How to get blood out of carpets using household cleaners
You don’t have to be Patrick Bateman to use this guide! Many of us have had blood on our carpet for reasons far less sinister than that. Whether you’re prone to getting nosebleeds, have an unexpected cut/graze happen to you or even spill some red meat juice (I don’t know how else to describe it) on the floor, chances are you’ve had blood on your carpets before and know how stubborn it can be. In this article we’ll go through how you can get rid of blood stains on your carpet using nothing more than household cleaning agents that you either have or can easily purchase at your local supermarket.
Because the stain caused by fresh blood is quite different to that cause by dried blood, below we’ve outlined the ways to attack both kinds of stains most effectively.
Fresh Blood
As with all stains, the fresher the stain and the sooner you address it, the better your chances of removing it completely and getting some amazing results. So, if you do have some blood stains on your carpet, the first tip we’d offer is to try and attack as soon as possible.
The first thing you want to do is get a clean cloth and some cold water. Gently pour the cold water on the stained area and using the cloth dab the stain to lift the cold water and blood. Be sure not to rub the cloth into the stain as this will push the blood deeper into the carpet fibres. Repeat this adding of cold water and blotting until the stain looks to have lightened in colour.
After this, mix one tablespoon of dishwashing detergent with one tablespoon of white vinegar and two cups of cold water. Using a new clean cloth, pour some of this mixture onto the stain and gently agitate. Use another fresh cloth to blot the area dry and voila! The stain should be lifted. You can finally use a vacuum or hair dryer to dry the stained area.
Dried Blood
Removing dried blood is a little trickier than removing fresh blood but fear not – we can still get your carpet looking fresh and clean.
Combine two tablespoons of white vinegar with two tablespoons of baking soda and 2 cups of warm water in a sprayer bottle preferably. Spray the affected area thoroughly and let it dwell on the stain for a few minutes. Using a soft, small brush (an old toothbrush is a good tool), agitate the affected area to loosen the stain and lift it from the deeper fibres.
Once this is done, use a clean cloth to blot the area dry. This will need to be repeated a few times in order to lift the stain completely. Once the stain is out, pour some cold water on the stain area to rinse the solution out and blot dry with a clean cloth. As before you can finish by drying using a vacuum.
As always, if the stains are really stubborn or if you’ve murdered multiple people and the blood stains are just too much to handle on your own, get in touch with our friendly team who can restore your carpets back to their glory leaving you to find your next victim.
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