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04-13-2012, 06:36 AM

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Dianemarie

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Oh my your own saliva(spit) takes it out -- only your own will work on your own blood ! A fellow quilter taught me this and it has worked every time !

04-13-2012, 10:22 AM

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penski

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i heard that about your own saliva but have never tried it, i use shout on the spot

04-13-2012, 11:52 AM

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burchquilts

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Quilt Mom

For future reference -

This sounds unusual, but is an OLD trick...
When you prick your finger and get blood on what you are working on, use a little of your own saliva on the spot immediately. For some reason, it takes out the spot.

EXACTLY! I can't tell you how many times I've pricked my finger doing hand sewing & just used my Mother's solution of saliva. But it has to be saliva from the same person that the blook belongs to! But it works like a charm!

04-13-2012, 12:29 PM

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bergalex99

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I worked in a hemodialysis unit for 11 years. We always used full strength peroxide followed by a clear water rinse for all our "blood" issues. Worked every time.

04-13-2012, 02:48 PM

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debbieoh

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oxyclean laundry stain remover spray. stuff works great. have used it alot of blod. always stabbing my fingers with needles LOL!!

04-13-2012, 02:59 PM

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M.I.Late

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The best thing I have ever used to remove any body fluids from fabric is Vivid! Not everyone carries it but Wal-Mart does. It's in a yellow bottle with a blue lid. Have driven miles for this stuff. I swear by it. Even removed old baby formula from old old clothes. Works wonders on any human type stuff!

04-13-2012, 03:51 PM

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Ramona Byrd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ejpkam

My grandma is very sick and in the hospital. She took her embroidery work and is finishing a tablerunner and accidently got some spots of blood on it from her IV line. She is very upset and doesnt know how to get it out and feels it is ruined. It was gonna be a present for my sibling. I told her I would ask you sweet people if you had any ideas on how to remove blood stains from very white embroidery linens.
Thank you very much it is much appreciated.

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I'm a blood handler for our local blood bank, and frequently get spots on my pants or shirt. I take them ALL out with either cold water or hydrogen peroxide. Also at home I've used just plain moistened meat tenderizer.
Never, ever use hot water on blood stains. I always wash everything, except for stained whites that need bleaching, in cold water. They always come out clean.

04-13-2012, 04:20 PM

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Debbie C

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If the saliva doesn't work due to time lapse, try an oxiclean paste. Let it sit, then rinse with cold water. Repeat, if necessary. Hope grandma regains her health soon.