HOW TO REMOVE
BLOOD STAINS Blood is much easier to clean off if it’s fresh, but considering the cause of the stain, it might not be your first priority so you can try these tips for removing dried blood stains.
1. Scrape off as much excess blood as you can using a blunt knife or spoon.
STEP 5: DISPOSAL OF
BIO-HAZARDS Disposing of bio-hazards is a specialist job. Understanding what can and cannot be rinsed away in a sink, or washed into the watercourse and how to clean equipment used in the clean-up process, required specialist knowledge and expertise. In extreme cases where body parts require disposal, following any crime scene investigation by the police, collaboration with specialist organisations who carry this work out is necessary.
As a specialised and potentially dangerous service, trauma cleaning is best left to the trained professionals who can ensure everyone involved is kept safe and will remain safe. It is not worth cutting corners on cost to put lives in danger.
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2. Rinse the stain with cold water – never use hot water as this can help to set the stain even further into the material.
3. Use a pre-wash treatment and cold water and dab at the stain with a cloth. When you’re finished, rinse the area with cold water again.
4. If you can wash the material in a washing machine, run a regular wash according the item’s instructions.
You can always try other, home- made cleaning solutions to clean blood stains.
1. Mix one part baking soda with two parts cold water and dab at the stain with the solution. Let it penetrate for 30 minutes and then rinse the area.
2. Rub the stain with half a lemon and sprinkle salt. Leave this to soak in for 10 minutes and then
use a damp cloth to draw out remaining stain.
Whatever solution you use, ensure you test it in an inconspicuous place first.
REMOVING VOMIT 1. Put on protective gloves and clothing, and make sure the room is well-ventilated.
2. Depending on the consistency of the vomit, scrape off any solid matter with a cloth or paper towel and flush it down the toilet, or throw it away in a sealed bag.
3. Sprinkle the area with an absorbent substance, like a commercial carpet deodoriser, salt, or baking powder, and leave for 10 to 15 minutes to lift vomit from the fibres.
4. Vacuum up the absorbent powder and treat the area with a commercial stain remover for carpets, or a carpet cleaner, according to the instructions on the bottle. Always test a small patch of the affected area with your chosen product first before using fully.
5. Use a clean damp cloth to blot the stain away, rather than scrubbing at it, as this could push the vomit further into the carpet fibres.
6. Allow the area to air dry overnight. TRAUMA & ACCIDENT CLEANING | 51
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