How do I remove urine from a mattress?

 

Everyone has dealt with or will ultimately deal with a urine-stained mattress, no matter how unappealing it may be. Accidents occur, whether they are caused by children or pets, or the ailing elderly.

In the event that a mishap occurs, we urge you to start cleaning up right away. Allowing urine to congeal in your mattress may result in the development of mould as well as an unpleasant odour. Fortunately, common household items can assist you in avoiding these negative impacts. Following a urine spill, your mattress can be simply sanitised and renewed using ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, liquid detergent and hydrogen peroxide.  

Here are 4 Ways to Deal with Urine Accidents on a Mattress

Method 1: Ideal for Wet Stains

This approach is most frequently used because it is fast and efficient, making it ideal for recently occurred accidents. Let's know the process in detail as mentioned by our mattressstain removal Canberra professionals.

What you will require for all kinds if urine stains (wet, stubborn and old) would be:

·        Paper towels to absorb extra fluids.

·        Distilled white vinegar to eliminate the odour and break down uric acid (metabolic waste produced through urination).

·        Your preferred essential oil to lessen vinegar smell or further diminish urine odour (optional)

·        Using baking powder to lift and absorb the urine and get rid of any lingering odour

·        Baking powder can be removed with a vacuum cleaner.

The Process

·        Use paper towels to blot up as much pee as you can if the urine stain is still fresh.

·        Avoid rubbing or wiping the wet area because doing so could push the stain deeper into the fibers of your mattress and make it more challenging to eliminate. Additionally, make sure to replace used paper towels as soon as they become dirty.

·        After the majority of the urine has been removed, lightly sprinkle baking soda over the affected region.

·        Put white vinegar straight up into a spray container next. Add a few drops of your preferred essential oil if the vinegar smell bothers you.

·        Do not soak the urine stain; instead, spray it until it is completely coated. Observe the vinegar for five to ten minutes.

·        Use fresh paper towels to absorb any extra moisture after the vinegar has been allowed to settle for a while. It's okay if some of the baking soda you originally applied is removed in this step.

·        More baking soda should be sprinkled over the stained region, and it should sit for 18 hours. Sprinkle baking soda all over the cushion to give your bed a deeper clean.

·        After the estimated time, start vacuuming the entire mattress to remove the baking soda.

Method 2: Ideal for Stubborn Stains

If you have been unsuccessful in removing the stain with the previous method, you might have to use the laundry detergent.

Follow the below steps for the same:

·        Fresh stains should be dabbed with paper napkins to get rid of as much urine as possible. Do not wipe or rub the fresh urine stain, as was previously stated.

·        Spray the affected region with a light coating of white vinegar, allow it to rest for an hour, and then repeat. Use new paper napkins to absorb any moisture that remains after an hour.

·        To avoid staining your mattress, rinse out your spray container and fill it midway with a liquid laundry detergent that is colour-friendly. Pour cold water into the empty space, then gently swirl the bottle to combine the two components. Warm water should be avoided as it will set the discoloration and make removal more challenging. 

·        Spray a thin layer of the solution over the urine stain with the spray bottle, then let it sit for an hour. After an hour, dab any extra moisture using paper towels.

·        Baking soda should be liberally applied to the afflicted area. After letting the baking soda sit for at least 8 hours, vacuum-dry it.

Method 3. Best for old stains

When urine dries, it penetrates the fabric of your mattress and leaves behind a discoloured yellow stain. Strong oxidizing chemicals, such hydrogen peroxide, are necessary to remove these kinds of stains. However, this chemical is a powerful antibacterial and stain remover, it can also fade fabric, making it a poor choice for mattresses that aren't white. Additionally, it could affect the consistency of foam mattresses, causing a bumpy and worn surface.

Thus, anyone having a memory foam, hybrid, latex or foam mattress should use hydrogen peroxide solution rather than other chemicals for pillow tops that aren't made of foam and innerspring beds.

The Process

·        Sprinkle baking soda over the dry stain and rub it into the mattress's fabric with an old toothbrush or a dry cloth. Wait until the baking soda starts to get darker.

·        Urine absorption is indicated by darkened baking soda. When it has darkened, vacuum-dry it. Finish this step until the baking soda is still white for best results.

·        Add a few drops of liquid dish detergent to a bowl along with 8 ounces of hydrogen peroxide and 3 tablespoons of baking soda.

·        After combining the three components, transfer the mixture into a spray bottle. Because shaking the spray bottle to integrate the components would result in messy foaming, we suggest combining the ingredients in a bowl first.