How And What To Wash The Blood From The Sofa, Mattress, Upholstered Furniture And Other Items In The Apartment + Photos And Videos

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

We remove blood stains from various types of surfaces - ceiling, wallpaper, carpet, upholstered furniture, shoes

Liquid stains can appear on any surface. For some, it is enough just to get wet with a napkin and there will be no traces. But what if the liquid turned out to be quite corrosive and you can't wash the sofa or carpet from it? As one good Soviet film says: "Mistakes must not be admitted, they must be washed off … with blood." And then how to wash the blood and how?

Blood stains are, of course, easier to remove from items that can be washed by hand or in a washing machine. The situation is more complicated with shoes or with coatings that cannot be removed. Of course, it will be better if you try to wipe off fresh blood stains rather than old ones that have already dried. But even if you didn't find the stain right away, it is possible to remove it without harming the surface.

Content

• 1 Removing blood stains from different types of surfaces

  • 1.1 Upholstered furniture with fabric upholstery

    • 1.1.1 Water and laundry soap
    • 1.1.2 Dishwashing liquid
    • 1.1.3 Salt
    • 1.1.4 Aspirin
    • 1.1.5 Hydrogen peroxide
    • 1.1.6 Removing blood stains with hydrogen peroxide - video
    • 1.1.7 Ammonia and boric acid
  • 1.2 How to clean leatherette from a sofa

  • 1.3 How to clean a genuine leather sofa

    1.3.1 Shaving foam

  • 1.4 Get rid of blood stains on the carpet

    • 1.4.1 Baking soda
    • 1.4.2 Ammonia

  • 1.5 Trying to clean the wallpaper

    • 1.5.1 Paper
    • 1.5.2 Non-woven backing
    • 1.5.3 Wallpaper for painting

  • 1.6 How to wipe blood off the ceiling

    • 1.6.1 Whitewashing
    • 1.6.2 Water based paint

  • 1.7 Stains on leather and suede shoes

    • 1.7.1 Suede shoes
    • 1.7.2 How to remove from leather shoes - video

Removing blood stains from different types of surfaces

Upholstered furniture with fabric upholstery

So, you saw a fresh blood stain on the fabric sofa. There are several effective ways to remove these stains.

Water and laundry soap

In addition to these, you will need a cloth napkin or just a small soft rag.

1. Soak a tissue in cold water.
2. Gently moisten the stain with a napkin, moving from the edges to the center.
3. Rinse the napkin and lather it with laundry soap.
4. Apply lather to the stain and rub in lightly.
5. Remove any remaining foam with a damp cloth.

Regular laundry soap will easily remove blood stains from upholstered furniture

If the blood stain is not fresh, then you can remove it in other ways - fast and not very.

Dishwashing liquid

You will need:

• dishwashing gel;
• soft rag;
• unnecessary toothbrush;
• container for solution.

1. The gel must be diluted in cold water in a 1: 4 ratio.
2. Dampen a cloth with the solution and dampen the stain.
3. Leave it on for 10 minutes.
4. Brush the stain gently with a toothbrush. Don't rub too hard.
5. Remove the remaining solution with a damp cloth.

Any dishwashing gel will help fight blood stains

Salt

This method will take longer.

• 1 liter of water;
• 1 tablespoon salt
• sponge or soft cloth.

1. Dissolve salt in water.
2. Dampen the stain well and let sit for 1 hour.
3. Then carefully wipe the stain with a sponge soaked in the solution.
4. Blot with a paper towel to keep the upholstery damp.

Removing blood with salt is effective only in the form of a solution, the "dry method" - sprinkle the stain with salt - will not work with blood.

Removing blood stains with regular table salt will take longer than with other products

Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic acid reacts with proteins and breaks them down, so regular aspirin is quite successful in removing blood stains.

1. Crush 1 tablet of aspirin and dilute in 1 glass of warm water.
2. Moisten a cotton pad with the solution and wipe the stain.
3. Dry some of the upholstery with a clean rag or towel.

Aspirin from your first aid kit will help to cope not only with a cold, but also with blood stains on the couch or armchair.

Hydrogen peroxide

Another assistant from the home first aid kit is hydrogen peroxide. It is as effective as aspirin.

1. Place a dry cloth around the stain. This is to prevent the stain from spreading over the fabric when removed.
2. Soak a cotton ball in a 3% peroxide solution.
3. Apply the solution gently to the stain.
4. Use a damp cloth or sponge to remove any foam from the upholstery.

Remove blood stains with hydrogen peroxide - video

Ammonia and boric acid

You will need:

• 2 small containers;
• 400 ml of water;
• ammonia;
• boric acid (3% solution);
• soft rag.

1. In one container, dilute 1 tablespoon of ammonia and 200 ml of water.
2. In another container, dilute 1 tablespoon of boric acid and 200 ml of water.
3. Soak a rag in the ammonia solution and wipe the stain.
4. Use a rag soaked in the second solution to wipe the stain.
5. Remove residue with a clean dry cloth.

3% boric acid solution will help to cope with blood stains on the fabric upholstery of the sofa

Ammonia should be used with caution when preparing any solutions.

How to remove leatherette from a sofa

If blood has just "spilled" on your leatherette sofa, you can simply wipe off the stains with a damp cloth. There shouldn't be any traces. For a 100% guarantee, use the following recipe.

You will need:

• ammonia;
• dishwashing gel;
• the water is cold);
• unnecessary toothbrush;
• sponge or rag.

1. Prepare a solution: 200 ml of water + 1 tablespoon of ammonia + 2-3 drops of dishwashing gel.
2. Apply the solution to the stain and brush gently with a toothbrush. Do not rub hard.
3. Use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe the upholstery.

How to clean a genuine leather sofa

Maybe the genuine leather sofa didn't come as easily to you on sale as you'd like. In any case, blood stains can be removed from it in several ways.

Shaving foam

1. Regular shaving foam is gentle and great for removing blood from (sofa) skin.
2. Apply some lather to the stain.
3. Rub in the lather gently and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
4. Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe the spot.

Shaving foam can help remove blood stains from genuine leather upholstery

Also, a duet of ammonia and dishwashing gel can remove blood from the leather upholstery and not damage the coating.

1. Add a couple of drops of dish detergent to 200 ml of water and beat until lather.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of ammonia.
3. Apply lather to the stain and leave it on for 30 minutes.
4. Wipe the upholstery with a clean, dry cloth.

The main task when removing blood stains from a leather sofa is not to spoil the coating

Getting rid of blood stains on the carpet

Use the following products to bleed your carpet.

Baking soda

• 2 tablespoons of baking soda;
• 1 tablespoon water

1. Mix, you should get gruel.
2. Apply this gruel to the stain and wipe gently.
3. Wipe with a damp cloth or vacuum.

Baking soda is already an urban legend - there are so many uses. Blood stains on the carpet are no exception. Just call soda for help

Ammonia

• 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol;
• 0.5 cups of water;
• rag or paper towels.

1. Prepare a solution and gently dampen the stain.
2. Once the blood stain is soaked, place paper towels or a clean, dry rag over it.
3. Press down on top with a load - a book or a stack of magazines. Leave it on for 30 minutes.
4. As the blood dissolves, it will be absorbed into the paper or cloth (but not into the carpet).
5. Dry the carpet.

If the carpet stain is old, use the bile soap method.

Special bile soap eats away any stains, including bloody ones.

1. Dampen the stain with water.
2. Apply bile soap liberally and let sit for 1 hour.
3. Use a hard-bristled brush to scrub the area well.
4. Use a damp lip or rag to remove any soap residue.
5. Vacuum and dry the carpet.

Special soap based on bile helped out the Soviet housewives and is relevant today

These methods are suitable for natural and artificial carpets, for glue-based carpets. The only thing is that coatings on such a basis should not be wetted too much, otherwise they may unstick.

If you have a handmade carpet, then it is better to entrust its cleaning to professionals. "Dry cleaning at home" has become very popular lately.

Trying to wash the wallpaper

Prepare the surface before removing any stains from the wallpaper. The wallpaper must be cleaned of dust, preferably with a vacuum cleaner. If dust remains, dirt streaks may appear when wetted.

Paper

Paper wallpaper (especially light shades) must be handled with care. If blood stains get on the wallpaper, you can use the following tips:

1. Dampen a cotton ball with hydrogen peroxide.
2. Rub the stain gently. Don't rub hard, paper doesn't like that. It is not worth wetting the stain itself, the paper wallpaper in place of the stain may roll.
3. Wait until it dries and if the stain remains, repeat the treatment.

You can also use rubbing alcohol, vodka, or nail polish remover. The instruction is similar to the use of peroxide, just keep in mind that alcohol-containing liquids are more aggressive than peroxide, the concentration of which is only 3%.

You can also use baking soda to remove blood stains from paper wallpaper. Soda is an abrasive agent, therefore for a mild effect it must be mixed with water.

1. Prepare a slurry of baking soda and water, taken in equal amounts.
2. Using a cotton pad, apply the mixture to the stain. Don't rub.
3. Once the stain is gone, wipe the wallpaper with a clean, dry cloth.

Non-woven base

Vinyl wallpaper is good because it can be washed. If you do not have a special tool for this type of wallpaper, then you can remove stains from them in a simple way.

You will need:

• sponge or soft cloth;
• a brush with a bristle of medium hardness;
• dishwashing gel.

1. Prepare a solution - add 1 tablespoon of gel to 1 glass of water.
2. Whisk in the lather and use a brush to brush over the stain. Rub gently.
3. Remove residues of the product with a damp sponge or cloth.
4. Wipe dry.

If blood gets on the wallpaper made of foamed vinyl on a non-woven base, then first you need to determine the type of care for such wallpaper. Ideal if you have left over from the roll. The wave sign on the package indicates the type of wet care: 1 wave - gently wipe with a slightly damp sponge and dry immediately; 2 waves - cleaning with water and a soft brush is permissible; 3 waves - can be cleaned with soapy water and lightly rubbed.

The packaging may not have survived. Then let's say that you have the most fragile type of vinyl, which is almost impossible to get wet. A simple recipe will remove stains from it:

1. Mix the tooth powder with water so that you get the consistency of thick sour cream.
2. Apply sour cream to the stain in a thin layer.
3. After a day, clean off the remaining powder with a soft bristle brush.

Wallpaper for painting

Handle wallpaper for painting with care, use detergents and rub it hard, otherwise the coating will deteriorate.

1. Wipe the stain gently with a slightly damp cloth and immediately with a dry cloth.
2. Repeat several times to completely remove stains.
3. If the stain is not completely gone, wipe the wallpaper with a cotton pad dipped in peroxide.
4. Use a damp cloth to wipe off any excess peroxide foam and let the wallpaper dry.

Blood stains from any type of wallpaper must be removed carefully, taking into account the characteristics of the material

How to wipe blood off the ceiling

It's hard to imagine how blood could end up on the ceiling, unless, of course, Quentin Tarantino did not shoot his paintings in your house. However, it is possible to remove blood stains from the ceiling, how and how depends on the type of coating.

It is fashionable to remove blood stains on the ceiling only taking into account the ceiling covering - whitewashing or painting

Whitewash

The whitewashed ceiling is rather loose in structure, so it must be handled with care.

1. Spread newspaper, oilcloth on the floor or bed under the stain.
2. Wipe the stain with a slightly damp cloth. The whitewash in this place will become looser.
3. Use a spatula to gently scrape off any blood particles.
4. Let the ceiling dry and see the result. If the stain has not completely disappeared, repeat the treatment.

Ideally, if you can then "whitewash" the cleaned up areas.

Water based paint

Is your ceiling painted with water-based paint and needs blood stain removal?

You probably have some paint left over from the renovation. If not, you will have to buy the same water-based paint. Take the smallest jar.

1. First, try cleaning off the stain as if you were whitewashing. If there is no visible effect, then wipe the stain with a damp cloth. Do not wet too much.
2. Wipe the surface immediately with a dry cloth.

3. If you decide to use a brush, apply some paint to the stain. A thin layer is enough.

   Or, use a cotton pad with paint to blot the blood stain.

4. Let the ceiling dry.
5. After about 24 hours, assess - if the stain still shows through, apply another coat. You don't need to apply more than two coats.

Stains on leather and suede shoes

In all shoe stores, when you buy, you will definitely be offered shoe care products - deodorants, creams, protective sprays and stain removers. Do not rush to refuse - such funds are designed for specific shoe materials and will help you cope with various problems. If you have not stocked up with such means, and spots on the shoes have appeared, then you can deal with them with improvised means.

Blood stains from leather shoes can be removed in the same way as from leather sofa upholstery - using shaving foam.

You can remove blood stains on leather shoes with regular shaving foam.

To remove blood stains from leather shoes, you can also use tartar, a spice used in the preparation of various dishes.

1. Prepare the mixture - mix lemon juice and tartar 2: 1.
2. Apply gently to the stain, leave on for 5-7 minutes.
3. Shake off any remaining mixture and wipe with a slightly damp cloth.

Tartar is an exotic spice that will help you not only in cooking, but also in the fight against blood stains

Lemon juice contains acids, so test it first on an inconspicuous area of your shoe

Suede shoes

Is there blood on your suede shoes? Ammonia + water will remove any, including very old blood stains.

1. Prepare a solution - 1 part ammonia to 4 parts water.
2. Take some cotton pads.
3. Soak cotton pads in the solution and wipe the stain. Change them as you get dirty.
4. Once the stain is removed, grab a suede brush and brush your shoes. It is necessary to walk on wet shoes with a brush in order to smooth out the suede coating before drying.

How to remove from leather shoes - video

It is quite possible to remove blood stains even from those things that cannot be washed - sofa upholstery, carpet, wallpaper, ceiling, leather and suede shoes. This can be done with the help of available tools. When removing blood stains, follow a few simple rules. Fresh stains are easier to remove, do not wait for the blood to dry. Do not use hot water - it "brews" the blood protein. When using ammonia, be careful not to inhale the vapors. Use rubber gloves. Always try solutions first in an inconspicuous area.