It is also important to know how to clean out blood stains in case you find yourself in a situation where you accidentally get blood on your Vessi shoes. You could easily cut your foot on something the same way you can tread on a nail or your dog or a child could accidentally scratch themselves and spill blood on shoes or your shoes. The last thing you would want after dressing the wound is to worry about blood stains on the shoes.

While bloodstaining can be a problem it is easily removed and permanently so providing you know how to go about it. So, we will discuss the steps and the methods on how you can effectively remove blood stains from your shoes without causing any harm to them.. 

How to Remove Blood from Shoes in 4 Easy Steps

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The following is the process, section by section or step by step guide on how to get blood out of shoes. This applies to all brands of shoes and that includes your favorite pearl white Everyday Classic Sneaker. By following the steps we’re outlining here, you can get your shoes back to how they were – sparkly, water-proofed white – and nobody will ever know that they were once dirty.

Let’s get started!

Step 1: Act fast 

The best procedure to use while removing blood stains from shoes depends with how fast you are, the best thing to do is act immediately. If you let the blood dry, it’ll be extremely tedious trying to wash it out of the shoe the longer it remains on the surface.

Therefore the next time you realize you have a blood stain on your shoe, the first step that you need to take is to use a clean cloth to dab as much blood away as possible. Do not scratch the blood stain because this would worsen the situation by staining worse.

Interestingly, the process of rubbing on the blood stain really sets the blood in; that is, it just sinks in the fabric further than before. So, it is avoidable at all costs — even if the part that is calling out to you looks super tempting. In one minute, we’ll demonstrate how to handle challenging blood stains; therefore, you don’t have to panic if you missed certain areas the first time.

Step 2: Rinse with cold water

The next thing is to wipe off any blood stain as much a s you can, then wash the stain with some cold water. You can either run the shoe under running water or you can wash the shoe with cold water and then use a cloth to wipe off the blood.

For the blood that has stained leather shoes, you only need to use a damp cloth to wipe most of the blood stains as possible. This is because you should not immerse leather shoes into water as this will destroy them.

However, if your shoes can be soaked in water feel free to do so and use a piece of cloth to remove the stain. It’s important to be delicate and slow in this approach.

Please be informed that we’re washing the blood stains with cold water and not hot water since the latter leads to clotting of blood thus difficult to wash off.

Step 3: Use a cleaning agent 

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In the case the stains have not washed off, or if you are sure that there is still blood in your clothes, it is now the right time to use the cleaning agent.

The cleaning agent used has to be s chosen based on the availability and the preferences of the respective entity. In this guide, you will learn about hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, vinegar, and dish soap. We want you to have several options so that if you do not have one cleaning agent with you then you can use any other one.

Let's dive in.

a) Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen Peroxide does a fantastic job of breaking down the proteins in the blood and removing the stain. But while it is our go-to remedy whenever cold water won’t suffice, we advise against its use on tender shoe fabrics.

You should check your shoe care instruction to ensure that you are allowed to use strong bleaches on the shoes. Otherwise, the following alternatives of cleaning agents may be used: So if you can use the chemical on your shoes, this is how to do it correctly.

Here are the simple steps to follow:

1. Mix equal parts cold water and 3% hydrogen peroxide in a clean bowl.

2. With a clean cloth, apply the solution to your shoe.

3. Leave the solution to sit for a couple of minutes, then rinse it off with clean cold water.

4. Once all the blood is out, take another clean but dry cloth to dry the area.

5. Feel free to repeat this process as much as you’d like until you’re sure the blood is fully gone. 

b) Baking soda

You are more likely to have baking soda at home than to have hydrogen peroxide, which is why baking soda is the better bet. Apart from what we use it for, many of us are not aware that baking soda is a good abrasive cleaner which will be of great use whenever you encounter blood stains.

Here are the steps when using baking soda to get rid of blood stains:

1. Get a tablespoon of baking soda and mix it with a few drops of clean cold water to make a smooth paste.

2. Once you're satisfied with how the paste looks, apply a generous amount to the blood-stained area of your shoe.

3. Let the mixture sit for about 30 minutes to allow it to work its magic.

4. Rinse off the mixture with some clean cold water.

5. If you're sure that you've gotten all the blood out, proceed to pat the area dry using a clean cloth.

c) White vinegar

Vinegar is also an effective product for those can’t get rid of blood stains easily they have in their home. It is not as good as the hydrogen peroxide but it works in exactly the same way.

Here are the steps to follow if you choose to use vinegar to remove blood stains:

1. Mix equal parts cold water and vinegar in a clean bowl.

2. Take a clean cloth and use it to dab the solution on the part of your shoe with the blood.

3. Let the solution sit for a few minutes. This can be between 10 and 15 minutes, depending on your preference.

4. Rinse the solution off using cold water.

5. Blot the spot dry with a clean cloth and repeat the process if need be. 

d) Dishwashing soap

If you do your dishes yourself, you know effective dish soap is at removing tough grease and oils from your dirty dishes. It’s also great at dealing with blood stains.

Here are the steps to follow when using dishwashing soap to remove blood stains:

1. Mix a small amount of dish soap with clean and cold water.

2. Apply the solution to the spot on the shoe with the blood stain.

3. Leave it for a few minutes to let the dish soap do its job.

4. Rinse it off with some more cold water.

5. Dry the shoe area with a clean cloth and confirm you’ve gotten all the blood out.

6. Repeat the process until you’re satisfied your shoe is back to normal. 

An Alternative Solution to Removing Blood from Shoes: Getting Professional Help 

If you cannot or do not want to clean the blood stain by yourself, getting professional help is also a good idea if you are dealing with blood stained shoes. For instance, you can decide to take your shoes to a cleaner when you are concentrating with your work, or when you are attending to a young one.

The upside of consulting the services of professionals is that they will then take the advanced tools and cleaning agents to eliminate the stain, all unnoticeably. You can as well opt to remove your shoes for an expert cleaner if you do not want to spoil them. As the adage goes, be safe rather than sorry especially in terms of matching your favorite shoes.

To Sum Up

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We hope you now have a good idea of how to get blood out of shoes.

The second step is to run water all the upholstery and it is advisable to do this as soon as you can because if the sodium stain sets then you will have a big problem. We know that you can still be able to remove dried blood stains from your shoes. Nevertheless, it is advisable to treat the stain at the initial stage to make treatment easier as a result.

But if you cannot sufficiently wash the blood out of the shoes using cold water, then the next method is washing with cleaning products. Some of these are hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, white vinegar and dish washing soap. Below are the procedures on how to employ the agents mentioned above We shall detail procedure on how to use the agents before.

Do not use hot or warm water on your blood-stained shoes, because this will set the blood stains and make it tremendously difficult to remove.

Frequently Asked Questions About Removing Blood Stains from Shoes

1. Can I use hot water to remove blood stains from my shoes? 

No. In particular, you should never use hot water when trying to wash off blood stains off shoes, because the stain settles in deeper.

The proteins in the blood clot and bond more firmly to the shoe material when exposed to hot water. As a result, you should never use warm water when washing off blood stains from your fabric. This includes when you are pulverizing your cleaning agents and when you are washing the agent off the surface.

2. Can I use a soft toothbrush to remove blood stains? 

It is safe to clean your shoes with a toothbrush as long as it has not been used before. As you rub very lightly to remove the blood out of your shoes you should be able to notice a slight change.

But the use of soft bristles to clean stain is mandatory to prevent damaging the shoe fabric.

3. Does bleach remove blood stains from my shoes?

No. Instead of grabbing your finest bleach to wash the blood stains on your shoes because this will only make the stain worse.

As an alternative to bleach, you may want to try using hydrogen perioxide is as effective a cleaning agent. This powerful bleaching agent will do the job without making your shoe even worst! In case you do not have this cleaning agent with you then you can use the following ones namely; White vinegar, baking soda, dish washing soap.

4. Does a washing machine remove blood stains from shoes? 

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No. Avoid using a washing machine to remove blood stains from your shoes because this can cause the stain to set even further. Instead, follow the steps above to get the blood out. Once you’re sure you’ve gotten the blood out, you can then proceed to machine-wash the shoes. 

However, ensure your shoes are machine-washable before throwing them in the wash. Oftentimes, the shoe fabric will guide you in knowing if it’s safe to use the washing machine. For example, canvas shoes and sneakers made from canvas materials are safe for this. On the other hand, you shouldn’t put leather shoes in your washing machine at any cost. 

Double-check the care instructions first if you’re unsure whether machine-washing your shoes is safe. Once you get the green light, check out our guide on washing sneakers in a washing machine for extra guidance.