How to Remove Blood Stains from a Carpet

The successful removing of blood from a carpet depends very much on the used methods and cleaning products. It is not recommended using solutions that are warm or hot when removing blood, as the protein in the blood causes these stains to adhere firmly to the fibers when exposed to heat, making it near impossible to remove the stain. The best way to deal with blood stains is to treat them with cleaning solutions that are cold. Cold liquids break down the bonds of the blood with the carpet fibers so they can be successfully removed.

Instructions

1. Press a towel against the blood stain, then lift it up and press again using a clean portion of the towel. Repeat the process until no more blood comes out. Carpet cleaning Clapham advises to use a white towel, so you can easily check whether it absorbs the blood, or not.
2. Fill a bucket with a gallon of cold water, and add ¼ cup of laundry detergent. Mix well and dip a clean towel into the detergent solution. Wring out the excess solution from the towel and gently rub the stain, working from the outer edges of the stain towards the inside.
3. Blot with a dry towel and scrub some more, then inspect the stain. If the stain remains proceed with the next step, otherwise, allow the area to air dry.
4. Apply a few drops of hydrogen peroxide to the remaining stain, and blot the blood stain with a towel until it is gone.
5. Once the blood stain vanishes, turn on fan to blow on the damp area of the carpet to help drying, as suggested by carpet cleaning Clapham.