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Dec 12, 2007 12:17 PM 12954 wrote:
Try Hydrogen peroxide. you can get it at the grocery store or any drugstore. Pour some on the blood- it reacts chemically and lifts it. Works very well
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Topic: Getting the blood out of clothing
Forum: Surgery - Before, During, and After — Surgical options and helpful tips for recovery and side effects.
Posted on: Dec 12, 2007 11:34 AM, edited Dec 12, 2007 11:34 AM by Sunshine99
Sunshine99 wrote:
Hi Ladies,
I'm home from the hospital with a mastectomy and a drain. Initial SNB was negative (hurrah!!!).
With the drain in, it's leaking a bit of blood (not much) and I'd like to know what others have used to get the blood stains out of your clothing. Dark clothing would help, but it's not always an option.
Cold water is a good start, but doesn't get it all out.
It sure is nice to be back home!
Sunshine
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Dec 12, 2007 12:19 PM iodine wrote:
Peroxide---works esp. well on synthetics. As an ER nurse I used a lot of this! Then wash in oxy clean.
Contrats on the neg nodes! Suggestion: cover the draining area with kotex pads--they are Very clean and absorb a lot and keep you dry and drainage off clothes. You can cut them lenght wise and then cut a center line to slide the pad around the opening and keep the pad flat. I used a loose sports bra to hold them in place, so NO tape.
Dotti---BE NOT AFRAID, Pope John Paul
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Dx 9/6/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/ nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Dec 12, 2007 12:20 PM Laurita wrote:
soaking in a solution of Oxy in cold water works as well. Good luck!
Dx 9/6/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/ nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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Dx 3/22/2007, DCIS, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/0 nodes, ER+/PR+
Dec 12, 2007 12:23 PM, edited Dec 12, 2007 12:23 PM by karol61
Yes,peroxide works wonders You can get a big bottle of it at any drugstore
karoline
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Dx 3/22/2007, DCIS, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/0 nodes, ER+/PR+
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Dec 12, 2007 01:55 PM lvtwoqlt wrote:
My uncle who was on dialysis swore by peroxide. he would get blood on his clothes during the dialysis process. He was legally blind and I would go to the store for him and we got the industrial size bottle at least once a month. He also would swish and spit to help when his dentures made sores in his mouth.
We are like tea bags, we don't know how strong we are until we were thrown into hot water. Eleanore Roosevelt
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Dec 13, 2007 02:24 AM JoelKM wrote:
We have gone through a bottle of hydrogen peroxide. It works every time.
Spouse Dx 4/07 3.5cm IDC, Stage 2,Grade 3, ER/PR+, HER-2 neg, 3 nodes +, neoajuvent chemo DD AC-T resected 9/07
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Dec 13, 2007 07:54 AM Jellydonut wrote:
I've always used ammonia which works well, never knew about peroxide.
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Dx 5/30/2007, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Dec 13, 2007 01:14 PM jdg1 wrote:
Peroxide is the best choice. Also, I love Zout. Zout I use for everything. Spray it on the clothes and use a toothbrush to scrub. It also works wonders.
Glad all went well for you.
Dx 5/30/2007, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IIb, Grade 1, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
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Dec 13, 2007 02:20 PM iodine wrote:
I take care with ammoinia, it can take color out of fabric.
Dotti---BE NOT AFRAID, Pope John Paul
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Dec 13, 2007 02:49 PM Sunshine99 wrote:
Thank you, everyone!
Just got back from the store. Got some hydrogen peroxide and oxy-clean.
Now, can anyone tell me why I started crying in the checkout lane? No reason, but the tears just seem to come without warning - something as simple as not knowing which aisle to find the gravy! BROTHER!! It's kind of embarassing. Oh well, this too shall pass (I hope).
Love to you all.
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Dec 13, 2007 11:58 PM iodine wrote:
I cried at commercials on TV. I was cking out at a deli and told the lady I had bc. Weird!
It's the little things that just throw you, you are perfectly normal.
And, it Does pass. Just be kind to yourself, you are worth it.
Dotti---BE NOT AFRAID, Pope John Paul