How to Remove Blood from Satin Sheets

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Check the care tags of your satin sheets.

   These will usually indicate the material that the satin sheets are made of, and whether they are washable or for dry-cleaning only.
   
   Proceed with this cleaning method after you have verified that the material is safe for washing.
   
   Material such as polyester or nylon can usually be washed gently, while acetate or silk is more suitable for dry-cleaning.
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   Step 2: If the stain is still fresh

   , Swish the water around to allow the salt to dissolve. , Depending on how long the stain has been on the satin material, allow the sheets to soak for an hour or longer, until the stain starts to fade.
   
   The salt breaks down the proteins in blood, allowing for more effective removal from the satin sheets. , You can either hand-wash or use a washing machine at the gentlest cycle. , If there are still traces of the stain, soak the satin sheets in a mixture of cold water and bleach-free laundry detergent for about 30 minutes to an hour.
   
   Rinse the sheets with cold water once the stain has been completely removed. ,
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   Step 3: blot out as much of the blood as possible with clean paper towels.

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   Step 4: Add about 4 tablespoons of table salt to a gallon of cold water in a bucket.

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   Step 5: Soak the stained satin sheets in the salt water solution.

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   Step 6: Gently wash the satin sheets in cold water and a bleach-free laundry detergent safe for delicates.

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   Step 7: Check the material if the stain has been fully removed.

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   Step 8: Let the sheets air dry.

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