Get the Blood Out of Your Mattress! (A Step-by-Step Instructional Guide)

Does the sight of blood make you uncomfortable? Us, too If you or a family member has an accident on the mattress, here is a detailed guide on how to clean it.

Listen, there's no need to go into the specifics of what happened to cause the blood to be on the bed, but we can and do both acknowledge that such things can and do occur. Mattresses present a unique cleaning challenge because you can't simply toss them in the washer or hose them down. Even though steam cleaning might help, If you want to avoid a disgusting stain, you need to know how to remove it.

Choose from any of our four options; if you need more stain-fighting power, feel free to combine them (one at a time, of course). The first piece of advice we have is that the sooner blood is cleaned up, the better. Once it has dried and set into the mattress fibers, it is more difficult to remove. If you find yourself frequently cleaning up bodily fluids like blood, urine, or vomit at home, you may want to invest in a mattress with a removable and washable cover, such as a Yogabed. Mattress protectors can also be purchased on the online marketplace Amazon.

Examine the following and see if you already possess any of the mentioned items.

• Cold water
• Sodium bicarbonate for baking
• Salt
• Maize flour
• Peroxide of Hydrogen
• Meat-cutting tool
• Whether you use white paper towels or a white washcloth, keep it white.
• Rubber gloves for cleaning (optional).

Tips for Removing Mattress Blood

Cold water New blood should be dissolvable in cold water. Take a white towel or rag and run it under cold water (colored towels or rags could potentially stain the cover of your mattress). Start by dabbing the blood stain rather than rubbing it, which can spread the stain further into the mattress.

Mattresses should not be soaked for too long, as they should be able to dry quickly to prevent the growth of mold and mildew. Make sure the water is ice cold, too. The blood will be "cooked" by the hot water, and the stain may become permanent.

You better put on some rubber gloves, because we have some cleaning to do.

Inorganic bicarbonate of soda for baking Mix one cup of baking soda with two cups of cold water, and then use a white paper towel or rag to apply the solution to the mattress. In the following 30 minutes, use a fresh towel or cloth to rinse it out. Make light, quick strokes with a cotton swab (avoid rubbing) Clean the area with a dry rag, and then set up a fan or open some windows to speed up the drying process.

Combination of salt, cornstarch, and hydrogen peroxide Combine 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Protein stains, such as blood, can be effectively cleaned with salt and hydrogen peroxide.

Mix the ingredients together until they resemble a paste. It should be applied to the entire stained area and allowed to dry thoroughly. Using a spatula or knife, remove it once it's dry, and then vacuum it up. Repeated uses of this cleaning method are recommended for optimal results.

Tenderizers for meat The last resort, after all these other methods have failed, is to use a meat tenderizer. Tenderizers "tenderize" meat by dissolving its protein structure, but they can also remove blood stains. One tablespoon of the meat tenderizing powder should be combined with two teaspoons of cold water to form a paste before being applied to the meat. Let the paste dry for about an hour after you've rubbed it all over the blood stain. Remove the dried paste by wiping it away with a cloth dampened in cold water and then drying the area with a second cloth.

Be sure to do a small test spot before treating a larger stain if you have a latex mattress or a mattress made of a different material, such as a Purple bed. Meat tenderizer may be safe to use in most situations, but since it degrades proteins, you shouldn't risk ruining your favorite mattress with it.

What to Do If Your Parts Are Bleeding

Another time without going into detail, blood can unfortunately find its way not into your mattress, but into other parts of your bedding. Learning how to remove blood stains from your pillow, sheets, and other bedding accessories is also useful. Of course, there are those who would rather just get rid of the offending items and start fresh, but some bedding components can be quite pricey and unnecessary to replace, even if only a small blood stain has been sustained. These methods are the most effective, but you can also use the same ones to remove blood from a mattress.

Blood Removal From A Pillow

Peroxide of Hydrogen Just grab some hydrogen peroxide from the pharmacy. A small amount should be applied to the stain and left there for a few seconds. The remaining hydrogen peroxide can be removed by rinsing the area with cold water.

Washing powder Some pillows may be washed in a machine if the label specifies this. See if the stain can be removed by applying stain remover to the affected area. If the stain persists, try using an enzyme laundry pre-treater and then washing the pillow in an enzyme detergent.

Clear the Blood from Your Bedding

A combination of washing your sheets in cold water with a powerful stain remover and hydrogen peroxide can help remove blood stains from sheets just as effectively as they would from a mattress. However, if you prefer an alternative approach or if those strategies prove ineffective, consider the following strategies for removing blood from bedding.  

Salt Water Silk sheets can be cleaned by using a solution of 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of cold water, which should be applied to the stain with a towel. Ten minutes later, use cold water to wipe it away. Silk sheets can also be soaked in salt water and then washed to remove the stain.

Both Salt and Dishwasher Tablets Apply a solution made from one tablespoon of dish detergent and two tablespoons of salt to the stain. Leave it for 25 minutes, then rinse it out carefully and do it again if the stain persists.  

When sheets are washed frequently, they are less likely to conceal a stain.

Washing Extra Parts

To conclude, you can remove blood from your sheets in a number of different ways. For stubborn stains, it may take more than one attempt to get rid of them. Even after all that, there's still a chance that a tiny, tiny stain will be left behind, but it won't be noticeable to the average eye. Of course the results won't be as bad as they were before.  

Alternatively, there is a plethora of options to try if blood gets on other accessories (such as a mattress topper or a blanket).

1. Shampoo If the sheets are made of cotton, try rubbing some shampoo into the stain and seeing if that helps. To remove it, simply wash with cold water when finished.
2. Ammonia Simply combine equal parts of ammonia and water and gently rub it into the stain. For best results, let it sit for a while and then rinse.  
3. Acidulated Wine Vinegar Try this: combine equal parts white vinegar and water, then gently rub the solution into the stain. Give it a few minutes to sit, then rinse.  
4. Cola Although it seems backwards to try and cover up a bloodstain with another stain, this method is rumored to be effective. Coke can help get the stain out of the fabric of the sheet by causing a chemical reaction. However, you should wash the entire thing as soon as possible. If the item you want to clean is not machine-washable, you shouldn't use this method.  
5. Hairspray Even though this is not the '80s, if you have any hairspray lying around, try spraying the blood out of your accessories. To remove a stain, just spray some cleaning solution on it, wait a few seconds, and blot it with a damp cloth. Finish up by rinsing the area.