How to Get Blood Stains Out of Sheets

Just like with other stains, it's best to deal with them proactively and to use the best stain remover for blood on sheets, such as Vanish. 

So when your next blood stain happens, follow the instructions in our how to remove blood from sheets guide to guarantee the most effective and reliable stain removal and a cleaner night's rest.

As soon as you notice the blood stain, absorb the excess blood by dabbing the stained area with a clean, white, and damp microfiber cloth or paper towel. Remember to dab and not rub the area, as it can cause the stain to spread further into the sheet’s fiber. 

Repeat the blotting process until the cloth stops picking up blood. Use new microfiber cloth or paper towels as needed.

If dabbing out the stain doesn’t work, soak your sheets in cold water to loosen the stain. You can add a bit of laundry detergent to the water to help the process along.

After removing the excess blood from sheets, use Vanish Oxi Action Powder for colored sheets to remove stains, neutralize odors, and eliminate 99.9% of germs with color brightening!

For white sheets, always pre-treat, soak, and wash using Vanish Oxi Action Stain Remover Powder to remove blood stains. This stain remover powder is developed to give amazing stain removal results and keep your whites whiter even after 50 washes.

There are three methods for utilizing Vanish products to eliminate stains: Pre-treat, Soaking, and adding directly to the Wash. 

Although pre-treatment and soaking are typically reserved for tough stains, the in-wash method is the simplest and can be combined with pre-treat or soaking.

INSTRUCTIONS

[H3] Option 1: Pre Treat

1. Add ¼ scoop (15g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in the water (MAX 40°C)

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Apply the mixture directly to the blood stain, rub it gently, and let it sit for 10 minutes (do not allow Vanish to dry on the jeans). 

4. Wash as usual. 

[H3] Option 2: Soak

1. Add 1 scoop (60g) of Vanish Oxi Action Powder in 4L of water.

2. Stir for 30 seconds.

3. Soak the jeans in the solution for 1h max, and for whites, it's 4h max.

4. Wash as usual. 

[H3] Option 3: Wash

Add Vanish Oxi Action Powder to your machine on top of your laundry detergent. Below are the recommended stain remover dosages:

• ½  scoop (30g) for normal stains.

• 1 scoop (60g) for tough & dried stains.

How to remove old/dried blood stains from sheets? 

To remove old blood stains from sheets, use Vanish Multi Use Liquid Stain Removal. It is safe for colored and white garments and can be added to your washing machine with detergent. 

Will vinegar get blood out of sheets?

Yes, the acids in the vinegar and other natural products can break down the blood stains and make it easier for them to come out. However, using vinegar too often or too much can cause the breakdown down elastic fiber and cause accidental bleaching of unstable dyes.

Does blood permanently stain?

No, even though blood can be difficult to remove from sheets, but it does not permanently stain.