How to Remove Blood from White Clothes

Why White Clothes Need Special Care

Blood stains on white clothes are stressful — but white fabric actually gives you more treatment options than colored clothes. You can safely use hydrogen peroxide and oxygen bleach without worrying about color damage. Here's how to get white clothes spotless again.

What You'll Need

• Cold water
• Hydrogen peroxide (12%)
• OxiClean White Revive Power Paks
• Carbona Liquid Stain Devils
• Microfiber cloths

Step-by-Step: Fresh Blood on White Clothes

1. Rinse immediately with cold water. Flush from the back of the fabric to push the stain out, not deeper in.
2. Apply hydrogen peroxide. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain. It will fizz — that's it working. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
3. Blot with a microfiber cloth. Use a clean microfiber cloth to blot up the lifted stain. Never rub.
4. Rinse with cold water. Check if the stain is gone. Repeat if needed.
5. Wash with OxiClean. Add an OxiClean White Revive Power Pak to your wash cycle for extra whitening power.

Step-by-Step: Dried Blood on White Clothes

1. Soak in cold water for 30–60 minutes to rehydrate the stain.
2. Apply Carbona Stain Devils. Carbona Liquid Stain Devils is formulated for protein stains like blood. Apply and let sit 10–15 minutes.
3. Follow with hydrogen peroxide if the stain persists. The combination of enzyme cleaner + hydrogen peroxide is very effective on white fabric.
4. Wash with OxiClean White Revive on a cold cycle. Check before drying.

Can You Use Bleach on Blood Stains?

Chlorine bleach is not recommended for blood stains — it can actually set the stain by reacting with the proteins. Stick to oxygen-based products like OxiClean White Revive and hydrogen peroxide instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will hydrogen peroxide damage white clothes?

No — hydrogen peroxide is safe for white fabrics and actually helps brighten them. It's one of the best tools for blood stains on white clothes.

What if the stain is still there after washing?

Don't put it in the dryer! Soak again in cold water, re-treat with Carbona Stain Devils or hydrogen peroxide, and wash again. Multiple treatments are often needed for set-in stains.

Can OxiClean remove blood from white clothes?

Yes — OxiClean White Revive is excellent for this. Use it as a soak or add it to your wash cycle for best results.