Updated: 12/11/2024 | Tags Stain removal, Trauma cleaning, Specialist cleaning
Your expert guidance with a blood stained carpet. What to do and not to do, in an unfortunate event!
Do you need help with blood stain removal?
Has your lovely carpet got blood on from an accident? Don’t panic, we can save the day with some easy and simple advice.
Firstly, please DO NOT over wet the area with any domestic cleaning product, water or fairy washing up liquid. These products won’t aid removal at all. Consequently, they will just make the stain even worse, costing you more for a professional carpet cleaner to rectify. As a result, you may even end up with replacement being your only option.
These days, ‘Google’ is everyone’s protocol, and you may have read or even heard an old wives tale. “Nothing like a bit of this, bit of that, will do the trick!” Believe me, it will not work. Although, try not to jump in, guns blazing straight away without getting some proven advice first. From an expert at blood stain removal.
What is your carpet or upholstery made from?
Secondly, before you try any product or cleaning method with a made up magic potion solution. The most critical factor, is knowing what your carpet or upholstery is made from. Especially before applying any cleaning product or even attempting stain removal.
If you are unsure, dry the area as explained below and Get in Touch, we will give you all the free tips and advice you could ever possibly imagine!
Listening to an expert could really save you the hassle or even…
• Making the stain bigger than it originally was.
• Over wetting your carpet. Therefore, causing damage to the backing and most probably cause the underlay to get wet and subfloor.
• Using the wrong products which can lock the stain in on your carpet. Consequently, making it harder or impossible to remove.
• Leaving your carpet wet/damp for more than 72hrs will make mold and bacteria start to form and set in the fibre or fabric.
What is the best thing for me to do when it comes to blood stain removal?
• Firstly put your disposable gloves on.
• Grab a clean white, dry cloth and blot as much excess fluid as you possibly can. Please spend some considerable amount of time doing this, it will give a better end result!
• With a slightly damp cloth (cold water) gently dab the area, from the outside in.
• With another clean, dry cloth blot the area until dry.
>> If the area is quite wet, put a stack of paper towels on the blood stain with a pile of books on the top to act as a weight. Monitor every 10-15mins and change paper towels.
• Dispose of all cloths, gloves etc in a separate bin bag, tie with a knot and place in your general waste bin. Please Note! This step can NOT be done if it is within a commercial environment. Dealing with hazardous/potentially hazardous waste (i.e. human faeces) correctly is a must for all commercial circumstances.
Secondly, please remember that blood is a bio-hazard. Therefore, extreme caution should be taken to minimise any contact with open cuts, grazes or wounds. To help prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria, sanitising is also highly recommended.
The carpet padding underneath will be saturated in blood and twice the size. When you are attempting blood stain removal on a carpet that is the size of a dinner plate.
Please Ge-t in Touch immediately if you are dealing with the clean up of blood from an infected person or after a death. The severity of the clean up will require specialist sanitising from our trauma cleaning services. This safely and effectively removes all potential blood born pathogens.
Meet the family at Sheen – Bio Remediation
Hello I’m Adrian on the left, founder and skilled craftsman of the company. Whilst studying the science of cleaning, my passion is to restore soft and hard furnishings back to a like new condition. It’s more than a job its my hobby.
I enjoy the country and American sport. Most of all I love spending quality time with my children and squeezing in a bit of business to business when I can. A family run business is a pleasure to have. I can mix my two favorite things together. Whilst solving your concerns and making memories with the little rascals.
Hi I’m Anna, I take care of everything from enquiries, bookings, admin and making sure you receive all relevant information to get the best service experience available plus much more. I am always here to help! Apart from adoring the children in my life, I have to admit I am the one that gives into temptation when a friend asks to go for lunch!
We look forward to speaking to you soon, love Adrian & Anna.
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