How To Get Blood Out Of Carpet
Cleaning blood out of your carpet can seem like a daunting task, but it is very simple, and you don't need to be an expert to do it.
All you will need is some basic supplies that are available at any home improvement center.
When you clean bloodstains, always start by working from the edges towards the center. This prevents the blood from spreading to a wider area.
After cleaning, use paper towels or cloths to blot up the remaining cleaning solution.
The first thing you should do when you find a bloodstain on your carpet is to wipe away any excess blood.
If the bloodstain on the carpet is fresh, you need to first wipe away as much of the blood as possible with a dry cloth or non-dyed absorbent paper. You can use kitchen towels for this step.
Once you have cleaned away most of the blood, you will want to soak the entire stain with lukewarm water.
The reason why you choose lukewarm water is that it will dissolve the blood faster than cold or hot water would. Make sure to soak the entire stain until it starts to turn pink.
Hot water makes the blood clots faster and makes removal trickier, hence, use lukewarm.
Dab with a damp cloth to ensure you have absorbed as much of the blood as possible, and dab dry with a fresh cloth.
Apply Potato Starch to The Blood Stain
Potato starch is one of the best things you can apply to a bloodstain. It absorbs the blood and helps prevent spreading.
Once you have applied the potato starch, you will want to gently rub it into the stain and leave it for 24 hours before you vacuum the carpet.
After. A fresh and clean pink rug.
Frequently asked questions
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I am a retired R.N. and we used hydrogen peroxide to remove blood from our scrubs. Works great and won't take the color out. Who bleed all over your carpet? Hope they are OK.