How to remove wee from a mattress: The 7 simple steps to follow
URINE stains aren't pleasant to remove but it's fairly easy to clean up urine when your child has had an accident. Here's how to remove wee from a mattress.
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If you’ve got children, you’re definitely going to have to deal with a wetting-the-bed scenario at one point in your life. It’s easy to clean clothes when your child wets themselves, but it’s much more difficult to clean their mattress. Express.co.uk reveals how to remove wee from a mattress, according to Cleanipedia.
Human and animal urine is made from uric acid crystals, which means you need to use an enzyme-based cleaning solution to remove them.
Any of these products will help to permanently remove the acid, odour and bacteria, which is essential to maintaining proper hygiene.
The Cleanipedia advice reads: “Make sure to check the label on your chosen product and follow the instructions to ensure you use it safely and effectively.
“Always test any cleaning product in a small area first before continuing.
“With a problem like urine stains on a mattress, it’s important to act fast!
“Soak up as much liquid as possible with clean cloths or paper towels as soon as you become aware of the situation.”
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How to remove wee from a mattress
To get wee out of your mattress, you’ll need six things:
- Dry towel
- Spray bottle
- Vacuum
- Baking soda
- Biological washing powder
- Water
Step one
Start by blotting excess urine from the sheets with a dry towel, cloth or paper towels and then strip the bed.
Cleanipedia warns: “Avoid rubbing the stain, as this will only spread the urine deeper into the mattress.”
Step two
Baking soda works magic on stains and smells, so sprinkle a dash onto the affected area to absorb the remaining moisture.
You won’t be leaving it there, don’t worry!
Step three
Now, whip up a solution of biological washing powder and water
Cleanipedia’s advice says: “Alternatively if you don’t mind the smell (which can be somewhat potent at first) you can try a solution of one part white vinegar to one part warm water.”
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Step four
Then, spray your chosen solution onto the stain and leave to sit for three to five minutes.
The cleaning site says: “You should use enough of the stain remover to counterbalance the amount of urine that has soaked into the mattress before leaving to air-dry.
“If using a commercial stain remover, always carefully follow the instructions on the product packaging, be sure to wear protective gloves, and open the windows for ventilation.
Step five
Next, it’s time to repeat step one and blot up any moisture with a towel or dry cloth.
The instructions read: “This is to get rid of any residual urine and prevent mould, so try to get the mattress as dry as possible.”
Step six
Bring back the baking soda and sprinkle it all over the entire mattress.
The Cleanipedia site says: “The mattress needs to be given time to dry out thoroughly – at least 18 hours – so you should make other sleeping arrangements and leave it to dry overnight.”
Step seven
Finally, vacuum up the baking soda and prop the mattress up outside or in a well-ventilated area to allow air to circulate and shift the last of the odour.