Urine on mattress - please help!

churchrat

hi
wonder if anyone can help. A friends 9yr old wets the bed, usually not a problem but the other night he managed to miss the plastic covering and soaked the bed. Its now clean and dry (ish) but there is still a smell.
Does anyone know how to get rid of the smell??
She does not want to buy another new one, and he is upset because he thinks all his friends will smell it.

many thanks for any help

tomterm8

Two methods:

1. Get a stiff brush, and clean mattress with warm / hot biological washing powder, using towels to get off as much water as possible.

2. If mattress is dry and stain has been on for a long time, mix up 1 cup of salt with 1 cup of bicarb of soda. Liberally sprinkle on mattress. Leave for several hours. Very carefully vacume off.

You can do both 1 & 2 if needed, but you must dry out the mattress thoroughly if using biological washing powder, and use gloves for both options. Leave the mattress outside for several hours if its a dry day too.

Tim_Deegan

tomterm8 wrote: »

Two methods:

1. Get a stiff brush, and clean mattress with warm / hot biological washing powder, using towels to get off as much water as possible.

2. If mattress is dry and stain has been on for a long time, mix up 1 cup of salt with 1 cup of bicarb of soda. Liberally sprinkle on mattress. Leave for several hours. Very carefully vacume off.

You can do both 1 & 2 if needed, but you must dry out the mattress thoroughly if using biological washing powder, and use gloves for both options. Leave the mattress outside for several hours if its a dry day too.

I wouldn't try number 1, as many people will have an allergic reaction to bio washing detergents, and it would be almost impossible to remove all traces.

Try the antibacterial Fabreeze, then air it outside to dry. Then buy a waterproof mattress protector (the breathable type, not the horrible plastic ones).

Butterfly_Brain

White vinegar is a good neutraliser for urine

rev229

Qvc sell a product that gets rid of the smell.

tomterm8

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

I wouldn't try number 1, as many people will have an allergic reaction to bio washing detergents, and it would be almost impossible to remove all traces.

Try the antibacterial Fabreeze, then air it outside to dry. Then buy a waterproof mattress protector (the breathable type, not the horrible plastic ones).

I think anyone who has an allergic reaction would probably know, since they would find out the first time they wore clothes washed in bio washing powder. Obvious, if allergic don't do it, but bio actually breaks down the enzymes in the unmentionable, whereas pretty much everything else just gets rid of the smell.

bluetimone97

Surgical spirit(available from any chemist) 1 part to 5 parts water

Tim_Deegan

tomterm8 wrote: »

I think anyone who has an allergic reaction would probably know, since they would find out the first time they wore clothes washed in bio washing powder. Obvious, if allergic don't do it, but bio actually breaks down the enzymes in the unmentionable, whereas pretty much everything else just gets rid of the smell.

The difference with clothes washed in a washing machine is that they go through a number of rinses to remove the traces of washing powder. You can't do that with a mattress, so it could result in serious skin problems even in people without sensitive skin.

Penelope_Penguin

churchrat wrote: »

hi
wonder if anyone can help. A friends 9yr old wets the bed, usually not a problem but the other night he managed to miss the plastic covering and soaked the bed. Its now clean and dry (ish) but there is still a smell.
Does anyone know how to get rid of the smell??
She does not want to buy another new one, and he is upset because he thinks all his friends will smell it.

many thanks for any help

You've got several good replies here I'll add this to the existing thread to give some more :T

Penny. x

Primrose

It's a bit after the event now but in an emergency, using a hairdryer to dry a mattress often works if it has to be put back into use within a few hours. You never know when accidents are likely to happen with small children or elderly visiting relatives etc so it's worth investing in permanent waterproof mattress protectors for all beds. The problem with some of them is that they can be uncomfortable to lie on in hot weather. Dunelm (try their website) sell fine towelling-type waterproof fitted mattress covers at reasonable prices and I find these do the job very well.