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Nonu Fri 28-Nov-14 14:08:16

I washed one of Mr N"s shirts and unbeknown to me [as he didn't tell me , duh]there was blood on the collar as he had cut himself shaving.

It went through the wash,, untreated with stain remover, but is still there, any hints as to how I can remove said stain.

Thanks.
hmm

FlicketyB Fri 28-Nov-14 14:17:25

Vanish or bleach

pompa Fri 28-Nov-14 14:19:04

Sun (LOL) will get rid of many stains.

FlicketyB Fri 28-Nov-14 14:23:15

I will expand on that. Get the powdered stain remover, the stuff where you throw spoonsful into the Washing machine. Make a paste by mixing a little with water, spread it on the stain. Leave for a few minutes and then wash off.

When DD had her road accident and bled all over her much loved swimming bag I got all the stain from her injury out it using this method. The fabric was pvc faced cotton so really tricky.

If the shirt is white otton just bleach it.

Nelliemoser Fri 28-Nov-14 14:38:46

Well FicketyB that was just what I was about to post. Great minds.

Nonu Fri 28-Nov-14 16:02:15

Thanks for all the suggestions I will have a go.
smile
Is that oxyclean Flickety?

Agus Fri 28-Nov-14 16:22:37

I always soak anything with a blood stain in cold water with salt poured onto the stain.

The only bleach I find that works for stains now is Sainsbury's thin bleach.

Ana Fri 28-Nov-14 16:29:57

Domestos works fine for me! Down toilets, around sinks, cleaning vases, to remove tea and coffee stains from mugs and any stubborn stains from white material.

shysal Fri 28-Nov-14 16:54:13

Vanish bar of 'soap' is good for blood, even after already washed.

Nonu Fri 28-Nov-14 17:02:28

This shirt though is pink so no bleach, know what,is such a nice shirt I could crown him really .
Hubbies eh !!!
hmm

J52 Fri 28-Nov-14 17:12:45

Try white distilled vinegar. Diluted it gets coffee stains out of carpets, so might work on shirt. X

FlicketyB Fri 28-Nov-14 20:24:22

Yes, I do mean oxyclean. DD swears by it.

Nonu Fri 28-Nov-14 20:35:36

FLICK< okay!

ginny Sat 29-Nov-14 17:28:38

I use 'Ace' looks a bit like bleach but can be used on colours too. Brilliant results.

Nonu Tue 02-Dec-14 13:00:10

Just to update, I managed to get the stain out, so feel quite pleased with myself!
Thanks for all the tips!
Am off now for a pre-Christmas lunch !
tchsmile

suey Fri 02-Jan-15 11:08:13

I have always got rid of all stains...including a couple of times something that had been through the wash already..by putting the objects in a very strong solution of biological liquid and cold water for a few days first.

Soutra Fri 02-Jan-15 17:03:09

Are there no limits to the excitement on GN? grin

rosesarered Fri 02-Jan-15 17:06:36

No Soutra, the fun just goes on and on ! tchgrin

rosesarered Fri 02-Jan-15 17:07:30

On the other hand, G'net does provide some very useful answers.And life can't be all fun can it?

Soutra Fri 02-Jan-15 17:11:03

Why not?

Nonu Fri 02-Jan-15 17:38:12

Thanks for replying SUEY , appreciated , but the problem has now solved !!
tchsmile