How do I remove a dried blood stain from a cloth seat cushion?

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My friend's period blood accidentaly got on the cloth cushion of one of my dining room chairs, and I realized it later on when it was totally dried up. It's a small spot, but it's visible…. how can I get rid of it without leaving a bigger stain on the seat? I don't have a steam cleaner for cloth material, is this the only way to go, or are there other cleaning options that'll work?

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  1. Richard B says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Hydrogen peroxide may cause damage to the fabric, may not remove the blood completely, and could "set" the stain by oxidation, making removal more difficult. A digester is called for here, and there are several over the counter versions of enzyme protein stain removers available with a google search. Professionals use products like Devour- a liquid enzymatic digester for the removal of aged protein stains. Most products are a powder that you mix with warm water, put on the stain, keep it moist by putting a wet washcloth or towel on it, allow the appropriate amount of time, reapply if required, rinse, allow to air dry. The enzymes eat the protein stain, but not the fabric. Complete removal of the stain with no chance of setting it or damaging the fabric with this method. Don't breathe the dust from the product, it will irritate the lungs.

  2. Tonya R says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    I'd say try peroxide but you take a chance of bleaching the fabric.

  3. gammodm says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    hydrogen peroxide works…

  4. stepha steph says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    hydrogen peroxide should get it out

    it will bubble up and come out if the stain isnt too old

  5. Sparkles says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Try Oxyclean for carpets and upholstery. It should get the stain out. Spray and leave on for the recommended time. Then take a light colored towel and blot until you can get most of the moisture out of the material. Fold the towel over several times to blot with a dry part of the towel.

  6. Jamie C says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    have your friend spit on it. seriously
    only her spit will work though b/c it's her blood.
    after she spits, scrub it with an old toothbrush

    (i learned this in my home ec. class last week & it really does work)

  7. JustAskingYou says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    peroxide

    there is also a product in the laundry aisle called Carbona Stain Devil they have one specifically for blood stains

  8. cutie says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    Add a few drops of ammonia to cold water sponge on stain then carefully rinse with cold water .If stain remains have item dry-cleaned. Suede and leather articles should be dry-cleaned as soon as possible.

    Treat large stains on furnishings by sponging with biological detergent dissolved in water. Small stains can be treated with a paste of salt and cornflour, or salt and starch, left to dry, then brushed off.

  9. Carole Q says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    carpet cleaner foam & brush. Dry & vacuum.

  10. mama29 says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    As someone in the medical profession, I can tell you that nurses use peroxide to remove blood stains a lot. The key is to be quick about it. Pour a tablespoon of peroxide in a small dish, have some cold water and an absorbent old towel handy. Use an old cloth or cotton swabs dipped in peroxide to clean the stain. Start small by dropping a few drops a peroxide onto stain then blot up with towel. Drip a little water on stain and blot. Repeat until stain is removed. The quick rinse of water will keep the peroxide from bleaching out the material. I have had good luck with ammonia as Cutie suggested for many kinds of other stains on carpet and drapery but have never tried on blood. Worst case scenario, you do something wrong or too long, too much, etc and stain set, it is pretty simple to recover a chair. You can feel free to email me if you would need help recovering the seat, as I have done that many times. Good luck.

  11. mela says:
    May 31, 2009 at 12:00 am

    salt and water solution.

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