The thing is, not all fake blood is created equal. You got your cheap, dollar-store stuff that looks kinda like watered-down ketchup (and probably stains just as bad, tbh). And then you got the slightly-less-cheap stuff that *promises* it won’t stain. Promises, I say! Often, they’re a bunch of baloney. Seriously, I’ve had “washable” fake blood leave a faint pinkish hue on my favorite white shirt. Lesson learned: always test it on a hidden spot first. Like, inside the hem or something. Save yourself the heartache.
Now, I’ve heard tell of this Gravity & Momentum blood that supposedly washes right out with warm water. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Maybe I should give it a whirl sometime. Although, part of me kinda likes the *idea* of a permanent fake blood stain on something… a little macabre flair, you know? Okay, maybe just on a *cheap* t-shirt. Not my good clothes!
Anyway, so say you *did* make the mistake of splattering some less-than-removable fake blood on your clothes. What do you do? Well, the first thing, and this is crucial, is act FAST. Don’t let that stuff dry! Wet fake blood is like, ten times harder to get rid of. I learned that the hard way after falling asleep on the couch after Halloween one year. Don’t ask.
Cold water rinse is your best friend. Seriously, just run it under cold water until you think you’ve gotten most of it out. Then, if that’s not enough (and let’s be real, it probably won’t be), you gotta break out the stain removal artillery. I’ve heard DIY solutions work, but honestly, I usually just grab some stain remover spray and hope for the best. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. It’s a gamble.
Oh, and speaking of gamble, if it’s on carpet? Good luck. Honestly, spot treatment is your only hope. Blot that sucker, don’t rub! Rubbing just makes it worse, trust me. You’ll be spreading the blood like a zombie plague. And for the love of all that is holy, use a dry paper towel. Wet ones will just dilute the stain and make it bigger.
One last tip, totally random, I know. If you’re in a rush and the blood’s wet, a hair dryer can help dry it. Then, gently wipe it off with a tissue. I don’t know why, but sometimes it works. It’s a weird trick my grandma taught me. She used to work in a theater, so she knew all sorts of stain-removal secrets.
