removing blood

[Rando Cammando]

Neighbor came to me the other night and asked to look at his car. He had got in a fight and blood had gotten on the door where he laid his head on the way home. The door has cloth on it so it soaked in pretty good im not touching it but i told him i would find out so he could do it. What are the best ways to remove this that you guys have done. Another neighbor suggested simply green didnt like that idea so here i am thanks guys

[Mike Phillips]

Re: removing blood

We have a couple of upholstery and carpet cleaners but let us send the link to this thread to a couple of guys inside Meguiar's to see if anyone has any specific experience with removing blood safely.

Quik Out™ Carpet Stain Remover
Quik Out™ Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner

Hang tight...

[Rando Cammando]

Re: removing blood

Thanks Mike im going to big lots tonight seen some there on clearance for $3.50 a bottle ill give it shot

[TXShine]

Re: removing blood

There are blood (stain) removers you can buy but most are expensive. For a more simple and cheaper way would be to use something like OxiClean laundry stain remover. Spray the OxiClean on a terry cloth towel and blot away... this may take some time and work but I’ll bet it’ll be effective.
If it were me, I would still use some type of extractor after that to get anything that has really soaked in. If you don’t have access to one just soak the area with hot water with a little APC or the like and pull it out with a wet/dry vac.
Just some thoughts.........

[Rando Cammando]

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Thanks TXshine for the advice will try that also and see what happens

[Hemin8r]

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I just recently started using Blue Magic stain remover. Works awesome for the stubborn stains so far. It even mentions that it removes blood guaranteed

http://people.consolidated.net/cargochemical/prod_carpet.html

[Rando Cammando]

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Thanks Hemin8r we will see what works

[Lt1Corvette]

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First always blot, don't wipe. Try some liquid laundry detergent and spray it don with a bit of water and blot at it. Get as much as you can doing that then spray some ammonia on it (use cautiously and sparingly at first, increase as necessary). After you have gotten it out, hit it with some detergent again and be sure to rinse well.

Next time tell him to put a plastic tarp down before he brings bleeding people into the car.

[VonLego]

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I'm sorry man--- I know you're bleeding all over... but I have my nice car tonight and... well... you see...

(think OP said it was the driver who was injured, but oh well)

[Jason Rose]

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General tips:
Best to clean up blood stains as soon as possible.
Do not use hot or warm water in the process, cold water…even ice water is best.
Before cleaning, blot (not rub!) with a dry towel to soak up as much as possible before cleaning.

For fresh blood stains (test a small spot first on dark colors):
1. mix a 50/50 of cold water and Hydrogen Peroxide (3% solution)
2. Apply with squirt bottle or pour on the fabric
3. allow to bubble up for 1 minute
4. blot the surface with clean dry microfiber towel
5. repeat with stronger ratio if needed

For set blood stains (tried another chemical that didn’t work or the stain has been there a long time)
1. Spray cold water on the stain
2. Rub table salt into the fibers until you make a paste consistency
3. Allow to dry for 2 minutes
4. rinse and extract with a machine or shop vac

Hydrogen Peroxide has worked for me 80% of the time on blood stains. Salt has worked for me once. And I have had one time the stain could not be removed.

[Jbirk]

Re: removing blood

Iodized salt or non-iodized salt? I don't have any blood stains, but I figure it would be good to know.

Thanks

[CarbonBlack]

Re: removing blood

First off, BE CAREFUL AS BLOOD CONTAINS STUFF YOU DON'T WANT TO CONTACT

On a separate but similar subject:I have a book recommendation.

I recently read a book called "Aftermath Inc." on one of the first crime scene cleanup crews that takes care of murders, decomposing bodies, etc.

The book talks about how the there weren't companies, and the victim's families had to do the work. It also talks about how the industry has grown and changed.

It isn't a do it yourself/how to book, but it is still excellent.

[Rando Cammando]

Re: removing blood

First thanks Lt1Corvette,CarbonBlack,Jbirk,Jason Rose and everyone for your input on this it helped alot

Well went and got some Quik Out soaked it preety good blotted and used a shop vac had to do it a couple time but end result is its GONE

sorry no pics it was pretty nasty didnt want everyone blowing chunks lol

[DaGonz]

Re: removing blood

I hope you were wearing gloves and respiratory protection during the removal process. Even dried blood can contain bloodborne pathogens like Hepatitis A through C.

[Rando Cammando]

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DaGonz i didnt touch it i supervised from a couple feet away i told him to put the gloves on lol but he had no mask he was aware of the risk at hand and it was his blood