Does blood come out of clothes?
Blood stains can be difficult to remove from clothing, but it is possible to do so. The best way to remove a blood stain is to act quickly.
_If the blood stain is fresh:_
1. Blot up as much of the blood as possible with a clean cloth.
2. Rinse the stain with cold water until it stops bleeding.
3. Apply a stain remover to the stain and let it sit for the recommended amount of time.
4. Wash the clothing in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
5. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps 2-4.
_If the blood stain is old:_
1. Soak the clothing in a mixture of cold water and laundry detergent for 30 minutes.
2. Rinse the clothing in cold water and apply a stain remover to the stain.
3. Let the stain remover sit for the recommended amount of time and then wash the clothing in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
4. If the stain is still visible, repeat steps 1-3.
Here are some additional tips for removing blood stains from clothing:
- Do not use hot water to rinse a blood stain, as this will set the stain.
- Do not put clothing that has a blood stain in the dryer, as this will also set the stain.
- If you cannot remove the blood stain yourself, you may need to take the clothing to a professional cleaner.