The iron in haemoglobin is reduced oxidised by the hydrogen peroxide which is an oxidising agent.
Hydrogen peroxide is a toxic substance that is sometimes made in our cells due to some chemical reactions. It is poisonous so cells produce an enzyme called 'Catalase' which break down hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. Because catalase is in our blood, if hydrogen peroxide is added to it, it breaks down: Blood + H2 O2(hydrogen peroxide) --changes to-- H2O (water) + O2 (oxygen).
Wipe the blood off with hydrogen peroxide, then clean the peroxide off with water after you get the blood out. Peroxide will usually get blood out of most fabrics.
Hydrogen Peroxide is like bleach. It turns it white, even if you don't want it too!!!!
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide breaks down the components of blood stains through oxidation, which helps to lift the stain from the fabric. When hydrogen peroxide comes into contact with blood, it reacts with the enzymes and proteins in the blood to break them down, making it easier to clean the stain.
Try hydrogen peroxide. Always apply the peroxide with a towel to the spot.
Hydrogen peroxide bonds to, and destroys cells. In doing so, it creates the bubbles you notice. Blood is made up of many cells, and therefore it reacts the same way. It is safe to use at over the counter concentrations for oral antiseptic use or cleaning wounds.
When I was an EMT we used hydrogen peroxide for blood stains on our white dress shirts.
water and oxygen will be produced!!
By putting your finger in it and soaking it. [I don't think this will work unless you have an open cut ;) Catalase is an enzyme contained in blood, and it speeds up (catalyses) the decomposition of H2O2. A drop of blood is what you need - from you, or from a steak! It breaks down into water and oxygen]
Yes, hydrogen peroxide can damage and kill white blood cells when it comes into direct contact with them. This is because hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent that can disrupt the cellular structure of white blood cells.
Hydrogen peroxide can produce foam when it reacts with organic substances like blood or dirt due to the release of oxygen gas. However, it may not foam on all substances as it depends on the presence of organic materials for the reaction to occur.