Tips for removing blood from a mattress at home

It is difficult to remove blood on the mattress, as it is deeply absorbed into its structure and is difficult to dissolve with classical cleaning agents.

Complicating the task is the fact that the mattress cannot be washed in the washing machine. However, you can deal with the problem if you use the right substances.

Read about how to quickly and effectively remove blood from a mattress (fresh stains and old ones) in the article.

How to remove a fresh stain?

If the stain has appeared recently, it will not be difficult to cope with it. To remove it, use substances such as:

1. Salt. It is better to use fine table salt. A fresh stain is blotted several times with a clean, dry cloth or paper towel.

   When the blood ceases to be printed on it, sprinkle the contaminated area with salt, and moisten the top using a spray bottle.

   After 2-3 hours, the salt is collected with a vacuum cleaner. For better blood absorption, you can add 1 part starch to 4 parts of salt.

2. Ammonia... Before use, it must be diluted with water in a 1: 4 ratio. The composition is applied to the stain and left for half an hour. After the specified time, the stain is wiped with a clean damp cloth until it disappears completely.

   You need to work with ammonia in a room with good ventilation, since the substance has a pungent odor. Inhalation of its vapors will lead to headaches. After cleaning, the mattress is taken out to fresh air for ventilation.

3. Soda. This powder is the # 1 agent in the fight against various pollution. It is always available in your home, is inexpensive and can deal with most types of stains. To remove blood from the mattress, soda is diluted with water to obtain a thick slurry.

   For 1 tablespoon of powder, you need 5 tablespoons of water. The finished mixture is applied to the stain and left for 3-4 hours. If the blood is fresh, then it will be completely neutralized with soda gruel. It remains only to collect it with a vacuum cleaner or sweep it with a brush.

4. Hydrogen peroxide... It helps not only to deal with the stain, but also to disinfect the surface of the mattress, as it effectively dissolves any organic matter.A cotton pad is moistened with peroxide, with which the stain is systematically worked through until it completely disappears. You need to take care of several discs in advance, since the contaminated sponge will have to be changed to a new one all the time.
5. Laundry soap... It is not used in its pure form. A concentrated soap solution is required to remove stains. For this, the bar is crushed on a grater, dissolved in warm water and applied with a sponge, carefully distributing the composition over the surface of the mattress. After 10 minutes, the area is treated with a clean, damp cloth. If a halo remains, it is rinsed with saline. After drying, the salt released to the surface is collected with a vacuum cleaner.

The main rule that must be observed when processing a mattress from fresh blood is the use of cool liquid. If its temperature is above +30 degrees, the protein will curdle, and the iron will oxidize. As a result, it will be difficult to deal with the stain.

How to remove old pollution with folk remedies?

If time was lost, and the blood had time to dry up, you can cope with it with improvised means, but the choice should be made in favor of potent compounds. At the same time, a substance is selected that will remove the existing pollution and will not harm the sleeping place itself.

Boric acid

To remove blood use boric acid, which can be purchased over the counter... It is sold in powder and solution form. Boric acid with a concentration of 3% is used to process the mattress.

If there is only powder in the house, then the solution is prepared independently, for 1 tbsp. l. crystals need 200 ml of warm water. Wait until the liquid has cooled down before use.

Procedure:

• moisten a rag or cotton pad in the solution;
• treat the stain several times, change the napkin;
• attach it to the mattress, leave it in the form of a compress for half an hour;
• wipe the area with a clean, damp cloth to remove blood and acid residues.

This method allows you to cope with even the most old spots in 2-3 approaches. Boric acid is good because it can be used to care for both white and colored mattresses.

Lemon acid

Citric acid is suitable for the care of light-colored surfaces, as it has a whitening effect. Mode of application:

1. Prepare a cleaning solution: 1 tablespoon of acid will require 100 ml of water. Stir the composition until all crystals are completely dissolved.
2. A clean rag is moistened in the concentrate, the stain is treated with it several times.
3. Leave the napkin on the mattress for 2 hours. It needs to be moistened periodically. If the citric acid solution dries up, its effectiveness will decrease.
4. Wipe the area with a clean, damp cloth to remove residual product and blood.

Aspirin

Surprisingly, you can deal with bloody spots with the help of Aspirin tablets. In medicine, this drug is widely used to thin the blood, and knowledgeable housewives - to combat the corresponding pollution.

Mode of application:

• grind 2 tablets of Acetylsalicylic acid to a powdery state;
• dissolve them in 200 ml of water;
• apply the solution to the stain;
• cover the area with a dry paper or cloth napkin, leave for an hour;
• wash the mattress first with soapy water and then with clean water.

The product can be used many times without waiting for the mattress to dry completely.

Alcohol and ammonia

The combination of ammonia and ethyl alcohol allows you to clean even stubborn stains. Mode of application:

1. Mix 1 teaspoon of ammonia with 2 tablespoons of ethyl alcohol (vodka).
2. Apply the product to the stain with a sponge.
3. Rub the stain with an old toothbrush, leave it on the surface for 10 minutes.
4. Repeat the procedure, remove the pinkish foam with a rag.
5. Rinse the area with clean water.

Alcohol can be used for any upholstery, it does not harm the fibers. Also, don't worry about the smell. As the mattress dries, it will evaporate.

Soda, vinegar and hydrogen peroxide

The three-step mattress treatment removes even the most stubborn and long-lasting stains. Procedure:

• slightly moisten the treatment area with water, so as not to wet the product strongly, use a spray bottle;
• sprinkle the stain with soda, distribute it evenly over the surface;
• irrigate the site with vinegar 9%, leave the product alone until the reaction is complete;
• after 15-30 minutes, wipe the stain with a damp cloth and moisten the mattress with hydrogen peroxide.
• give it to work, as a rule, half an hour is enough.
• remove residues of the product with clean water.

Special preparations for removing bloody marks

You can get rid of blood stains with the help of special formulations. Tips for selection and use:

1. For fresh blood stains, you can use dry products, which are presented with rollers or pencils. They are also suitable for thick mattresses that are difficult to dry after getting wet.
2. Liquid stain removers are used to remove old stains.
3. The product must be kept on the product for the amount of time indicated in the instructions.
4. It is not permissible to mix different cleaning agents. This can lead to damage to the product and even poisoning with household chemicals.
5. It is better to give preference to those compositions in which there are no caustic components, for example, bleach or aggressive acids.

Effective and inexpensive stain removers to remove blood stains on your mattress:

Dr. Beckmann Stain Remover Roller

This oxygenated bleach is phosphate and chlorine free, suitable for processing all types of fabrics... Price - 200 rubles.

Sonett spray

The effective formula helps fight even stubborn dirt. The composition does not contain aggressive components, so there is no risk of damaging the mattress. It can even be applied to wool and silk upholstery. Price - 465 rubles.

Clean Home

Bleach stain remover express effect. Safe for all types of fabrics, does not contain parabens, phosphates and chlorine, so it can be safely used for bedding care. One package is enough for a long time. Suitable for treating stubborn blood stains. Price - 325 rubles.

What not to do and why?

Recommendations that should not be violated:

1. When trying to remove a stain, you do not need to rub it. Movement should be directed from edge to center. Otherwise, the mattress will only get more dirty.
2. It is inadmissible to use hot water. It will lead to the fact that the blood is "sealed" in the fibers of the tissue and it will be impossible to wash it off.
3. After processing the product with acids or other compounds, they must be removed. Liquid products are washed off with water, and powders are collected with a vacuum cleaner or brushed off. If not, they will eventually destroy the mattress upholstery.
4. For cleaning, use only soft cloths, a sponge or cotton pad. Do not use a hard brush to scrub the stain.

Helpful information

To avoid laborious cleaning of the bed in the future, it is recommended to use a mattress topper. It is much easier to machine wash it or by hand.

Tips for caring for a blood-stained mattress:

• working with someone else's blood, you need to use rubber gloves, avoiding contact of the biological fluid with open skin or mucous membranes;
• you need to start cleaning as early as possible, the longer the blood is on the mattress, the more difficult it is to remove it;
• even fresh stains cannot always be removed the first time; for a complete cleaning, at least 2 procedures are required;
• if a new cleaning agent is used to get rid of blood stains, then it must be tested on an inconspicuous area and the reaction of the tissue should be monitored;
• so that new stains do not appear on the surface of the product, only white rags are used for cleaning.

Conclusion

You can get rid of the blood on the mattress with the help of improvised means and store formulations. The choice of a suitable product depends on how long the stain has been on the product and how large the area of ​​contamination is.