removal of dried blood stains
#12
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Oh.
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This may sound strange, but if it is your own blood, Spit on it! The enzymes in your saliva will do wonders on the blood from your finger pricks.
Honest, it works. It was noted several times in a book I have that includes over 1000 "secrets" of quilters. I have done this after I have worked on a quilt and later found the dried blood stain. It works!
June in Cincinnati
Honest, it works. It was noted several times in a book I have that includes over 1000 "secrets" of quilters. I have done this after I have worked on a quilt and later found the dried blood stain. It works!
June in Cincinnati
#13
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Janesville, WI
Posts: 136
I have used Fels Naptha to get out blood stains. If it's just a little spot, I just wet the fabric a little, rub an old tooth brush on the bar of Fels and then very gently brush using small circles. When I'm done I take a damp cloth to try to wipe away some of the soap, and then blot it dry with a cloth or paper towel. It's really been a lifesaver more than a few times.
#14
Originally Posted by june6995
This may sound strange, but if it is your own blood, Spit on it! The enzymes in your saliva will do wonders on the blood from your finger pricks.
Honest, it works. It was noted several times in a book I have that includes over 1000 "secrets" of quilters. I have done this after I have worked on a quilt and later found the dried blood stain. It works!
June in Cincinnati
Honest, it works. It was noted several times in a book I have that includes over 1000 "secrets" of quilters. I have done this after I have worked on a quilt and later found the dried blood stain. It works!
June in Cincinnati
~Tiffany
#16
LOL.
What is this 1000 book of secrets you speak of? It sounds like something every quilter should have in their quilt library. I have a great book of tips by other quilters, though it's a bit old and doesn't reflect a lot of the new things we've discovered/learned about quilting. That's okay with me, the book still has given me tons of tips that have improved my quilting. This 1000 book of secrets has me intrigued to see what all the tips are. I hate that there is stuff out there that I may not know. Hm, wonder what that says about my personality. :lol:
~Tiffany
What is this 1000 book of secrets you speak of? It sounds like something every quilter should have in their quilt library. I have a great book of tips by other quilters, though it's a bit old and doesn't reflect a lot of the new things we've discovered/learned about quilting. That's okay with me, the book still has given me tons of tips that have improved my quilting. This 1000 book of secrets has me intrigued to see what all the tips are. I hate that there is stuff out there that I may not know. Hm, wonder what that says about my personality. :lol:
~Tiffany
#17
Oxiclean is the absolute best for removing blood stains. Mix a paste with warm water and let it set for awhile. Then wash. May have to do it a few times, but usually comes out. Do not dry until blood is out. Good luck.
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