any ideas on how to get blood and grass stains out of jeans?
Answers:
Grass stains are a mixture of green chlorophyll with protein and other organic matter. Ground-in or dried-on, they make for a challenge in any laundry situation because chlorophyll tends to set into the fabric immediately. Even more difficult to remove is the likely combination of grass stains and ground-in dirt, which layers tough stains in a concentrated area of fabric. Both types of stains are protein-based and can be very hard to remove. You should treat it like a dye stain.
Dye Stains, Dye Transfer - Dye stains (incl. grass, etc.) can be very difficult to remove. Always read and follow the care instructions and any warnings on the garment label.
Soak the entire garment in a dilute solution of all-fabric powered bleach. Check the garment care label and check for color fastness first. And, be aware that during soaking all colors may be lightened.
If the stain remains and the garment is colorfast, soak the entire garment in a dilute solution of liquid chlorine bleach and water. Again, test for colorfastness first.
Caution: Chlorine bleach may change the color of the garment or cause irreversible damage. Therefore, it is important to check for color fastness before using. If the stain does not come out within 15 minutes of bleaching, it cannot be removed by bleaching, and any further exposure to bleach will weaken the fabric.
Note: To check for color fastness to liquid chlorine bleach, mix 1 tablespoon of bleach with 1/4 cup of water. Use an eyedropper to put a drop of this solution on a hidden seam or pocket edge inside the garment. Let it stand two minute, then blot dry. If there is no color change it is safe to use the product. Powered bleaches have directions for doing colorfastness tests.
There are also a number of dye removers/strippers, such as one from Rit, which are available in drug and grocery stores. However, color removers will also take out fabric colors as well as the stain.
I have also heard people say you can use alcohol on grass stains (but I have not tried it, so I can't say if it works or not). My Mom used to use toothpaste (non-gel) on grass stains on jeans when I was a kid, it seemed to work.
Other answers:
use shout laundry spray and might have to wash them a couple of times spraying them both times spray them good and rub them together to work the shout into the stain
use shout laundry spray and might have to wash them a couple of times spraying them both times spray them good and rub them together to work the shout into the stain
Not too sure of any good ways for grass, but a surefire way to get blood out of almost any fabric you feel comfortable using it on is peroxide..yes, the stuff in the brown bottle. They use it in the hospitals and I've used it for years, it always works. Just let a little bit sit on the stain for about 15 minutes or so, and then throw it in the wash. Good luck!