question from my grandma
04-12-2012, 05:59 PM
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saliva works because it has enzymes in it that begin the digestive process, and break it down. it goes for the cellular structure, and will loosen the blood, but if it stays there long enough, it will still stain fabric. blood has an iron content. when it is exposed to oxygen, it begins to oxidize, creating, effectively, rust. but yup. spit as a frist line of defense is best! just be sure it is your own blood if there is any kind of chance of contamination. somebody else's blood is considered to be hazardous waste!
04-12-2012, 10:36 PM
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04-13-2012, 03:33 AM
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As a retired RN I can say this really works. It may take more than once. Back in the "dark ages" I'd have to launder my own scrubs & often they would have blood on them. Just a job hazard. Then the hospital took that job over
04-13-2012, 03:53 AM
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just as a note-- saliva breaks down proteins in food. blood is a protein and part of meat, and therefore needs to be broken down to be digested. the saliva is the first 'chemical' in the process. it's not a great idea any more to mess with others' blood, but technically your spit will break it down also.
04-13-2012, 03:54 AM
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just as a note-- saliva breaks down proteins in food. blood is a protein and part of meat, and therefore needs to be broken down to be digested. the saliva is the first 'chemical' in the process. it's not a great idea any more to mess with others' blood, but technically your spit will break it down also, as it will break down cow, chicken or other animal blood. handy stuff.
04-13-2012, 04:54 AM
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Have her take her own saliva and rub it on the spot. Quilters do this when they prick their fingers in hand quilting. But it has to be her saliva.
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.
Thank you very much it is much appreciated.
04-13-2012, 05:00 AM
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I am so glad I read this post. I never dreamed someones saliva could take out their own blood stains. I'm constantlty pricking my finger and getting little specks of blood on my quilt. Hope grandma gets well soon!!!
04-13-2012, 05:40 AM
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Whether you use saliva or peroxide make sure you have a clean white cloth underneath to absorb. I think this is key in the stain not just continuing to spread as you dab at it. Don't rub. Dab in circular motions. The sooner the better, too.
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