Blood Stains

How to Remove Blood Stains

Advice from our experts •
09/11/19 • 3

How to Get Blood Out of Sheets

How you do remove blood from sheets? I recommend presoaking blood stains in cool water using a good detergent that contains enzymes – check the list of ingredients to know for sure.  You need to soak items for at least 30 minutes (ideally 60 minut...

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08/29/11 • 25306

Removing Blood from Clothing

What is the best way to remove blood from clothing? I recommend presoaking blood stains in cool water using a good detergent that contains enzymes – check the list of ingredients to know for sure.  You need to soak items for at least 30 minutes and ...

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07/20/11 • 2212

Removing Blood from Colored Cotton

What is the best way to get blood stains out of colored cotton tops? I soaked these tops in cold water, then sprayed a stain remover on them, and then washed them in detergent. I did this twice, but the stains are still visible. I did not put the top...

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05/11/10 • 878

Periods are bad enough already. Don’t let the stains add to the stress!

Periods are bad enough already. Don’t let the stains add to the stress! It happens every month and we don’t get much of a choice in that. Whether you’re anxious about being caught by surprise, afraid of what can happen if you’re caught unprepared or ...

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01/20/16 • 4100

Disinfecting Colored Items

I am looking for information about Clorox® brand products that can be used to disinfect laundry in a medical facility. The laundry consists of colored fabric but could have blood/body fluids in the fibers. I need to know the options for properly disi...

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12/30/08 • 1042

Removing Stains Caused by Dust Mites

I am having trouble removing blood stains from white cotton sheets (400 thread count). I have used Clorox® Regular-Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® and dust mite solution, and stains remain. I have been reading lately in home and style magazines, as well as ne...

Advice from Dr. Laundry •
06/02/09 • 338