A medical examiner testified Monday morning in Brian Walshe’s murder trial that he found a white, clumpy powdery substance, blood and hair on pieces of carpet found in a Swampscott dumpster.

Apply baking soda: Sprinkle a generous amount of baking soda over the stained area. Baking soda helps to absorb moisture and odors. This will also help reduce spreading on the back side of the carpet.

Got a blood stain on your light coloured carpet? Don't panic! Whether you've suffered a minor injury or a painful mishap there's lots of things you can do to tackle stubborn stains like blood. We've ...