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How to Remove Blood Stains from Your Cocktail Dress

Having a blood stain on your cocktail dress can be embarrassing and time consuming to remove, but it doesn't have to be impossible. With the right steps and materials, you can get that pesky spot out of your favorite outfit with ease.


Updated 10 Mar 2023

By Noemi Denker

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Step 1: Determine What Type of Fabric

Determine what type of fabric your dress is made out of so you can use the right cleaning solutions. Generally, fabrics like wool, silk and nylon should be hand washed, while polyester and cotton are better for machine washing.

Step 2: Use Salt to Remove Fresh Stains

Sprinkle salt onto the blood stain and try to blot as much of the blood as possible. Repeat process until stain has been completely removed.

Step 3: Soak the Stain in Cold Water

Soak fabric in cold water for around 30 minutes, ensuring that the water reaches the whole area of stain. This will help loosen up the stain, making it easier to remove.

Step 4: Launder the Dress

Put the dress in the washing machine and use a detergent specifically designed for type of fabric. For best results, use a pre-wash stain remover or pre-treat the fabric before putting it in the machine.

Step 5: Air-Dry the Dress

Air-dry the dress rather than using dryer. This will prevent shrinkage and further damage to the fabric.

Conclusion

Getting rid of blood stains on your favorite piece of clothing can be tricky but with the right approach, it can be done! Follow steps above and you'll have your dress looking good as new in no time.

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