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How do you clean blood stains from your car seats?
While running some errands, my daughter’s nose started bleeding. In the mad dash to find a napkin, some dripped onto my car’s seats. I’m not upset, but I would like to clean it up before the stain worsens. How do you clean blood from your cloth car seats?
Jack Walsh · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Accidents happen, but the good news is you can clean the seats using everyday household products, and if you act quickly, the stain should come out pretty easily.
To clean the seats, you should prepare one of the following solutions:
- A saltwater solution using two teaspoons of salt and one cup of cold water.
- A dish detergent solution using one tablespoon of liquid dish detergent and two cups of cold water.
- A baking soda solution using one part baking soda and two parts cold water.
Once you have a solution made, follow these steps:
- Blot away and clean up any excess blood.
- Apply the solution to the affected area using a cloth or spray bottle.
- Blot the area using the solution. Use a soft-bristled brush to work the solution into the fabric if necessary.
- Clean away the remaining solution using a cloth and cold water.
- Dry the area of excess moisture using a cloth towel.
Using the above method should effectively remove the stain from your seat, but it is essential to clean it as soon as possible and not use warm water, or you risk worsening the stain.
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