[header] How to get blood out of cotton [title] Turn the water on to the coldest possible setting. [step] Let it run for a few minutes, especially if it is a hot day, so that the water can cool down some more. [title] Hold the fabric taut between your hands.
[header] How to get blood out of cotton [title] Turn the water on to the coldest possible setting. [step] Let it run for a few minutes, especially if it is a hot day, so that the water can cool down some more. [title] Hold the fabric taut between your hands.
[step] Do not touch the stitching with your fingers. [title] Use an ice pack to provide some relief. [step] The finger position helps to prevent the fabric from shifting or slipping. It would be a good idea to use something like a measuring tape (or permanent marker) to hold it taut between your hands, so that it doesn't shift around or loosen. [step] Gently grip the garment, keeping your fingers to either side of the stain, and pull. The fabric should be stretched out, like the top of a drum. [step] Grab as little of the fabric as possible to avoid dripping or burning your fingers. If possible, leave the water running longer to ensure that the water slowly subsides.