For clothing that’s stained, always thoroughly treat and launder before placing it in the dryer. You may need to soak the garment longer, or treat the stain on your couch a few times, before you’re happy with the results. Sometimes with blood stains, it can take more than one run through the steps to get the stain out.
For washable fabrics, don’t toss the item in the washing machine until you’ve completed a stain removal technique, like soaking the fabric and spraying with an enzyme product. When cleaning blood out of any kind of fabric, carpeting, or upholstery, always use cold water. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove. If possible, try to attack the stain right away and not let the blood dry. Here are some general tips to help make blood stain removal easier:
