How to Clean Blood Stains from a Mattress

Updated: January 2, 2021

We run into this question every day, and the solution isn't all that complicated. What's certain is that you shouldn't throw out a mattress you paid thousands of shekels for and buy a new one — because there is a solution.

These days, mattress fabrics are also much higher quality, similar to sofa fabrics — and the better the fabric quality, the higher the chances of removing tough stains like, in our case, blood stains.

How to clean blood stains from a mattress

There are two scenarios here. The first is that the stain is still fresh, in which case your chances of removing it are around 30%. All you need to do is use a damp cloth, without any cleaning products, and clean the area with light dabbing motions — not wiping or rubbing, which can spread the stain wider.

After a few light dabs with a damp cloth, dry the area with a clean, dry towel.

If you search online you'll find plenty of solutions of all kinds. Some can genuinely improve your chances of removing the stain, but on the other hand, they can also cause irreversible damage to the mattress.

Some of these solutions include cleaning with white vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, hydrogen peroxide, and more!

If the blood stain has already dried, it might be worth trying one of these methods, but your chances of removing the stain still won't be higher than 10% once the blood has had time to dry.

Read through several articles on "how to clean blood stains from a mattress," tried everything possible, don't have the energy to deal with it anymore, or nothing is working?

This is the right time to contact a professional company that provides in-home upholstery and carpet cleaning.

A professional company will know exactly how to clean blood stains from a mattress using the right equipment and cleaning products created specifically for breaking down blood stains, made for professionals in the trade.

A professional company will first ask you whether the stain is fresh or dry. Yes, even a professional company can never guarantee a 100% result with blood stains, but the chances will still be far higher than if you try to clean it yourself, and the risk of damaging the mattress will be virtually zero.

If a professional promises you a 100% result over the phone, it's better to pass on their services and look for a more trustworthy professional instead.

The price for cleaning blood stains from a mattress will cost you between 200 and 500 shekels.

The price varies depending on the type of fabric, the size of the mattress, the amount of staining and dirt, and so on.

At Zeus Clean, we'll ask you to send us a photo of the mattress over WhatsApp, and we'll get back to you within minutes with a price quote.

If you like the quote, all that's left is to schedule a day and time. On the scheduled day, our team will arrive equipped with all the equipment and materials needed to get the job done right.

First, they'll perform a spot treatment on the blood stains, followed by a thorough, even wash of the entire mattress.

After the cleaning, the mattress needs to be left to dry for twelve to twenty-four hours.

Once it's dry, you can go back to using it as usual. On sunny days — which is about 80% of the time in Israel :) — the mattress will dry within twelve hours, especially if the room it's left in after cleaning is well ventilated.

That's why we always recommend booking mattress cleaning in the early morning hours.

If you have any more questions about how to clean blood stains from a mattress, feel free to contact us today, and one of our team will be happy to answer and help with anything you need!