Most blood stains can be removed from a mattress with products you probably already have on hand.
The best product is the one that you use right away.
Tip
Always use cold water when treating blood stains.
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Hot water can cause the proteins in the blood to thicken and become more deeply embedded in the fibers.
However, if you miss a stain, treat it the next time you change the bedding.
Immediately treat the blood stains on any linens that are stained.
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Then, wash them in cold water with an enzyme-based, heavy-duty detergent.
Blot Fresh Blood Stains
Put on rubber gloves before starting.
If the blood is fresh, use paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible.
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Do not rub the stain; blot it with firm pressure.
Rubbing or wiping can cause the stain to spread.
Repeatedly dip the cloth in cold water and wring.
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Blot the stain, moving to a clean area of the cloth as the blood is transferred.
Allow the mattress to air-dry for at least eight hours without any bedding.
Use a small soft-bristled brush or an old toothbrush to apply the paste to the stain.
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Start at the outer edge and work towards the center.
The mixture will bubble as the hydrogen peroxide reacts with the blood.
Let it work for at least 30 minutes or until the bubbling stops.
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Allow the mattress to dry completely (up to eight hours) before using.
Use a vacuum with upholstery attachments to remove any remaining baking soda traces.
Warning
Hydrogen peroxide is a mild bleach and may discolor a mattress with a dark fabric covering.
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It will not damage the padding or interior structure of the mattress.
An enzyme-based stain remover or meat tenderizer is effective on dried stains.
Oxygen-based bleach also works on blood, although enzymatic cleaners are stronger on dried blood.
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Place a small dab of the stain remover on a damp microfiber cloth.
Let it work for at least 15 minutes.
Wet a clean microfiber cloth with cold water and blot away the stain remover and the stain.
Keep moving to a clean area of the cloth or rinse it often as the stain is transferred.
Allow the mattress to air-dryadd a circulating fan to speed dryingfor eight hours before using the mattress again.
It is also effective on old or dried blood stains.
Make a paste with unseasoned meat tenderizer and cold water.
Soak the stain with this paste for 30 minutes.
Rinse and launder in cold water.
Allow the paste to work for at least two hoursthe longer, the better.
Oxygen bleach is a slow-acting, mild bleach.
Move to a clean area of the cloth or rinse the cloth often as you work.
Allow the mattress to dry completely (up to eight hours) before using.
Spray hydrogen peroxide on stains with baking soda, using a toothbrush to get at the stain.
Let it sit for 30 minutes, then blot, rinsing up with a clean, moist cloth.
Let it dry thoroughly, and vacuum up the powdery residue.
Many commercial toothpastes have baking soda as an active ingredient.
Apply a little bit of toothpaste onto the blood stain.
Let it dry completely, then rinse with cold water.
First, blot a fresh stain with a paper towel, soaking up any liquid.
Make a paste with one part baking soda and two parts water.
Allow it to sit for 30 minutes.
Use a damp towel to pull up the paste and stain.
Vacuum the baking soda paste residue.
