Re: [lace] Blood spot

2014-07-16 Thread Sue
Hi Alex, it was a small drop of blood and the vanish didn't seem to help at all, I didn't use salt as I can never remember which way to do it and have set stains in, in the past this way which i didn't want to do again. I used the neat liquid I normally use in my washing machine, rubbed it

[lace] Blood spot

2014-07-15 Thread Alex Stillwell
Hi Arachnids I’m a little late replying and am surprised that on one mentioned blood stains should first be soaked in salt water, 1 teaspoon to 1 pint, preferably immediately, but even if it has dried it helps to soften the stain. Hope it has all come out. Alex - To unsubscribe send email to

Re: [lace] Blood spot

2014-07-15 Thread Beth Marshall
Thanks Alex Salt (in _cold_ water for a dried on stain - hot water will set the stain) is my usual first line of attack for bloodstains. Works fairly well on recent stains that haven't been through a hot wash For a fresh (still wet) bloodstain, rubbing dry salt (gently!) onto the spot will