removing Blood Stain from a quilt
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I've always used my mother's way to remove a blood stain. It's not the fastest way but does no harm to the fabric. Soak in cold water overnight (or as long as it takes). After soaking over night, I rub the fabric together over the stain and it usually comes right out. If not, I repeat the process until it does. This works best if the fabric has not been washed and dried. And use No warm or hot water.
Then I spray with a bit of Biz or Oxyclean stain remover just in case and wash in cold water.
Then I spray with a bit of Biz or Oxyclean stain remover just in case and wash in cold water.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 01-06-2019 at 11:43 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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If it is your blood on the quilt, I've heard that your saliva will get it out. But it has to be your blood & your saliva. Otherwise, I've always soaked the item in cold water before doing anything else. This will get out most of the stain & then follow Cashs_mom above for finishing.
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I am in the cold water camp. I use cold water and Ivory soap (the bar). Soap in cold water and then on a hard flat surface rub it with the Ivory soap. I generally use my fingernails (If I know whose blood it is), or a old plastic card, such as a credit card and rub back and forth. I have used this technique for years and it works. It works well for period leaks too.
If the fabrics cannot take scrubbing, then I would check with your local museum about the best way to remove the stain without damaging the fabric.
If the fabrics cannot take scrubbing, then I would check with your local museum about the best way to remove the stain without damaging the fabric.
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