My doctor says I wouldn't have so many nosebleeds if I kept my finger outta there!

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

How self-centered do you have to be to ask for a beer from someone who is bleeding profusely?!

At least ask for a decent beer. Heineken sucks.

[dalesys]

Or what the heck, wear tie-dye scrubs and let the stains become part of the pattern!

That was the surgical standard, pre-Semmelweis.

[XCashier]

Probably because the only color blood wouldn't show up on would be... blood red, or black.

White was probably chosen because it could be bleached. When I worked at the hospital, most of the nurses wore scrubs of various colors, mostly turquoise or burgundy. I don't think blood would show on burgundy, or navy blue either.

Or what the heck, wear tie-dye scrubs and let the stains become part of the pattern!

[Aethian]

Hydrogen peroxide is good for getting blood out of fabric as well. I have had to use it SO many times because I bleed for no reason.

That's how the shirts got ruined. Instead of just eating away at the stain it also took the color too.

[AmbrosiaWriter]

You're a nurse & they give you white - what genius made that decision?

Probably because the only color blood wouldn't show up on would be... blood red, or black. I think a lot of patients would be really uncomfortable being treated by someone wearing the colors of death.

I probably wouldn't notice, but there are a lot of sensitive people.

[crazylegs]

Here's how I get blood out of my uniforms:

Soak in cold water for at least 15 minutes. <Snip>


I wear white to work all the time. And get blood (and other things) on them all the time. Nurse, you know.

Dammit - you beat me too it (although I generally soak a bit longer

You're a nurse & they give you white - what genius made that decision?

[Flying Grype]

I haven't tried it on blood stains, but those sprays that are meant to break down pet pee/poo in carpets work on a lot of things.

[I am the Lizard Queen!!]

Me fail English? That's unpossible!

Yes, and it's too bad I was too indisposed to serve him. I guess it was TS for him! (cut to tethered swimming)

I am still astounded at the selfishness of a lot if people. You'd think I would have it figured out by now, but.....nope.

And, ooh , laundry tips! One of my best friends made me set my red wine down at a completely different table before I gave her a hug in her wedding dress this wknd because my rep for spillage klutziness is epic!
(She was right to do it)

[Sapphire Silk]

Hydrogen peroxide is good for getting blood out of fabric as well. I have had to use it SO many times because I bleed for no reason.

Here's how I get blood out of my uniforms:

Soak in cold water for at least 15 minutes.

Then soak the affected part in a part peroxide, part cold water solution (1/2 and 1/2) for a few minutes, then quickly rinse well in cold water.

Then wash normally in cold water. Check to make sure the blood is out before you put it in the dryer. I usually will rub in a color safe bleach like Clorox 2 or spray in some Shout for good measure, and throw in some 20 Mule Team Borax as a whitener.

It usually works every time. You have to be careful with peroxide. It can yellow whites, and fade colors much like bleach does (which is why it's used to lighten hair).

I wear white to work all the time. And get blood (and other things) on them all the time. Nurse, you know.

[zombiequeen]

Hydrogen peroxide is good for getting blood out of fabric as well. I have had to use it SO many times because I bleed for no reason.

[XCashier]

How self-centered do you have to be to ask for a beer from someone who is bleeding profusely?!

[Irving Patrick Freleigh]

Me fail English? That's unpossible!

[Aethian]

A good soak in a protein-removing nappy (diaper) cleaner will usually remove blood from cloth.

Dont have the shirts anymore but I'll keep that in mind for next time cause I know there will be a next time.

[Seshat]

I've had those types of nose bleeds before. Customer's aren't so forgiving if your handing them mail and looking like you just bit the last guy for a quick snack. Ruined three good work shirts that way. *sighs*

A good soak in a protein-removing nappy (diaper) cleaner will usually remove blood from cloth.

[thehuckster]

My cat's breath smells like cat food.