Simple Blood Cleaning Tips and Tricks

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An accidental stain from spilled coffee, wine, or juice is bad enough, but blood is one of the worst. It binds to whatever it comes in contact with, seeping into porous materials like fabric. The worst way to clean blood is to wipe it with a rag since this only spreads it further, and hot water causes the stain to set. However, before you replace the stained item, there are ways to get it clean. We put together blood cleaning information to help you remove these stubborn stains from a variety of surfaces using simple and inexpensive solutions.
Blood cleaning doesn't have to be difficult, as long as you take the right steps and use proper cleaning techniques. There are many items already in your home that are useful for removing blood. For example, soak small items in cold water, dish soap, and ammonia, spray larger areas with hydrogen peroxide or make a natural paste with baking soda to absorb the stain. Discover how to remove blood from clothes and sheets by pretreating the fabrics and cleaning them in the washing machine, and ways to get these stains off of your couch, bed, and carpet.