How to get blood out of carpet

Blot the blood with a clean cloth dampened with cold water first; blood is a protein stain, so heat can set it and the mark may not fully come out if it has set.

Pretest on an inconspicuous area first to check colorfastness.
Blot the blood with a clean cloth dampened with cold water.
Work with the nap of the carpet, and do not rub.
Keep the cloth only lightly damp so you do not over-wet the pelt or backing.
Rinse by dipping a clean cloth in cool water, wringing it almost dry, and stroking with the nap.
Repeat blotting and rinsing until no more blood transfers to the cloth.

Don't do this

Do not rub, because rubbing can spread the stain and fray the pile.
Do not use heat, because it can cook a protein stain in and set it.
Do not over-wet the carpet, because moisture can reach the pelt or backing.
Do not skip the colorfastness pretest before using any cleaning agent.

If the stain remains after repeated cold-water blotting and rinsing, it may be set. Use a commercial product made for this, used per its label.

Grounded in: fcs.uga.edu. Every step follows sentences verified verbatim on those pages.

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