

#LIQUID BLUE TEES HOW TO#
If you're dealing with a type and color of fabric that bleaches well, follow the expert tips from Forté in this guide to how to get blood out of clothes. Always use the care instructions as your guide, and take note that bleaching wool, silk, mohair, leather, spandex and noncolorfast garments is never recommended. They can often change as product formulations are updated or improved.īefore you try your hand at removing blood stains, check the care labels on your clothing to make sure that bleach (the stain-busting MVP) won't discolor or ruin the fabric. And always follow the usage and measurement directions on the product's label. It pays to act fast and use the right products if you want to get your clothes back to their original appearance.Įven though you might be curious about using home remedies, like vinegar, baking soda or toothpaste, if you want to banish stains, says Carolyn Forté, executive director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Cleaning Lab, it's better to stick with tried-and-tested cleaning products that work time and time again. In our extensive testing of stain removers and laundry detergents, blood is one of a handful of stains that many products struggle to remove completely - but it isn't impossible. Blood stains are notoriously stubborn and difficult to remove from fabrics.


After an unexpected start to your period overnight, a mishap with the pruning shears while gardening or a sudden nosebleed, you may think all hope is lost for your favorite garments.
