Help removing a dried on blood stain

Linda_R

If it's dried blood an enzyme containing powder would work well, since blood is made of protein and that's exactly what enzymes break down. The catch is that you can't use it on any materials like silk, or wool. Because they're produced by animals, they also contain proteins and would be damaged by the cleaner also.
An enzyme-containing agent you might have around the house is dishwashing detergent or pouches. Make a paste out of the powder and some water--NOT HOT--and apply it to the stains. Let it sit and soak a while, then toss in the washing machine or hand wash, if necessary.
One thing to note. Don't ever use hot water on blood stains, or any others, for that matter. Hot water sets stains and you may never get them out.
Hope that helps.
Have a great day.

Pollycat

Linda_R wrote: »

I'm not sure about silk, but one thing I am sure of is that you should absolutely not use any cleaner that contains an enzyme. Silk is made by an animal, the silk worm, therefore it contains proteins which are broken down by enzymes. Using them to get rid of the stains might work, but it would damage the material too. It's also a rather delicate material so you should begin with cleaning agents that are mild.
Just thought I'd let you know before you ruined something you probably like.
Have a great day.

Just to point out that the post you quoted was posted on 20th February 2006 so the blanket will probably be long-gone by now.
But your advice may help someone else.
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