stain with water, and then rub the paste over the stain. Let the fabric dry, and the ideal way to dry it is in the sun. Remove the residue, and then wash with cold water.
   • Melt powder or cornstarch will also be effective in this case.

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   Try salt and dish soap as a treatment for stains before washing. Mix 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid. First, soak the stain with cold water, then soak it in the above soap mixture. Wait 15 to 30 minutes, then wash the stain with cold water.
   • You can also use shampoo instead of dishwashing liquid.

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   Make a stain remover from baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and water. Add 1 part baking soda, 1 part hydrogen peroxide, and part cold water in a spray bottle. Close the spray bottle, and shake well. Spray the mixture on the stain, wait 5 minutes, then rinse the stain again. Repeat this 2 more times, then wash the sheets in cold water.
   • This method will work best with artificial cotton blends.

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   Wash bed sheets in cold water after any method of treating the stain. Use cold water, mild bleach, and run the machine wash cycle. Remove wet sheets as soon as the washing cycle is over. Do not let them in the dryer. Instead, let them dry in the air by drying them out or leaving them in the sun.
   • Recycle blood stains if they do not disappear after the first wash cycle. You need to continue handling and washing until no more blood is visible. Once you have removed the blood stain, you can dry the sheets as you normally would.
   • Consider using bleach for white linens.
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Method 2 of 3: Remove Dry Blood Stains

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   Remove the sheets and soak the stain in cold water overnight for a few hours. The cold water will help soften any dry blood stains. You can also wash the sheets in the washing machine. Use cold water and mild bleach. This will not necessarily remove the stain, but it will help soften the stain. Follow these and combine them with any of the listed blood stain treatments listed below.
   • Remember that the stain can be very durable, especially if the stain has passed through a dryer. The heat can fix the stain, so if you put the soiled sheets on the dryer, the blood will harden into the fabric.

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   Try white vinegar. For small stains, first pour vinegar into a bowl, then soak the stain in the bowl. For larger stains, first place a towel or rag under the stain, then pour vinegar over the stain. Wait 30 minutes (for both small and large stains), then wash the sheets in cold water as usual.

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   Use a paste made from meat tenderizer and water. Mix 1 teaspoon of meat tenderizer and 2 tablespoons of cold water to make a paste. Spread the mixture evenly over the stain, apply it to the fabric. Wait 30 to 60 minutes, then remove the flour mixture. Wash bed sheets in cold water.

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   Use laundry detergent and water for light stains. Mix 1 part laundry detergent with 5 parts water into a small cup. Stir well, then use this mixture for stains. Scrub gently with a soft floss brush and wait 10 to 15 minutes. Wipe the stain with a damp bath or towel, then pat dry with a white towel.

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   Use hydrogen peroxide for stubborn stains. Pour some hydrogen peroxide over the stain, and rub gently with a soft floss brush. Wait 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe the stain with a cotton bath or damp rag. Pat the stain again with a clean, dry towel.
   • Light can convert hydrogen peroxide into water. If your room is too bright, wrap the stain with plastic wrap, then put the towel on top.
   • Check your colored sheets first. Hydrogen peroxide can fade or bleach colored fabrics.
   • Use powerful ammonia as a last resort. Avoid using this substance for colored towels.

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   Soak stubborn stains in borac and water for several hours overnight. Follow the instructions on the borac box to create a soak mixture. Soak the stain in the mixture for several hours overnight. Wash the sheets with water the next day, then dry them.

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   Wash bed sheets in cold water after any method of treating the stain. Use cold water, mild bleach, and run the machine wash cycle. Remove wet sheets as soon as the washing cycle is over. Do not let them in the dryer. Instead, let them dry in the air by drying them out or leaving them in the sun.
   • Blood stains may not go away immediately. If so, simply repeat the stain removal process.
   • Consider using bleach for white linens.
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Method 3 of 3: Handling Cushion and Blanket Set

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   Don't forget the mattress and upholstery. If your sheets are stained with blood, watch out for mattresses and mattress covers. There is also a chance they will get dirty. You need to process them.

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   First, moisten the stain on the mattress pad with cold water. If the stain is new, just cold water can remove them. If the stain is already dry, soak it for a few hours overnight to soften it and make it easier to remove.
   • If the stain is on the mattress, gently spray some water. Do not soak the stain.

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   Use a cornmeal paste, hydrogen peroxide, and salt. Mix ½ cup (65 grams) cornstarch, ¼ cup (60 ml) hydrogen peroxide, and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread the mixture evenly over the stain, let it dry, then wipe off the mixture with the stain. Repeat this method if necessary.

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   Remove stains from mattress with white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide. Do not pour white vinegar or hydrogen peroxide directly on the stain. Instead, first soak a clean cloth with white vinegar / hydrogen peroxide. Squeeze off the water, and then gently dab on the stain. If the cloth has soaked in blood, use the cleaner part of the cloth to continue dipping. This way, you will not get the mattress back on.

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   Use the same stain treatments for cotton blankets and upholstery as you would for sheets. Once you have removed the stains, separate them in the washing machine, and wash with cold water and mild detergent. If possible, run the washing machine cycle twice.
   • Throw a tennis ball or dryer ball into the dryer with a cotton blanket to soften the fabric.
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Advice

• First, do a check on a colored towel in a hidden location, such as the seam or contour. This will ensure the method you are using does not fade or bleach the fabric.
• There are a few products on the market that can remove stubborn stains, including blood stains. Look for ammonia that helps remove blood.
• Spray lemon juice on the stain before you use a commercial dye spray or let the dye stick to the area. Wait a few minutes before washing.
• If the stain is small, try some saliva. Simply spit some saliva onto the stain, then dry with a clean, clean pad.
• Remove mattress pads or mattress covers to keep them from getting dirty.
• Try an enzyme cleaner, but avoid using this product on linen or wool sheets.

Warning

• Never use hot water. This will make the stain stick to the fabric.
• Never put soiled bedding in a dryer, as heat can trap stains. Make sure the stain is removed before you put the towel in the dryer.