How to Remove Blood from Carpet

If you’re called to a job where you are required to address a blood or bodily fluid stain, you must adhere to OSHA’s bloodborne pathogen rule. You must wear gloves, goggles, and coveralls. All recovery must be discarded as hazardous waste. Recovery tanks need to be cleaned with a bleach solution. OSHA’s rules are in place to protect you from possible infection from AIDS or hepatitis.

 

Option 1:

1. Apply Matrix Oxidizer diluted at 1/2-1 oz per gallon of hot water. Agitate with a bone spatula from outside of spot to the center of the spot. Tamp and blot with tamping brush and spotting towel.

 

Option 2:

1. Apply Matrix Spot Out undiluted. Tamp and blot with a tamping brush and spotting towel.
2. Apply Matrix Release undiluted. Tamp and blot with a tamping brush and spotting towel.
3. Apply Matrix Confidence diluted at 1/2 ounce per gallon of water. Tamp and blot the area with a tamping brush and towel.
4. Rinse the area thoroughly with warm water.

 

Warning and Cautions: Always test material for colorfastness, follow label directions, and never mix product unless specified in the label directions. Each situation reacts differently and results may vary.