How to Remove Dried Blood From Microfiber

Microfiber is a durable fabric that is often used for furniture, because it holds up well to normal wear and tear. Nevertheless, stains happen. Blood is one of the more-problematic stains. If a blood stain forms on this fabric but goes unnoticed and ends up drying, you must remove it carefully in order to avoid spreading the stain or getting the microfiber too wet. Careful removal will help you restore the microfiber fabric without any permanent damage from either the stain or the cleaning process.

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  Brush the dried blood particles off the microfiber surface with a soft-bristled brush. Move the dry brush in one direction to lift and loosen the dried blood as much as possible.

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  Vacuum the dried stains to remove them as much as possible. vacuum cleaner image by vb_photo from Fotolia.com

  Vacuum up the dried blood that was loosened by the scrub brush.

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  Pour 1 tablespoon of meat tenderizer into a bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon of water to make a thick, almost-dry paste. Scoop up a quarter-sized amount of the meat tenderizer paste with a clean, damp cloth and scrub it into the remaining dried blood stain, using a circular motion.

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  Allow the meat tenderizer paste to sit on the microfiber surface for 15 minutes so the paste can break down the proteins in the dried blood. Brush off the paste with a clean, dry cloth.

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  Dampen a Magic stain-erasing sponge with plain water and squeeze out the excess. Blot and gently rub the remainder of the dried blood stain, frequently rinsing the sponge in clean water, and continue to rub until the stain is gone. Magic stain-erasing sponges are made with melamine foam that contains tiny polymer abrasives that, when dampened with water, easily pick up dirt and stains from a variety of surfaces.

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  Press a clean cloth into the microfiber surface to remove any moisture. Air-dry the microfiber. When it is dry, brush it with a soft brush.