Regular blood stains are one of the most difficult to remove from fabrics and are also one of the most common, especially on sheets. Of course, something that should not be done is to allow this type of stain to soak into the fabrics, since the more time elapses, the more difficult it will be to remove.

The ideal is to put the sheet in water right away, although it is not always possible. And always use cold water, never hot, because hot water can have the opposite effect on the fabric, that is, the stain adheres more to it.

For this reason also, once the stain has been washed and removed, the ideal is to dry the sheet in the sun or in the open air and not put it in the dryer, because if there is any residue or ring, it will set more with the heat. But since it is not always possible to rinse the sheet after it is stained, we are going to give you some infallible home remedies to remove regular blood stains from the sheets, once they are dry.

8 remedies to remove period blood stains

To soak

When you realize that you have stained the sheets as a rule, the first thing you have to do is remove them and put them in a basin with water. Leave them submerged for a few hours, or overnight if necessary. This way, the water will help soften the dried blood.

With your usual detergent

Mix a little of the detergent you normally use with water and apply it directly to the stain. Put it on with the help of a soft string brush, and with small touches on the area. You should wait a few minutes and then remove any excess remains with a damp sponge or towel without scrubbing.

Ammonia

Apply diluted ammonia in cold water to the stain and leave the mixture to act for an hour. Then wash the sheets as normal. Be careful with colored sheets because the ammonia can slightly discolor them. Do the test first in a corner, so you will avoid scares.

Toothpaste

Put a little bit of toothpaste on the stain and let it dry. Then rinse with cold water and wash normally. You can repeat the process as many times as necessary.

Vinegar

Vinegar can also be a great ally for any stain, including period stains. You must fill a bowl with white vinegar, and then submerge the stained area of ​​the garment or sheet in it. Wait about 30 minutes for the vinegar to take effect and then wash the sheet as normal in your washing machine.

Sodium bicarbonate

To use baking, the first thing to do is moisten the stain with a little bit of cold water, and then make a paste with water and baking soda. Then rub the stain with the paste you’ve made and let it dry in the sun. Remove the remains with a brush, and wash normally.

Salt and dish soap

To use this method, the first thing you need to do is wet the stain to make it a little moist. Then, apply a mixture based on and your usual dishwashing soap. In this sense, the shampoo would also be worth it. Wait a few minutes, and then rinse the stain.

Saliva

It may sound a bit dirty, but applying a little saliva to a bloodstain works perfectly. This is because the enzymes that are in the saliva and that help digestion, also take care of breaking down the proteins present in the blood and that cause it to be so difficult to eliminate from the tissues. Of course, this works for small stains… For larger stains, better use one of the above tricks.