Mattress stains can easily be overlooked when you cover your mattress with a sheet. Stains are also a part of life, and knowing how to remove them will be helpful. In this article, we will tell you how to remove blood stains from beds, provide some tips to clean your mattress, and prevent further accidents. If you need a deep clean, consider hiring a professional cleaning service and let them take care of the rest.
How to remove blood stains from beds?
Using baking soda to remove blood stains from your bed
Treat the blood stain as soon as possible to have a greater chance of getting rid of it completely. It is recommended to start by gently washing the stain with cold water. Blood dissolves in cold water, so this can be your first go-to. Simply dab the blood stain with a cloth dipped in cold water until the stain is totally removed—just be careful not to soak or oversaturate the mattress while you do this.
Baking soda can be used if the stain isn't moving. Here’s how to use baking soda to remove blood stains from a mattress:
Top tip: A powerful wet and dry vacuum like Lura Premium vacuum will help you deep clean your mattress and speed up the process.
The stain will be more difficult to remove if the blood is left dry, but it is not impossible. For stubborn blood stains, we recommend mixing table salt with hydrogen peroxide.
Using hydrogen peroxide at full strength is effective, but pouring it directly onto the mattress will soak through the layers of memory foam and will take an inordinate amount of time to dry. Instead, prepare a stain-removing paste using a recipe. Here’s how:
Top tip: Always, always, always make sure you let your wet mattress air-dry completely before replacing any covers or bedding! Open a window or set up an air purifier to remove any odours.
Of course, you can’t completely prevent stains on your mattress, but there are a few things you can do to protect your mattress and keep it clean.
One of the first things you should do is invest in a high-quality mattress protector. A mattress protector provides an extra layer of protection against spills, stains and accidents. You could also consider getting a mattress topper, which is another layer that goes on top of your mattress. While traditional mattress toppers aren’t waterproof or as protective as mattress protectors, you can use a mattress topper and a mattress protector together.
