Question How do you get blood out of harness straps?

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jdubsm

New member

• Jun 11, 2008

• #1

My son got a bloody nose in his Regent today and the straps are covered in blood. Any ideas on getting it out? I was going to try sponging it out with water and baking soda but wondered if someone had another safe trick that would work. Of course we were home the entire day with no issues but as soon as we get in the car and in an area that I can't immediately stop, the blood starts gushing.

 

safeinthecar

Moderator - CPS Technician

• Jun 11, 2008

• #2

I have no idea. But if you find something that works let me know so I can get the blood stains out of the RN harness.

 

sb518

New member

• Jun 11, 2008

• #3

I know hydrogen peroxide gets blood out of fabric but I'm not sure how safe it is to use on a harness...

 

my2kidsSafe

New member

• Jun 11, 2008

• #4

i know saline solution for contacts gets blood stains out of clothes. I can't see it do any harm to straps since you can put it in your eyes.

 

sunnymw

New member

• Jun 11, 2008

• #5

Oxyclean, too, but not sure how safe it would be either...

I know my SR had cleaning instructions in the manual, saying what was safe and what wasn't... maybe it's in your manual too

 

brooklynsmommy

Active member

• Jun 12, 2008

• #6

Simple Green gets blood out. I don't know if you can use it on your straps though. It's biodegradable and non toxic. But I'm still not sure.

 

solmama

Active member

• Jun 12, 2008

• #7

Yes, but the fragrance they put in Simple Green just about knocks my socks off. I couldn't imagine putting it, even diluted, on my child's harness straps and then expecting him/her to ride in it. We use Aerospace 303 cleaner...just as effective and it's dye and fragrance free with virtually the same ph as baking soda.

You could always buy new straps if they won't come clean.

Good luck!

 

Defrost

Moderator - CPSTI Emeritus

• Jun 12, 2008

• #8

Hydrogen peroxide should work like a charm, but I'm not sure how safe it is. I don't *think* it would damage the harness - we used to use it on all kinds of fabrics back when I went to homebirths and was in charge of clean-up and it never damaged anything. But I'm really not sure enough to say.

 

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jdubsm

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• Jun 12, 2008

• #9

I called Britax and they only said Wool lite or something similar. They wouldn't/couldn't recommend any other thing to get blood out. I guess I'll give it a try along with the Saline solution and then baking soda and see if that works. I guess if not then I'll buy another harness. The blood spot would drive me crazy to look at everyday.

Thanks for all the tips!!

 

Kat_Momof3

New member

• Jun 12, 2008

• #10

I say use baby wipes to get it as clean as you can while you await new straps... aka... call Britax and order new straps.

 

brooklynsmommy

Active member

• Jun 13, 2008

• #11

My sister in law has something called pets and kids. Would that be ok to use?

 

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valleyfam

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• Jun 13, 2008

• #12

Just for future reference my son gets terrible nose bleeds. I have always been able to get blood out of his straps (tan Regent) with baby wipes. I don't know if it will work for you since the blood has dried but in the future as soon as you get the nose bleed under control wipe the straps really good with baby wipes re harness and head off.