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DetlefK

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7. Simple washing-powder is enough to remove blood:

Wed Jun 24, 2015, 11:52 AM

Jun 2015

1. Fold the fabric in a way that the blood-stain is on top and somewhat centered.
2. Put it in a flat bin. Add cold water until the blood-stain is almost underwater. Remember to press air-bubbles out of the piece of clothing while adding the water.
3. Take a pinch of washing-powder and massage it into the blood-stain. Make sure to not only rub it into the center of the stain but the whole stain.
4. Let it rest for a few days. If it's a strong stain, repeat procedure every day.
5. When the washing-powder has removed the stain, wash the piece in a normal procedure.

Tried this twice and it worked without problems.

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I've heard for ages to use hydrogen peroxide to remove bloodstains, but IME it doesn't work well. [View all] raccoon Oct 2014 OP

I have had good luck with it myself. Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #1

Sounds like the effectiveness of it depends on how soon you apply it, or at least that's part of it. raccoon Oct 2014 #2

Well, at least you did get it out. Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #3

meat tenderizer can work pretty well freeplessinseattle Mar 2015 #4

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2015 #5

It works best on fresh stains TexasBushwhacker May 2015 #6

Simple washing-powder is enough to remove blood: DetlefK Jun 2015 #7

Era Laundry Detergent is the best. blue neen Jan 2016 #8

I've had a little success with meat tenderizer, but NOTHING works better LaydeeBug Feb 2016 #9