Blood stains are stubborn stains that are particularly feared, especially on a mattress where, like pee stains, they tend to leave marks. When you don’t have a mattress pad, you start dreading the moment to remove stains following small leaks that occur due to periods, bedbugs or an injury. If possible, they should be treated quickly to prevent them from becoming permanent. However, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about dried blood. Indeed, there are grandmother’s tips and tricks for removing blood stains from a mattress. So, if you’re wondering how to clean a blood-stained mattress with simple and effective solutions, you’ve come to the right place.
In the household products section, you will find a host of cleaning products, both natural and ecological and based on more harmful chemicals, designed for this household task. So here we have listed the most effective tips against blood stains.
1) Hydrogen peroxide, excellent for cleaning mattresses
Easy to find in any pharmacy, hydrogen peroxide (or hydrogen peroxide) is one of the most effective products for removing stains from a soiled mattress. It is in particular a sufficiently powerful stain remover to remove blood stains from mattresses, bedding and white clothing. Simply soak a cloth with this liquid and apply it to the stain by dabbing. If necessary, repeat several times, clean with soapy water, then let dry.
2) Vinegar against blood stains on a mattress
To remove blood stains from a mattress, you can definitely use good old white vinegar! Simply moisten a clean cloth with this eco-friendly cleaning product and dab the stain carefully.
Good to know: As far as possible, dab towards the inside of the stain. This will prevent it from spreading and creating unsightly halos.
3) Marseille soap to remove blood stains from your mattresses
Dampen the stain with a sponge dampened in cold water. Then, rub your Marseille soap directly on the stain to form a sort of crust. Let it dry, then scrub everything with a damp brush. You will then just have to rinse.
Good to know: You can do the same with beef gall soap.
4) An ice cube for removing a fresh blood stain
On a bloodstain, you should not never use hot water. It actually tends to set the stain. Conversely, cold water allows for convincing stain removal. On a recent and still fresh stain, you can even use an ice cube to remove the bloody marks! To do this, simply rub the stain with the ice cube to dilute it completely.
Good to know: On a small, very recent stain, you can also use your saliva!
5) Baking soda to remove blood from bedding
Start by wetting the stain with cool water, then sprinkle the area to be treated with baking soda. Then add some water on top of the white powder to form a thick paste. Leave it on for an hour, then brush the area to remove any red marks. Repeat as needed until the stain is completely gone.
6) Flour against blood stains on the mattress
We would never have thought of using it! However, flour proves to be a surprisingly effective cleaning and stain removing agent. To use it here, simply mix it with water to make a semi-liquid paste. You can then apply it to the area to be treated and leave to act for at least an hour. Then, scrub with a brush to remove product residue… and the stain underneath!
Good to know: You can do the same with talcum powder or cornstarch.
7) Soda crystals for ‘strong’ stain removal
Soda crystals must be dissolved in hot water to enable their use. Once this is done, you can soak a clean, dry cloth with this solution and rub the various stains present on your mattress as well as the marks left by other products. It’s very simple, these crystals eliminate them all ! This is a very effective solution, but think carefully handle with gloves and to rinse with clean water after cleaning.
8) Household alcohol against blood stains on your mattress
Dampen a cloth with a little rubbing alcohol and gently dab the stain. This tip works wonders on superficial stains !
9) Physiological serum, the unexpected trick against blood
Wet the stain with your pipette, then dab with a cloth soaked in hydrogen peroxide. Finally, rinse and dry the cleaned area. Be careful, this solution works very well on recent stainsbut less on those which are older and encrusted.
10) Ammonia
Ammonia is a chemical use with cautionand in particular by opening the windows well to ventilate the room where the mattress is located. Despite everything, we wanted to tell you about it, because it is a very effective solution against blood stains. Simply put gloves on your hands, soak a microfiber cloth with a few drops of this product and dab the red mark until it disappears.
11) Aspirin, an unusual way to remove traces of blood
Aspirin helps whiten laundry and removes stains. To use it for this purpose on your mattress, simply slip an effervescent tablet into half a glass of lukewarm water and soak the stain with this liquid. Leave it on for an hour, then use soapy water to clean the blood stain.
12) And finally, oven cleaner against a blood stain
The oven product is very corrosive. We therefore advise you to use it as a last intention and always with gloves. If the stain is small, spray it on your glove and rub directly. Otherwise, spray this cleaning product on the mattress and let it act for a few seconds. Finally, rinse with clean water using a sponge.