Removing Blood From Carpet and Microfiber

The other day I stubbed my toe and it bleed pretty good. In the process of getting my toe to stop bleeding I got blood all over our carpet and microfiber couch. I immediately got some shaving cream and sprayed the affected areas and finished with a clean cloth and water. The next day I was able to find a little more blood that I had missed. On the carpet I used hydrogen peroxide and water to removed the remaining blood, but I was worried that the hydrogen peroxide might fade the couch. I used meat tenderizer and water on the microfiber. After it dried I vacuumed the area well and used a baby wipe to remove the watermarks that were left. When cleaning up blood, remember that it is a protein based stain and work accordingly with the limitations of the soiled surface.

Removing Protein Based Stains Like Milk, Chocolate, and Blood

Meat Tenderizer works great at getting out protein based stains like milk, chocolate, and blood. If you have a fresh stain, sprinkle meat tenderizer on the wet stain and let it stand for around one hour. Rinse off the excess with clean water and repeat if necessary. Launder as usual. For dried on stains use a paste of water and meat tenderizer for about one hour. Again, rinse with water and launder as usual.

Take The Sting Out Of Bee and Hornet Stings

If you get stung by a bee or hornet, place a paste of powdered meat tenderizer and water onto the sting. Make sure you remove the stinger before you apply the paste. The enzymes in the meat tenderizer will break down the proteins in the venom. Don't allow the mixture to be on your skin for more then 15 minutes. If you are or think you might be allergic to bee or hornet stings, go see a doctor right away. You can try this mixture on other bug bites, but depending on the amount of protein in the venom you results will vary.