diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/_gloves.dm b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/_gloves.dm
index 50ede36fabd..b7858d6a43c 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/gloves/_gloves.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/gloves/_gloves.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 	equip_delay_other = 40
 	// Path variable. If defined, will produced the type through interaction with wirecutters.
 	var/cut_type = null
+	/// Used for handling bloody gloves leaving behind bloodstains on objects. Will be decremented whenever a bloodstain is left behind, and be incremented when the gloves become bloody.
+	var/transfer_blood = 0
 
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/wash(clean_types)
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm b/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm
index 9cd26327c57..d13c4ffba0f 100644
--- a/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm
+++ b/code/modules/detectivework/footprints_and_rag.dm
@@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
-
-/obj/item/clothing/gloves
-	var/transfer_blood = 0
-
-
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/rag
 	name = "damp rag"
 	desc = "For cleaning up messes, you suppose."