Peroxide works wonders in removing blood stains

Last week, I received a call from Teresa. She wanted to know how to get blood out of garments and other materials.

When our kids were young, they always got skinned knees and bloody noses. They would come screaming into the house. If this happens to you, try this, it works great.

Fresh or dried blood — use cold water of club soda. Take a wet sponge or rag with water or soda on it and immediately wipe up the spots. Repeat as necessary. If blood gets into the cracks of the floor, pour a little peroxide (3 percent) on the crack, let it bubble the blood out of the cracks and then wipe it up.

If there is blood on their clothes, have them take off their clothes and then pour a little peroxide (3 percent) on the blood stain. Wait 3-5 minutes and then rinse with cold water. If some of the blood remains, repeat the process.

If you are allergic to any of the above products, please don't use them. Always test fabrics and paints before using any chemical compound. Please remember to wear rubber gloves to protect your hands and eye protection for your eyes.

If you would like to share a cleaning idea or concept with the reading audience, call Ed Madan at Northwest Environmental Services (255-2266) or send them to Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St., Sandpoint, ID 83864, Attn: What Would Ed Do?

Copy written by Edmond E. Madan, certified executive housekeeper, Northwest Environmental Services, specializing in commercial, residential and disaster cleaning.