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.If you have kids you have pee stains I know it. If you don't lucky you or you are a liar and in denial. I have pee stains on more than one mattress. I also have sweat stains on pillows because well I sweat a.lot. It's a gift I know. Anyway I have tried many different ways to get urine/pee out of mattresses and I have been very unsuccessful so I did a google search and what do you know? Another mom had pee stains too. So I borrowed her recipe and it totally worked so I am sharing it with you.Share a SolutionAsk a Question2Mattresses are expensive so replacement isn't always an option when they get soiled.
It can be tough to remove urine stains on your mattress though. This is a guide about cleaning urine stains from a mattress.18 Articles All Articles RelevanceAll ArticlesSolutionsQuestionsArchivesNewestOldestMost HelpfulLeast HelpfulMost AnswersFewest AnswersBest AnswersRelevanceSolutionsThis guide contains the following solutions. Have something to add? Please share your solution!Tip: By turtleplum14 FlagTen minutes is all it takes!Supplies:8 fl oz peroxide3 Tbsp baking soda2-3 drops any dish detergentempty spray bottle Steps:Mix all items in the bottle, but "do not" shake. Swirl it around until it is all mixed together. e back in about ten minutes and, poof, it's gone! Hope this helps :)You can't save the leftover mixture due to it only working for 20 minutes. Comment By Trisha Fox Flag0I didn't for a minute think it was going to work, but went off to the pharmacy and bought some peroxide. Oh.My.God. I take it all back. The peroxide and baking soda really does work and my mattress is saved :)
Reply QuestionsHere are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community or ask a new question.Question: By john peter hegarty0 FlagHow do I remove urine stains on a mattress? John from UK Answer Flag0Best AnswerI've heard that Resolve works really well and is available at just about any store. Reply By Nola Carpet Cleaning Flag0Best AnswerGo to Pet Smart and buy enzyme cleaner. Apply to affected area and blot with wet towel. Repeat until stain is gone. Reply Question: By JB0 FlagHow can I remove a fresh urine stain from a mattress and feather top? By JB Answer By Keeper Flag0Best AnswerYears ago I worked at a hotel. We sprinkled the entire area with corn starch then laid a sheet of plastic over the area. The following day it was vacuumed up. It only works of fresh stains.Related Content Reply By Beth Flag0Best AnswerNature's Miracle, available on-line or in pet supply stores. They sell several different ones, some even for getting urine out of laundry.
Reply Question: By heather Kay0 FlagI have a king Sleep Number bed with a very large dried human pee stain on it. I took it to a local laundromat and washed it in the biggest one. I used one and a half cups of Tide soap and a half a bottle of bleach, on hot, but that brought out a yellow kinda brown stain. It is just not coming off. This is a $1,500. Can some one please help? I did not try to dry it so it's in my car wet in a trash bag. By Heather Answer By turtleplum14 Flag0Only takes 10 minutes! 3 Tbsp of baking soda8 oz of peroxcideAnd a couple drops of dish detergent!Mix these in a spray bottle - don't shake, gently slosh around till everything is blended. Spray stain and just walk away! Come back in about ten minutes and poof its gone! Hope this helps :) Reply Flag0This solution was amazing. There were very old and dark urine stains from a dog on a mattress in our spare bedroom. I was worried a guest would take the sheets off the bed and see the disgusting mattress. This solution instantly removed the stains.
The mattress is currently drying and I will vacume any remaining baking powder in a few days when the mattress is thoroughly dry. Many thanks for the helpful cleaning hint! Reply Question: 0 FlagHow do you take pee out of a foam bed? By Aliana V. Answer By Bare Buttocks Flag0Foam.... The only idea I can come up with, is taking that piece of foam outside, and give it a shower with a COLD water hose. Let it drip off, and air-dry for some days.No guarantees, because foam is really sensitive with water over 40 degree Celcius, or if not properly dried. Reply Question: 0 FlagWhat volume of hydrogen peroxide should I use? By RN Answer ArchivesThriftyFun is one of the longest running frugal living communities on the Internet. These are archives of older discussions.Archive: 0 FlagI need advise for removing/cleaning a urine soaked mattress. By Barbara from OHAnswers:Urine Stains on a MattressGet some XO plus; it removes odors, stains, and cleans. If you cannot locate it there, go to his website and order directly!
You might also consider getting from that or HSN a mattress cover; the one I got has terry cloth on the top, and is water proof underneath; spilling coffee or wine, etc. never goes through to the mattress. Also: take with you as you travel and put on the beds at motels, etc; nothing can come through the mattress cover either! By MzScarlettUrine Stains on a MattressThis will be almost impossible to clean and sanitize and remove odors. When you buy a new mattress, go online and find an incontinence supply store and order a good pad. By lindalUrine Stains on a MattressI want to thank everyone for their great feedback. This is a new mattress only about 6 months old, it is not paid for, you know 0%interest for a year. I did remove the stain, it was expensive. I went out and bought a little Green Machine. It removed all the stains even the one from last week. My husband has Parkinson's and this unfortunately is one of the problems he has. He can not get out of bed. I did go to the store last week and buy disposable pads and yesterday I went to a medical supply store and bought two pads that can be washed 300 times.
This has been wearing on me and I try not to show that it bothers me, because he can't help it. I went out on Sunday and bought a new waterproof mattress pad, it is still in my trunk. No, he won't wear a diaper. By bjwardle Comment By legare.destin20 Flag0If he pisses the bed frequently he should probably wear a diaper at night time. Nothing wrong with that and it'll save you lots of cleaning. Reply Archive: 0 FlagHow do I remove urine on and in a mattress? By Tom from COAnswers:Urine Stains on a MattressTake it outside or to the garage or back yard. Standing it up is easiest and prevents too much liquid getting absorbed. Use diluted bleach and water, a strong solution of probably a cup to a gallon of water. Put as much on the spots as you can, while not saturating the mattress. (Keep it to the spots only, I mean.) Rub it with rags. Let it sit a while for the bleach to work. Remove the bleach and water with clean water and clean rags. Sun dry it or put a fan on it. By thriftyvickiUrine Stains on a MattressJust use the upholstery cleaner of a carpet shampooer.
You can dry it with a fan or if you have time a hairdryer. By Ann P. Comment Archive: 0 FlagI need ideas for removing urine in a mattress. By Sophia from Hammond, INAnswers:Urine Stains on a MattressPour straight white vinegar on the spot so that it goes about as deep as you think the puddle went, and make sure to get to all the edges of stain. May take a few days to dry. When dry, take bar of white soap and rub on damp rag, and rub to remove as much of the stain as you can. But do not do that step until all urine smell is gone. It will be neutralized by the vinegar and there should be little, if any, odor of anything. Conversely, go to store and get pet enzyme stuff and follow directions. When all odor is gone, try to remove stain with soap and water. This is a several day process sometimes. By PIKKAUrine Stains on a MattressDoes anyone know how much peroxide, baking soda and soap mixture to use? Everyone seems to like it, but no one has explained it. He talks about mattresses in one of the posts so it could be worthwhile.
I think also the important thing is to ensure the mattress is dried correctly due to the thick fabric and sponge. By kycra1 Comment Archive: 0 FlagHow can I get urine out of a mattress? By altace from Milford, MAAnswers:Urine Stains on a MattressThere are oodles of ideas in the archived links below, but what I've used in the past is vinegar. Doesn't always get rid of the stains, but does get rid of the odor. By DeeliUrine Stains on a MattressThe peroxide, baking soda, and soap mixture worked great. In less than 5 minutes the mattress was back to new. Thanks to whoever thought of this. By Jenny Comment Archive: 0 FlagHow do I remove human urine stains from a mattress? Comment Archive: 0 FlagI have a month old human pee stain on my fairly new mattress. I was able to get most of it out with hydrogen peroxide mixture, but there is a big ring now and the stain has gotten bigger. Comment Archive: 0 FlagWhat is the best product to get urine out of a mattress? Comment Archive: 0 FlagHow do I remove urine from a mattress?