Tips for getting blood out of wool?

[Chumster]

Peroxide always, never had a problem.

[BowZen]

Try spot cleaning with salt water. The salt will lyse the blood cells, releasing the hemoglobin, and viola, no stain. Then just clean up with clean water to remove any left over salt.

[Tajue17]

I leave it on I have blood all over me, all over my boots and bows.,,, unless its a big clot of blood which will rot and stink then I just use cold water.

[monterey]

The trick with getting blood out quick and easy without leaving a stain is cold water as soon as possible before the blood sets.  Not sure how long it to "set", but the sooner it is done the better. Even if you can't get it all thoroughly removed getting the most of it out will make it much easier to get the remainder out later.

I don't particularly practice what I preach.  Most of my hunting clothes have some blood stains.

[nek4me]

Check out Charlie's Soap,  www.charliesoap.com.  It is what Teresa Asbell recommends for handwashing wool. She gives washing instructions on their website. It is scent and residue free and removes most stains including blood. I just picked up a jug for our wool coats.

Cold Water, gentle cycle, baking soda, rinse well. Hang and block (pull on the wool until it is back to shape, size.)

[Mud_Slide_Slim]

Thanks for all the replies.  I'll be trying the recommendations this week.

Bill-