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ORIGINAL: ownedgirlie
Where were you yesterday when I needed to know how to get blood out of my carpet?
I still don't know, so apparently you were no help after all - thanks!! 
Now, what were you thinking, to commit a crime before you have worked out the details of evidence disposal! Bad girl! I can only hope the body disposal was more thoroughly thought out. Well, there is no accounting for the impulsive nature of amateurs, I suppose, but let me try to help you for the next time.
First of all, it is best to avoid the stain in the first place. Planning the scene either upon a vinyl floor or with the forethought to place a protective shower curtain could have eliminated this problem before it occurred. But failing that, when you are faced with the telltale crimson pool soaking into your floor coverings, here are some things to try.
If you get even a drop of blood on your carpet, you should clean it up right away. That's one of the secrets of removing it. Fresh blood is easier to clean up as opposed to set in stains. Another secret is, never, ever use hot water on a blood stain. Hot water actually sets the stain instead of helping to remove it.
So how do you remove blood from carpet? There are several ways that can work successfully, so let's take a look at the best ideas:
1. Saturate the blood stain with cold tap water. Let it sit for a few minutes, then use clean, absorbent rags to blot it up. Do not wipe across it with the rag! Instead, take the rag and press it down on the stain. Then, lift the rag, fold it over and use a clean side. Repeat this process until all of the blood is gone.
Some people believe that using tonic water is even better than cold tap water for removing blood from a carpet or other fabric.
You can also saturate the blood with water, then, after waiting a few minutes, use a handheld extractor to suck the water and stain up. You can also use a wet/dry vacuum to do the job too.
If this doesn't remove all of the blood, you can try placing a little hydrogen peroxide on it. Allow it to bubble a few minutes, then blot it up with a clean, absorbent rag.
Hydrogen peroxide works like bleach in that it lightens hair, et cetera. However, since most solutions that you buy off a store shelf is only five percent strong, it probably won't lighten or otherwise harm your carpet.
2. You can also try blotting the fresh blood up with a clean rag or a sponge. Then, mix up a strong solution of one cup of cold tap water with one tablespoon of household ammonia. Beware! The ammonia fumes are strong and should not be inhaled! Spray the blood stain with the solution until it is saturated. Let the ammonia set for a few minutes, then use a second clean rag to blot up the liquid along with the stain.
3. Spray or pour some prewash laundry cleaner on the blood stain. Rub it into the stain well by using your finger. Let it set for a few minutes, then use an old sponge to lightly scrub the blood. (Never use a brush as it can break up the carpet fibers!) Then, saturate the area with cold tap water. Use a clean, absorbent rag to blot the prewash cleaner, water, and blood stain up.
All the best of luck to you in your future endeavors. I hope you have not aspired to attempting the dismemberment/disposal procedure, as this is an advanced technique and it sounds as though you are not ready for this degree of complexity.
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