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Every home with children is almost certain to have an occasional incident of bed-wetting. With some children, this is a real problem, an ongoing problem that may last for years. In cases where this becomes a real concern, the advice of a physician may offer solutions.
But any child, even an adult, when ill or from extreme exhaustion, may have an accident. Pets too, have been known to be a bit naughty from time to time.
Sometimes, excitement alone can make a dog, especially a puppy, lose control and inadvertently soil a mattress with pee. Read on to see how to how to clean mattress from urine.
And Mattresses are wonderfully absorbent, not only soaking the pee into their depths, but retaining it, and the accompanying and every-growing odor along with it.
However, getting rid of that smell isn’t as hard as many believe. There’s no need to throw out that old mattress.
But stains and odors as well do set in quickly as the urine dries, so it’s important to act fast whenever possible.
Best cleaning products to remove pee
Urine is basically composed of crystals of uric acid, and in order to remove these crystals from the mattress, the best solution is to use a biological laundry detergent that is enzyme-based.
These have been developed precisely to treat urine stains caused by pets, but the pets’ urine and the urine of humans are in reality no different.
With the proper product, the label should indicate the manner of use, and it is important to follow the label instructions to be certain to obtain the most satisfactory results.
And of course, as with any cleaning product, it’s important to test it on a small out-of-sight bit of material before diving in. Here, we’ve made up a list of the proper steps to take when it’s time for you to go to work on that soiled mattress:
Cleaning stains
1. A dry towel or paper towels may be used to lightly blot up any excess urine before it soaks into the material.
Following this, you should remove all the blankets and sheets, and at the same time, avoid rubbing the stain, because this may only push more urine down into the mattress making it even more difficult to remove.
2. Sprinkle plenty of baking soda onto the area. This will help to absorb any remaining moisture, and at the same time, baking soda is well-known for helping to neutralize odors.
3.Using a biological washing powder such as Persil Bio, and water or, if the smell of vinegar doesn’t bother you, make up a fifty-fifty mixture of white vinegar and warm water, you’ll be ready to begin the next step.
4.Using a spray bottle, spray your solution onto the stained area and let it soak in for three to five minutes. When using a commercial stain remover, it’s always important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the best results.
Protective gloves should be worn as well, as many are allergic to some of the ingredients found in cleaning products. It is important, too, not to use too much cleaning fluid on the stain.
Just enough to offset the amount of urine that has soaked into the mattress is the right amount. When this is done, the mattress should be left to air dry.
5.Later, you should begin anew blotting up any remaining moisture and in this way, it should be possible to get rid of any lingering urine and help to prevent mold. It is important that you get the mattress as dry as possible.
6.Once again you should sprinkle baking soda over the mattress, but this time, the entire mattress should be sprinkled. This will help to eliminate any lingering odors as well and help to dry out any moisture that still remains.
If possible, you should make arrangements for the person to sleep elsewhere for the night and allow the mattress uncovered for at least eighteen hours if at all possible.
7.The following day, vacuum up any baking soda and, if possible, prop the mattress up outside, or in a well-ventilated area to permit air to circulate freely about the mattress and hopefully remove any final hint of lingering odors.
How to protect from pee stains in the future
To treat ongoing problems, today’s offerings of waterproof protection are a far cry from those of yesterday. Sealed protectors can be used for pillows and mattresses as well.
These not only protect the mattresses but help protect children from dust, bacteria, and many allergens. These are available with zippers or buttons and promise breathable fibers that, while protecting from moisture, allow the mattress to breathe.
With these words in mind, it is to be hoped that you and your entire family may sleep better tonight.
If you are not sure of what option to use, the best thing to do is start with the easiest first. You can then move on to another method to see if you get better results.