How to get blood out of clothing?
By 911Ricki
@911Ricki (13588)
Canada
October 14, 2012 9:10pm CST
I have these bumps on my back similar to the ones along my forehead and hairline. They are raised, but go deep into like a sore. They are on my back in the top middle, which if they are rubbed enough the skin comes off and bleeds. They dont really heal either, they heal with skin over, but then falls off and like a cycle.
My shirts all have little blood marks (not big), but some are noticeable. I washed them and it didnt come out even the fresh stuff from today. I used some stain remover stuff I had from working at the coffee shop which didnt help.
I wont throw the shirts out until this issue is solved with my doctor, but for the meantime. I dont care about the older clothes, or the ones I wear around the house, it's more the ones I wear to work, and out.
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7 responses
@Heathert514 (43)
• United States
15 Oct 12
The only thing I have ever found that takes blood out of anything (clothing, carpet, etc) is hydrogen perioxide. The same perioxide you buy at the dollar store. Just as soon as you are able, pour it directly onto your clothes and it will start to fizz. As the fizzing starts to stop, rinse the shirt with cold water, and it washes the blood right out. I don't know why it works, but it has NEVER failed me! Hope that helps!
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@mortysmadhouse (226)
• Australia
15 Oct 12
WOW! Will have to give this one a try ;) I know that hydrogen peroxide is good for other things but haven't heard of this one until today =D
@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
16 Oct 12
The first thing that you should do is to soak those items that have blood on them as soon as you notice it. It would actually be even better if you can rinse them out and soak them with some dish soap. When it is time to wash the clothes, use your regular detergent and put about a scoop of oxyclean in the washer as well.
If this doesn't work for you, you can also try making a paste of oxyclean and try pre-treating your clothes with that before putting them into the washer.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
15 Oct 12
What I used to do is go to the bathroom sink and put scalding hot water into it then soak the shirt, scrubbing it with my hand (though the water was hot, I did it fast) and this usually worked. If it didn't I took vinegar to the stain.
It may also take several washes in the washing machine. I did this method above as a "pre-treater".
@mortysmadhouse (226)
• Australia
15 Oct 12
Try putting white vinegar in your rinse cycle. Or, if you are soaking your shirts, put white vinegar and some bi-carbonate soda in the water as well as washing powder. White vinegar is a grease/grim remover and gets most stains out of clothing. It is also better for the skin than bleach. About 1/2 cup of white vinegar and a couple of tablespoons of bi-carb ;)
@riyauro (6421)
• India
15 Oct 12
Blood is a protein based stain and they are very very stubborn. I have some on my clothing as well but it would not go. I have tried everything possible. It seems that when it is fresh stain then if you wash it will go. But after a day or two it is hard to remove. i am still looking for a solution to remove blood stain form clothes. Thanks so sharing and have a wonderful day ahead 
@i_am_marivic (23)
•
15 Oct 12
Hello
If it is a white shirt try to use a perla soap then soak with a bleach.But if it is acolored shirt try to use a bath soap like safeguard or any bath soap,soak it in 30 minutes then after 30 minutes washed it.I share it with you it's because im doing this every time i have a monthly period. Im using a perla soap or a bath soap to soak my clothes that has a blood.
@heaytheblogger (2876)
• Philippines
15 Oct 12
You can try this, layout out the blood stained portion in cold water. Then take table salt and pour it on. Let is set about 20-40 minutes. after awhile, it will lift the blood right out.
