Comments | insideiraq: stupid question from contractor with issued armor

octal in insideiraq

stupid question from contractor with issued armor

Jul 25, 2005 07:48

I never thought I'd have to ask this, but how do you get blood out of your IBA? I assume you can't really launder it, and just rubbing with cold water didn't help much.

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lafinjack July 25 2005, 23:33:48 UTC

Talk to your supply sergeant for a DX.

swingland July 26 2005, 05:12:03 UTC

we always used hydrogen peroxide. easy to come by. works along that whole "oxy-clean" chemical equation. hydrogen peroxide and a toothbrush. should come off in a jiffy.

shoewater August 20 2005, 21:26:10 UTC

I second this suggestion. As woman, I know how to get the blood out!

strspn July 26 2005, 05:58:04 UTC

Too much blood for saliva (the best blood solvent)? Don't use bleach, at least not to start with. Use shampoo ( ... )

qp4 July 27 2005, 01:21:15 UTC

You gots to scrub it man, scrub. Lots of water, soap, a stiff brush.

Of course, I tend to leave that sort of thing on, it keeps the pogues in check.

gunnermom3 July 29 2005, 16:46:35 UTC

WEll as far as I've figured..it never fully comes out unfortunetly...like this constant reminder that this is not a dream you are doing this shit for real you know?...anyway I used some liquid Tide and a toothbrush with Hard bristles and then water and for the most part you can't see it anymore but I know its there!