Stayfree Maxi Pads for Women, Super, 10 Count (Pack of 12), Package may vary

 Stayfree Maxi Pads for Women, Super, 10 Count (Pack of 12), Package may vary

•     MAXIMUM PROTECTION for day or overnight heavy menstrual period flow
•     FOUR WALL PROTECTION with 18 anti-leak channels help block leaks from front-to-back and side-to-side so you can worry less about leaks and focus on your da
•     INCREDIBLY SOFT COVER for maximum comfort throughout even your heaviest days
•     QUICK ABSORBING quilted cover keeps fluids away from your body so you feel as natural as possible
•     NEUTRALIZES ODORS so you can go through your day with confidence and without changing your routine

8 tips to remove menstrual blood stains

When a challenge is constant in our lives, it is best to learn all the tricks to act as soon as possible and avoid wasting time and money.

Surely it has happened to you on more than one occasion and you may not have known how to treat these stains as it should. Blood is insoluble in water and adheres strongly to the fibers of fabrics , so it is often not removed by normal detergents and these stains need to be pre-treated . In fact, it is advisable to do it as soon as possible, but many times this is not possible if we are away from home, for example. To avoid having to say goodbye to any garment for this reason, write down these tips that will help you quickly get rid of unwanted blood stains.

Start treating the stain as soon as possible
The more recent it is, the easier it will be to get rid of it. However, if this is not possible at that precise moment, soak the garment in cold water to soak the stain. It will be much easier to treat if we manage to keep it from drying out.

Never try to remove the blood stain with hot water
The hot water causes the blood to adhere deeply to the fibers of the tissue . Furthermore, in the case of underwear , which are considered 'delicate', hot water contributes to shrinkage or deformation, so it is always advisable to use a low temperature when washing.

Place the stain under the cold water tap
Running water will be our best asset to get rid of any blood stain from underwear, pants, pajamas , sheets, ... It is best to keep the area of ​​stained fabric taut and place it under the stream of cold water to remove as much blood as possible .

Help yourself with a little soap
If rinsing the garment with cold water isn't enough - and it probably won't - use liquid or bar soap ( whichever you have on hand) to treat the stain. In the case of 'express solutions' it works in a similar way as a laundry detergent .

If the stain doesn't come off with soap
There are blood stains that need something stronger than soap to disappear. If the garment is light in color, you can use lemon juice . Baking soda mixed with water is also effective , leaving it to act for at least 30 minutes on the stain. The process ends by washing the garment as usual in the washing machine.

If the blood stain has already dried
When we don't have a chance to soak clothes right away, we will have to deal with the stain later, and it will be dry. The most advisable thing in this case is to apply hydrogen peroxide on the stain , because it will be responsible for eliminating microorganisms and whitening the garment . To do this, you have to let it act for a couple of minutes. Then the garment should be soaked in cold water and rinsed without rubbing , to prevent the stain from spreading. Once rinsed, a little neutral soap should be appliedto remove any remains that may have remained. In this step we can rub so that the soap penetrates the fabric. Afterwards, the garment is washed as it would normally be done, but always with cold water.

To remove a blood stain from a mattress
Unlike in the case of clothing, the best thing to do when treating a mattress stain is to use as little liquid as possible so as not to soak it. Therefore, we must help ourselves with a clean cloth to apply soap and water in a controlled way and as many times as necessary. Then you have to let the mattress air dry.