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Old 05-11-2011, 10:45 AM
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A trick my mother told me for removing berry stains has also worked for me on blood stains. Run boiling water through the stain from about 6 inches above it. 2 tips I use a cooling rack to hold the fabric because I burned myself, also try a test sample seperate from your project.
Nurses swear by hydrogen peroxide- try on sample first.
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Old 05-11-2011, 10:49 AM
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I always tell my family that I leave those blood spots on there intentionally in case they ever need my DNA!..lol. Seriously tho, all have washed out as the quilts are laundered. It gives new meaning to the phrase "giving a quilt is like giving a part of yourself" haha
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Old 05-11-2011, 10:52 AM
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Put it in your mouth and get it really juiced up with your saliva. Work the fabric with your tongue. Do this for about
3-5 minutes. The blood will come out!
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Old 05-11-2011, 11:02 AM
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Try peroxide, or your own saliva. Sounds funny, but it works
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Old 05-11-2011, 11:12 AM
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hydrogen peroxide on a cotton ball. then rinse with a cotton ball of water.
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Old 05-11-2011, 01:36 PM
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When I wore white uniforms we used to use peroxide.
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We have a lot of spitty quilts out there! Didn't realize I was starting something.

Funny topic and solution.

Just remember to rinse with the cold water if you use any of the chemicals. I personally, prefer the natural way.
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Old 05-11-2011, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dd
Is the quilt for yourself? Tiny little? Noticeable? Leave it. DNA identification if it's ever lost or stolen.lol You could try hydrogen peroxide, just dab it on the spots then wash it.
She is right I have worked in the dental field for years and would always use hydrogen peroxide to clean my uniforms. Let it sit a short time add more then wash :thumbup: good luck
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NOT CHEESEY - I like your attitude :thumbup: :wink:
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Worked in a hematology lab for years and we kept a bottle of peroxide in the fridge and that always worked.
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