The AJJF offers the following guidelines on how to institute Universal Precautions in blood cleanup. Universal Precautions are desirable so that all exposures are handled the same. If someone with a blood-borne disease participates, we are already trained in the precautions. It should be noted that some people may not know they are infectious.
Uncontaminated person puts on latex gloves.
Make a fresh mixture of chlorine and water - do not store mixture. Moisten cotton ball with mixture and apply to stain. The stain may not come all the way out - we are sanitizing, not just trying to remove the stain. For a larger stain, put garment in sink and pour solution over. Use remainder of bleach solution mixture to wet and sanitize the dirty cotton ball, sponge and gloves.