How Do You Remove Old Blood Stains From A Mattress?
As with any stain, the sooner it is treated, the easier it is to remove, but sometimes it is just impossible to get to a stain right away. Old blood stains can be especially difficult to remove and may require several applications before the stain is gone or at least less noticeable. Removing the Blood Stain With mattresses, it is impossible to toss them into the washer the way you would a garment. If there is a wet/dry vacuum available or steam cleaner with an upholstery attachment, it will help to remove the cleaning fluids from the fabric. Avoid letting them set on the fabric permanently as they may damage the fibers. You Will Need: • Cold Water • Salt • Cornstarch • Hydrogen Peroxide • Clean soft cloths • Plastic spoon or spatula • Vacuum How to Remove the Stain: • Since you don’t want the fluids to run deep into the mattress fibers, we will start by making a paste. Hydrogen peroxide and salt are the active ingredients in this paste that will remove the proteins in the blood. • Mix
