(Make sure water is cold, since hot water will encourage the blood's proteins to set the stain into the fabric.) If the stain is very recent, blot out all the excess with a paper towel or even run ...

(Make sure water is cold, since hot water will encourage the blood's proteins to set the stain into the fabric.) If the stain is very recent, blot out all the excess with a paper towel or even run ...

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