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Getting period stains out of car seat.

6 replies

BarnOwlFlying · 15/07/2025 22:31

Teen DD had flooding from her period and it has stained the car seat. Unfortunately it had well and truly dried before I could try and clean it.
I have tried soapy water, Vanish carpet/upholstery cleaning spray and oxy stain removal spray over a period of a few days but the stains remain.
How can I get the stains out?

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mnahmnah · 15/07/2025 22:38

I sympathise - I managed to stain our sofa! Luckily got on it straight away and eventually got it pale enough that you can easily miss it. I’ve never been able to get it out of bed sheets.

I know you can get Stain Devils specifically for blood staining - worth trying those? amzn.eu/d/3OBRk4L

MiloMinderbinder925 · 15/07/2025 22:40

You could try hydrogen peroxide.

sarsums · 20/07/2025 20:28

I cut my foot and got blood on the carpet. Left the blood to dry for a few days (ick), and then hoovered up really easily! I just used the nozzle and sort of scraped the dried up blood with that. It may work for car upholstery?

FuriousInventions · 21/07/2025 08:54

Get a professional valeter to do it.

BarnacleBeasley · 21/07/2025 08:55

Hydrogen peroxide as PP says is the answer, it's like magic. If you can't get any of that, the next most effective thing is toothpaste and cold water.

InMySpareTime · 21/07/2025 09:54

Spit on it, saliva has enzymes that break down the red bit in blood. You need to work up a good volume of saliva though.

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