Get blood out of your rug or carpet in 5 easy DIY steps

Blood stains are a common occurrence in households with pets, younger children, and clumsy adults. But no matter where you live or who lives with you, it's important to know how to remove the blood stain from your rug.

1. Apply detergent solution and blot
2. Apply ammonia solution and blot
3. Apply vinegar soluton and blot
4. Apply detergent solution and blot
5. Apply water and blot

Things to remember when removing a stain from a rug

• Do it fast
• Blot up all excess spill with paper towels
• Do not rub
• Apply antidotes as shown on a list with a clean dry cloth, working from the edge to the center
• Do not soak
• Pat with paper towels
• Dry with fan or hair blower
• Restore pile with clothes brush