How to wash blood?

Blood stains are one of the most unpleasant and difficult types of pollution that can appear on the surface of your sofa. Regardless of the cause of the appearance of contaminants on the furniture, each housewife is aware of the need to remove them. In this article we will tell you how to wash blood without significant time and nerve costs.

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Where to begin?

Before deciding on what means to wash the blood from the sofa, you should decide what kind of upholstery material you have to work with. The upcoming cleaning procedure will largely depend on the type of upholstery fabric.

Most often, modern upholstered furniture is made of the following materials:

• leather;
• leatherette;
• velours;
• jacquard;
• tapestry;
• suede.

Important! Blood stains are best removed from the surface of upholstered furniture while they are still fresh. This substance has the property of being eaten into the structure of the tissue and then elimination will require much more effort and time.

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Basic rules for cleaning blood stains

When deciding how to wipe off blood, the following recommendations should first be taken into account. They are based directly on the nature of the pollution:

• Do not use hot water for cleaning, as under the influence of temperature the blood coagulates and “sticks together” small fibers of the fabric between each other.
• Do not apply the cleaning agent directly to the upholstery, but use sponges, brushes, or rags soaked in it to wash.
• Try to apply as little moisture as possible directly to the surface of the sofa.
• Carry out all cleaning work with protective gloves, which will protect your hands from irritation.
• To prevent blood stains from smearing over the surface of the material during cleaning, clean it with circular movements of the sponge from the edges to the center.
• You can not use several chemicals at the same time, since such actions can lead to an additional chemical reaction and damage the surface of the furniture.
• Before using the selected product, check how compatible it is with the upholstery material. This can be done by applying a small amount of a chemical in an area invisible to the prying eye.
• For faster drying of the surface of the sofa, organize active ventilation of the room, but do not use sources of artificial heating.

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Cleaning the fabric upholstered sofa

Cloth fabric is fairly easy to clean from any, even the most difficult stains. The main thing is to carefully study its structure and quality of dyes, and then choose the most suitable product. Here are some of the effective tips on how to wipe blood off the couch.

Method number 1. Laundry soap and water

This method is suitable if you set about removing a fresh blood stain. The removal process itself should be carried out in accordance with the following instructions:

• Wet a rag with cold water;
• start removing the stain with circular motions from edge to center;
• use soap and water to clean the residue and remove all traces from the fabric surface of the upholstery.

Important! Change the cloth or sponge with which to clean as it becomes dirty.

Method number 2. Dishwashing

If for some reason the blood stain on the surface of the sofa has managed to dry, then a detergent for dishes in the form of a gel will help you remove it:

• dilute the substance with water in a ratio of 1: 2;
• moisten a sponge or a soft piece of cloth in the resulting solution;
• moisten the area of ​​contamination slightly and leave for 10-15 minutes;
• gently clean the stain with a toothbrush;

Important! You should not be very zealous, because with a lot of pressure you can rub a blood stain into the structure of the fabric fibers of the upholstery.

• wash the soap solution off the surface with a clean sponge and a little water.

Method number 3. Brine

Using ordinary edible salt, you can get rid of greasy contaminants, as well as wash blood from a fabric-covered sofa. To achieve a positive result, it is only important to know the proportions appropriate for the preparation of the solution. Follow these instructions and the cleaning result will delight you:

1. Prepare a saline solution by mixing a liter of water with a tablespoon of salt.
2. After abundantly processing the upholstery, leave the substance on the surface of the sofa for about an hour.
3. Wipe the furniture surface with a soft dampened sponge.
4. Dry the surface with a towel to prevent moisture upholstery and mold odor.

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Cleaning a leather sofa from blood

If you are a happy owner of furniture made from a material such as genuine leather, then to preserve its structure and remove stains, it is best to use the following tools:

Method No. 1 - ammonia in combination with gel for dishes

Ammonia itself contributes to the destruction of protein compounds between blood particles and facilitates its easy removal from the surface. In combination with a detergent, it gives an excellent result.

To remove stains, follow these instructions:

• Prepare a solution of 200 ml of water and a small amount of detergent.
• Stir the resulting mixture until a foam forms.
• It is the foam that is applied to the surface of contaminated skin and left in this state for 30 minutes.
• Use a soft, clean cloth to remove any remaining cleaning agent.
• After removing the blood stain completely, wipe the leather upholstery with a dry towel.

Important! To prevent the appearance of pollution on a leather sofa, material care will help with the help of a special conditioner, which will preserve the natural moisture of the material.

Method 2 - Shaving Foam

If you are looking for a delicate way to wash blood stains from the skin, then the usual hygiene product for men - shaving foam - will help you:

1. Apply a small amount of foam to the upholstery of the sofa.
2. Gently rub the substance into the leather material and leave for 10 minutes.
3. Use a damp cloth to remove any remaining foam and blood from the sofa upholstery.

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Useful Tips

To quickly and efficiently remove blood stains from the surface of a sofa upholstery, follow these guidelines:

• before cleaning, wear gloves that protect your skin from exposure to potent agents and prevent an allergic reaction;
• avoid excessive wetting of the sofa so that mold does not develop in the furniture;
• for faster drying of the treated surface, ventilate the room after cleaning;
• If the stain appears on a leather surface, then avoid using abrasive products.

Important! If you prefer to use specialized tools to clean the sofa upholstery, be sure to carefully read the instructions for use and make sure that they are suitable for processing this particular material.

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We sincerely hope that the tips in this article will help you remove the blood stain from the surface of the sofa as quickly and efficiently as possible.