Cleaning SuppliesCleaning TricksHousehold CleaningCleaning ProductsCleaning IdeasCleaning RecipesCleaning StuffCleaning RemediesCleaning Pet Stains From CarpetForwardWhether you have a pet or a toddler, chances are that you are going to have a urine stain on your mattress. Getting those stains off (and particularly getting the smell out) can be difficult. There is however, a really effective and really inexpensive method for removing urine from mattresses...Edit ArticleHow to Remove Urine Stains from a Mattress Three Methods:For a Dry StainFor a Wet StainFor All StainsCommunity Q&A So, you spent a lot of time and money choosing the right mattress for you or a loved one only to find that someone (or thing) has wet the bed. There are several methods you can choose from -- see what's underneath your sink and get started. Dampen the affected area, but do not saturate it. Sprinkle heavily with borax. Borax will neutralize the urine odor. Be sure to cover the whole area.
The jury is out on whether or not Borax is toxic.[1] Just don't eat it or leave it on your skin. It will irritate your skin, just like baking soda. Rub borax into the mattress. Allow to dry completely. Vacuum up the powder. Return the mattress to the bed. Blot up as much of the urine as possible.You'll need a spray bottle, measuring cup, funnel, and tablespoon. Grab your ingredients, get the kids to the living room, and start mixing. 8 ounces (237 ml) hydrogen peroxide, 3% This can be found in a brown bottle in the first aid aisle of most pharmacies or stores. 3 tablespoons (45 g) of baking soda 1 drop of liquid hand dish washing soap Mix your ingredients into a spray bottle. Do this when you want to actually spray the mattress -- the concoction is most potent when used immediately. Do not attempt to store the leftover solution; it will leak out of the bottle. Add the drop of dish soap last. Let the baking soda dissolve entirely and then add the soap to make it bubbly.
Shake it up and spray the area. Right after you've gotten your mixture all shaken together, spray it generously over the area. You should see the stain lift and disappear within 5-10 minutes. If you leave it to dry with a fan on, your work should be done! If a baking soda film does remain, then simply wipe or vacuum it off. It won't leave a ring. Use a liquid proof mattress cover to prevent future stains and protect occupant from possible mildew formation or fungal blooms. If you happen to have a Tempurpedic™ mattress with the Tempurpedic™ liquid-proof mattress cover, be advised that although this mattress cover is of very high quality (and very comfortable to sleep on), it is not highly durable and should not be washed in a machine with the sheets. Such treatment will eventually lead to tiny rips and tears resulting in leaks and a dramatic loss in effectiveness. Instead, this mattress cover should be spot cleaned by hand or carefully inspected for leaks. It can lose effectiveness in as little as two years if not cared for properly.
There are store-bought solutions designed just for this purpose that are available in most pet supply stores. Use remaining borax to boost laundry. Normal urine is sterile and does not contain any bacteria or other organisms, so there is no need to sterilize, unless you suspect a urinary tract infection is present. You may still wish to use a sterilizing agent, such as alcohol, to neutralize any organisms that are present in the mattress itself, the surrounding air, or the water used for cleaning. Borax is anhydrous and toxic so wash your hands with lots of soap and water and do not rub your eyes or touch your face. Keep children away while you are working. Abandon all hope if you have a latex foam mattress; they act like giant sponges and are almost impossible to remove stains from as the liquid that would remove the stain simply seeps deeper into the foam.Here's how to clean a mattress and remove vomit, urine and their smell. You CAN save your expensive soiled memory foam bed or pad.
Here's quick & easy step by step instructions to eliminate stinky stains and restore your sanity.If you're reading this you are probably facing a pee or puke panic or a spill situation. If it's an old stain and you're looking for one last thing to try before you throw out a stinky, soiled memory foam bed or topper link over to "How to Clean a Mattress - Part 2". Don't go through this again! Buy two of these waterproof mattress protectors now. Click on image below, get it tomorrow.One to go on the bed after you finish cleaning up. And one for the closet in case your child or cat is sick several times in a night! This is the best selling one on Amazon. Your child just peed on your memory foam mattress...and the cat. Your feline was so scared that it projectile vomited before running off to hide under the bed. What do you do first?If you've got a good mattress cover, you've got nothing to worry about. But you're in a panic so... Do not scream or yell. The most important thing you need to know about how to clean a mattress is to work quickly.
So save your breath and run to the kitchen and grab: Step 1) Fill half the bowl with vinegar and fill the other half with water. Get back to the mattress without spilling the vinegar/water mix or dropping the other items.Step 2) Gently dab up the liquid mess with the paper towel. Carefully remove any sheets and mattress covers for later laundering. Press firmly with fresh towels to absorb more liquid. Do not squeeze or twist the foam.Step 3) Wet a paper towel with the vinegar/water solution and dab it where the urine and vomit were. Press in gently, then immediately use a fresh towel to dry it up. Keep this up until you've covered the entire stained area.Step 4) Then open the box of baking soda and pour it on top of the stain. Yes, the whole box. Spread it out so that you get a generous layer that extends a couple of inches beyond the stain(s).Step 5) Let the baking soda sit there for a couple of hours. Then vacuum it up. Warning: This will cause the cat to fly out from under the bed like a miniature clawed tornado, which might scare the pee out of you.