It's not advisable to skip washing a mattress on which someone has peed. Urine can lead to unpleasant odors, bacteria, and potential mold growth if not properly cleaned. Here's how you can clean the mattress:
Combat Urine with Hydrogen Peroxide and Surfactants Together
The hydrogen peroxide in Clorox ® Urine Remover breaks down the odor at its source through oxidization and removes uric acid crystals.
Vinegar water. 1 part vinegar 1 part water and a few drops of dish soap. Let it soak for about 10 minutes. Then either soak up excess water with towels or a shop vac/spot cleaner vacuum. Let a fan blow on it to dry it the rest of the way, then get a waterproof mattress cover to prevent future stains.
Vacuum the top of your mattress thoroughly with a handheld vacuum or stand-up vacuum with the hose and brush attachment to eliminate any dust, sand or other particles from the air mattress. 5. With a lightly damp, soapy rag, spot clean any areas that need attention and blot with a towel.
Air It Out: The simplest solution to a damp mattress is to deflate it and let it air out completely, preferably in a dry, well-ventilated space. Use a Desiccant: If airing out isn't practical, placing silica gel packets or other desiccants near the mattress can help absorb the moisture.
Most urine stains can be cleaned either with a homemade vinegar cleaner, or a homemade hydrogen peroxide cleaner. Foams soak up liquids quickly, so all-foam beds can hold onto the smell of urine more than other mattresses. Many urine smells can be removed by making and using a simple baking soda paste.
“Create a solution of two parts water and one part white vinegar,” Samson recommends, “and spray the stain until it is really wet with the solution. Give the solution about 15 minutes to set and do its magic, and then blot the area and dry up the stain.” Next, Samson recommends sprinkling baking soda on the spot.
Old or dried urine stains can be difficult to remove, often leaving carpet fibers permanently discolored or with an unpleasant lingering odor. The odor of old urine is due to the bacterial decomposition of the urea in the urine which continues as long as there is moisture.
Most changes in urine odor are not a sign of disease and go away in time. Some foods and medicines, including vitamins, may affect your urine's odor. For example, eating asparagus causes a distinct urine odor. Foul-smelling urine may be due to bacteria.
Sprinkling the mattress with bicarbonate of soda and leaving it to sit there for 10 hours should give it plenty of time to work its magic. Bicarbonate of soda has a basic pH level, which means that it won't just mask the smell like a deodorising spray, but it will break down the ammonia and get rid of it.
Hydrogen Peroxide Based Products
Products containing hydrogen peroxide can be effective on urine odors and stains. The hydrogen peroxide helps destroy the odor causing bacteria and can also help safely bleach out discolorations on hard and soft surfaces.
To remove tough stains like blood or urine without a vacuum, use an enzyme cleaner or a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, and cold water. Apply the solution to the stain, blot with a clean cloth until the stain lifts, and let the mattress air dry completely.
While you are at it, sprinkle baking soda over the entire mattress and leave it uncovered for 18-24 hours. Finally, using a vacuum cleaner, clean all the dried baking soda powder and succeed in getting rid of pee from a mattress.
That smell of ammonia that gets trapped inside your mattress is caused by bacteria eating away at the residue of the urine. Ammonia from an accident left to soak can cause issues and irritation in the nose, throat and lungs, and cause difficulties breathing.
Urine Can Contain Bacteria That Can Cause Infections
This is especially true if the urine isn't removed completely or the bed is not allowed to dry completely. These bacteria can cause various infections, including urinary tract infections, skin infections, and respiratory infections.
You can skip the fancy cleaning products and find what you need right in your kitchen: white vinegar and warm water. Mix it up 50/50 and use a spray bottle to apply it to your mattress. Then blot the mattress again with a towel. You might have to repeat this process for a bigger (or smellier!)
Letting It Sit
Time Matters: Let the baking soda sit undisturbed for at least 15 minutes. For deeper cleaning, especially if the mattress is particularly odorous or hasn't been cleaned in a while, leave it on for several hours or even overnight.
The combination of vinegar and laundry detergent works well to remove stains and odor. You'll also want to keep baking soda handy, as it will help pull up any remaining moisture in the bed and does a great job of absorbing odors. A wet/dry vacuum can also prove instrumental in cleaning up a urine-soaked bed.
Causes of adult bed-wetting may include: A blockage (obstruction) in part of the urinary tract, such as from a bladder stone or kidney stone. Bladder problems, such as small capacity or overactive nerves. Diabetes.
Apart from the unpleasant odor, leaving urine untreated can lead to: Bacterial Growth: Warm and damp environments are breeding grounds for bacteria. Mold and Mildew: Over time, moisture trapped in the memory foam can lead to mold growth.
Handling Urine Stains and Odors in Air Mattresses
Vinegar Solution: Mix one part water with one part vinegar and apply to the stain. After a few minutes, blot the mixture away with a clean cloth. Baking Soda: Once the area is dry, sprinkle baking soda over it to absorb any remaining odor.
What not to do with an air mattress? Always keep your air mattress fully inflated while you're using it, keep it away from water and fire, and don't use flammable substances like aerosol as the mattress might explode.
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