blood on wool carpet

[jarvis01]

Hi, much to my dismay there is blood on my newly laid cream wool carpet. I didn't notice it til it had dried and have managed to remove some of it but its still left a stain......any ideas? thanks

[antiguru]

I know it�s very important to use cold not hot water on blood stains, as hot water reacts with the iron to make the stain worse. I�d try a strong cold saline solution (tablespoon of salt in a bit of warm water to dissolve, topped up with cold water to cool). Dab at the stain rather than rubbing and absorb the moisture with a clean bit of kitchen roll. Don�t use a coloured rag or cloth that could leach it�s own colour into the carpet.

Good luck!.

[Nickynoodles]

Definately do not rub as antiguru says, or you will just "push" the stain further into the fibres.

You must just dab, and dab