Blood

STAIN: Reddish when fresh, dries to dark brown with irregular edge CONTAINS: Albumin, fat, fibrin, iron

  • Apply cool detergent solution, blot.
  • Apply cool ammonia solution, blot.
  • Apply enzyme detergent, blot.
  • Rinse thoroughly with water, blot until dry.
  • If stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.

Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide may be necessary.