How to Remove Blood Stains from Cement Surfaces

If you have an accident that results in an injury, you may need to be prepared to remove blood stains from surfaces around your home. Blood can easily cause unpleasant looking stains on a variety of surfaces, from furniture to carpets to clothing and more. If you accidentally end up with a blood stain on a concrete surface, acting quickly is one of the best ways to ensure that the stain can be removed properly. Read on for a brief guide on how to remove blood stains from concrete or cement surfaces around your home.

Step 1 -- Clean Up the Blood

If you're able to target the area immediately after the accident, the first thing that you should do is to clean up any extra blood that may be pooling on the ground. Use a clean cloth to dab at the area, but do not rub as this could spread the stain. Continue until you've eliminated all of the excess liquid from the ground. Wear gloves as you do this and be very careful, both so that you don't spread the blood around to make the stain larger and also because blood from someone else may be contaminated and capable of spreading disease.

Step 2 -- Scrub the Stain

Use a brush with stiff bristles to scrub at the stained area. The goal is to get the particles of blood that have dried on the surface of the concrete to loosen and then become removed. Continue to scrub for about 10 minutes or until the stain becomes to chip off.

Step 3 -- Sweep Up the Stain

If the particles of blood have become loosened, use a broom and dustpan to sweep them up. This will generally work well if the stain is older and has had a chance to thoroughly dry over the concrete surface. It may be messy if the accident just occurred. Discard the waste in a safe and healthy manner, following any legal guidelines regarding hazardous waste disposal in your area.

Step 4 -- Apply a Detergent Mixture

In a small bowl, mix 1 part liquid dish detergent with 3 parts water, and stir until the contents are fully mixed. Pour a small amount of the mixture onto the stained area, and then continue to scrub at it vigorously with the stiff bristled brush. Take note whether the stain begins to become loose. Clean up the liquid with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Step 5 -- Treat With Hydrogen Peroxide

If the stain still persists after you've completed all of the previous steps, pour a small amount of hydrogen peroxide on the stained area. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes to begin to break down the stain itself, and then scrub at it once again with the stiff bristled brush. Clean up the peroxide with another clean cloth or a paper towel. Examine the stain; if it is still there, treat it with another portion of hydrogen peroxide as well.