How to Remove Blood from Sheets

Blood on Sheets: Act Before It Dries

Sheets are one of the most common places blood stains happen — and one of the easiest to treat if you catch it quickly. The large surface area means you can rinse thoroughly, and most sheets are machine washable. Here's the fastest way to get your sheets clean.

What You'll Need

• Cold water
• Carbona Liquid Stain Devils
• Hydrogen peroxide (12%)
• OxiClean White Revive (for white sheets)
• Microfiber cloths

Step-by-Step: Fresh Blood on Sheets

1. Strip the sheet immediately. Get it off the bed and to the sink as fast as possible.
2. Rinse under cold running water. Hold the stained area under the tap and let cold water flush through from the back. Do this for 1–2 minutes.
3. Apply enzyme stain remover. Spray or pour Carbona Liquid Stain Devils onto the stain. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
4. Blot with a microfiber cloth. Gently blot — don't rub — to lift the stain.
5. Machine wash on cold. Use your regular detergent. For white sheets, add an OxiClean White Revive Power Pak for extra stain-fighting power.
6. Check before drying. If any stain remains, treat again before putting in the dryer.

Step-by-Step: Dried Blood on Sheets

1. Soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes — up to a few hours for old stains.
2. Apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the stain. Let it fizz for 5–10 minutes.
3. Blot and rinse. Use a clean microfiber cloth to blot, then rinse with cold water.
4. Follow up with Carbona Stain Devils if the stain persists. Let sit another 10 minutes.
5. Machine wash cold and check before drying.

Tips for Different Sheet Colors

• White sheets: Use hydrogen peroxide freely + OxiClean White Revive in the wash
• Colored sheets: Stick to Carbona Stain Devils — test hydrogen peroxide on a hidden area first
• Dark sheets: Enzyme cleaner only; avoid hydrogen peroxide and bleach

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I wash blood-stained sheets in the washing machine?

Yes — always on a cold cycle. Pre-treat the stain first with an enzyme cleaner, then machine wash. Never use hot water as it sets the stain permanently.

How do I get old blood stains out of sheets?

Soak in cold water for several hours, then apply hydrogen peroxide followed by Carbona Stain Devils. Multiple treatments may be needed for very old stains.

Will OxiClean remove blood from sheets?

Yes — OxiClean White Revive works very well on white sheets. For colored sheets, use a color-safe enzyme cleaner instead.