How to Save a Mattress When Kids (or Adults) Wet

Getting Rid of Urine Smell

Anyone with kids, or pets for that matter, knows that the smell of urine can be tough to get rid of. The key to removing urine, whether it is human or pet, is to use an enzyme based product.  The enzyme binds with the protein component of the urine so that it can be removed.  Cleansers without this feature simply mask the odor but do not permanently remove it.

Fresh Stains

Odorzyme is a fresh smelling enzyme based cleaner.  This cleaner can simply be sprayed on the spot to saturate it and be allowed to dry.  It can be used on fresh stains to neutralize the protein enzyme.

This product can also be used as a laundry additive if urine smell remains in clothing.  Often, just washing in hot water will set in the smell, not remove it.  Presoaking in Odorzyme before doing regular laundry effectively rids clothing, bedding, incontinence pads, etc of urine stains and odor.

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As a FT Personal Care Attendant to an elder with severe incontinence, this product has been a game changer. It has improved air quality and the laundry service appreciates the organic breakdown that pre-treats her bed pads and clothes. They now come back smelling much fresher. I highly recommend this spray.

Set-in Stains

If you have a set-in stain on your mattress or floor, we recommend Urine Erase, which is an enzyme based 2-step cleaner.  The first step is to mix the enzyme packet with tepid water and saturate the stain for 8 hours.  The second step is to use the special solution that comes in the bottle to saturate the stain and let air dry.  Air drying can take some time.  Using a fan can speed up the process.

The amount of product that you use should roughly be the same as the amount of urine that caused the stain. New home owners or apartment dwellers whose floors and carpets are smelly from previous owners’ pets report that using Urine Erase permanently erases the odor.

Prevention

Once you get your mattress cleaned, I recommend that you buy a thin breathable waterproof cover for all the mattresses at your house.  This comfortable cover will protect all your mattresses from further wetting episodes as well as bed bugs and dust mites.  If it becomes soiled, it’s simple to remove it and machine wash and dry.

The best thing about this waterproof cover is that you don’t even know it is there.  It’s noiseless and breathable but in place when you need it.

If your child (or parent) frequently wets the bed, waterproof, washable bed mats protect the sheets and the mattress.  The pads with tuck-in sides are best for children since they often move around in their sleep.  When your loved one wets, you can simply wash the waterproof pad instead of an entire set of sheets. These pads come in a variety of sizes: to fit a chair, twin, double, or queen bed.