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How to Clean Up Blood Spills on Carpets

One of most daunting cleaning challenges of all is blood spills on carpeted floors. One key issue is sanitizing the carpet as quickly as possible.  A blood stain that is allowed to set may never be removed. Blood can harden on carpeting and become crusty which makes it very difficult to clean.  Whenever possible respond as fast as you can to clean up blood on a product.

 

It is also important tot use the right commercial solution to clean a carpet. Bleach can damage or destroy a carpet. It is best to clean these areas using cleaners approved by the carpet manufacture. Be sure to choose a product that has antimicrobial properties to help clean it as thoroughly as possible. It is also recommended that you wash the carpet thoroughly three to four times to a day.

 

Using the right products can make all of the difference when it comes to removing blood. Make sure that you are using a cleaner that is intended for use on carpet. If you use a cleaner meant for floors or fabrics instead of carpet then you may not get the results that you want.

 

Yet another way to get the stain out is to rent a steam cleaners. These machines, which can be rented at most grocery and carpet stores can sanitize the carpet fibres and remove any remaining blood.  This is especially recommend if you suspect that the blood that was spilled was infected with pathogens in any way.

 

Make sure that you put on disposable gloves and create a barrier around the spill so that it cannot be tracked around the home. Once the area is isolated spray it with a manufacturer approved cleaner and then let it sit for about fifteen minutes. This gives the disinfectant the time it needs to sanitize the carpet.  This is important because if the proteins are left in the carpet then they can carry disease as well as be a fertile ground for mold.

 

You should then take paper towels or an absorbent powder like resolve and blot up as much as fluid as possible. You should then use a wet-dry vacuum to help extract any reaming water, cleaning fluid and blood.

 

After you have done all this you need to repeat it all again at least three times. Let the disinfectant sit on the stain and do it’s job for it at least twenty minutes.  After you are done repeatedly cleaning the blood stain at least three times then place portable fans near the stain to help the moisture dry.

 

Finally be sure to dispose all gloves and rags and thoroughly sanitize any equipment used to clean the blood of your carpet.

 

Commercial Cleaners That Might Help With Pet Stains

If you have pet stains there are many cleaners that may help. Once again it all depends whether or not the pet stain is on carpet or wood and how bad it is. The older the stain is the harder it might be to get rid of the ammonia smell.

 

Some products are more meant to mask the smell and others might be anti-bacterial in nature. An example of a deodorizer is Arm & Hammer Cat litter Deodorizer that is meant for sprinkling in litter boxes but can be sprinkled on carpet or upholstery and then vacuumed up. Unfortunately this might be just a temporary solution that masks the smell for a while.

 

Febreze gets rid of odors in cat boxes, fabrics and on carpets. One problem is that it has been known to give people headaches and migraines and some pet owners do not believe it is good for animals. To be safe don’t use it directly on pet bedding or where the pet hangs out frequently.

 

Mineral Blue is another commercial solution. It is a packet of powdered minerals that you sprinkle into the litter box to absorb odors.  You can also use it as quick fix for carpets and upholstery to soak up urine. However don’t use this on a wood floor because the minerals, which are essentially little rocks, could scratch the floor.

 

Odokill is a popular solution for pet stains as well. It is a mild disinfectant that is free of harsh acids, petroleum and heavy metals (unlike most cleaners  of this nature. It is really strong and dilutes at 120 parts of water to one part cleaner.  In order for it to work the area must be completely saturated with the solution.

 

Oxyclean is another old stand by and it is good for getting rid of the dark ring that is around most stains.  It is cheap and can be used on expensive carpets.  However many users report that it is not an effective deodorizer and you also run the risk of spreading the stain into the carpet.

 

Many people are very concerned about the toxic chemicals that tend opt be in the commercial cleaners and do prefer to use deodorizers like Glade, Airwick and others to mask the smell.  There is a company called Fresh Wave that makes a Continuous Release Odor Neutralizing Gel meant to help get rid of dog and cat smells wherever it is place.  Although it does not address the source of the smell or eliminate the odor this type of tact might make life more bearable for your pet and your family.