How to Get Blood Out of Shoes?
Whether they are from a leg injury or an accidental cut, blood stains are a repugnant blotch that can ruin the appearance of your work shoes. These stains may seem stubborn however they are not unconquerable. To help you out, this post will discuss various tricks and techniques for getting blood out of shoes.
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How to Remove Blood Stains from Shoes?
Use Hydrogen Peroxide
This mild antiseptic works great at removing both fresh and dried blood stains from shoes. It will remove the blood stains from the material without ruining the shoe.
Materials you will require:
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Dish soap
- 4 pieces of clean cloths
- Protective gloves
- Water
Instructions:
- Wear the protective gloves to protect your hands against possible infections
- Take one of the clean cloths and moisten it with water
- Blot the stained areas with the clean damp cloth. This should get rid of some of the blood stains whether they are fresh or dry. Avoid scrubbing the stain as you may end up worsening the problem. Once you are through with this step, it is time to use the hydrogen peroxide
- Grab another clean cloth and dampen it with hydrogen peroxide
- Lightly dab the moistened cloth on a hidden section of the shoe to certify that the shoe’s color will not be ruined by the hydrogen peroxide.
- Dab the stained sections of your shoe using the cloth moistened with hydrogen peroxide. Again, ensure that you are not scrubbing as doing so will almost certainly worsen the stain. If the stain is considerable, ensure you begin from the periphery and gradually advance towards the interior of the stain. This will help prevent the stain from spreading to other sections of the shoe
- Grab another clean cloth, moisten it and use it to rinse the shoe
- Place the shoe under a shaded area and leave it to dry.
- Once the shoes are completely dry, check to see if there are still visible blood stains on the shoes. Repeat the above process if there are still residual stains.
- Once you are certain the blood stains have been removed completely, grab another clean cloth and moisten it with soapy water.
- Scrub the areas that previously had blood stains using this dampened cloth. Do not advance to this step if there are still blood stains on the shoes.
- Place the shoes under a shaded area to dry
See also: How to Disinfect Used Shoes
Use White Vinegar
This natural cleaning agent also works great at removing blood stains on shoe fabrics.
Materials you will require:
- White vinegar
- 2 pieces of paper towel
- Protective gloves
Instructions:
- Grab the white vinegar and pour some of it on the stained sections of your shoes
- Let the shoes sit for approximately 10 minutes to allow the vinegar soak into the shoe’s fabric
- Grab a paper towel and use it to blot the stained areas. Repeat the above process until all the stains are removed
- After the above step, the shoes may have a vinegar smell. Remove this smell by scrubbing the shoes with a wet paper towel. You can also wash the shoes in cold water
- Leave the shoes beneath a shaded area to dry
See also: How to Unyellow Shoes
Use Baking Soda and Lemon
The combination of baking soda and lemon juice is a fantastic stain buster. Chances are that you already have both of these items in your home.
Materials you will require:
- Lemon juice
- Baking soda
- Water
- Clean cloth
- Protective gloves
Instructions:
- Pour some lemon juice (2 parts) and baking soda (one part) into a small container and mix thoroughly.
- Blot this combination onto the stained sections of the shoes and let the shoes sit for about 20 minutes
- Grab a clean cloth and moisten it with water. Use the damp cloth to remove the stain. Repeat the above process several times as required.
See also: How to Clean White Rubber Soles on Shoes
Caring for your work shoes can impact on your hectic schedule. It can be challenging juggling home and work, therefore small tricks and tips to lessen the load can be beneficial. Hopefully, this article has helped you understand how to get blood out of shoes.
