How to Remove Urine Scent From Mattresses

No matter what precautions are taken, it seems impossible that a child's mattress will be free of evening mishaps when they're potty training. The scent of urine in a mattress will smell up the entire room. Try these tips to remove urine smell from mattresses.

Several soft cloths
Carpet or upholstery cleaner
Baking soda

Instructions

- 1
  Open the windows in the room to get the air moving and to help dry the mattress. Turn on a ceiling or oscillating fan as well.
- 2
  Soak up as much of the urine as you can with a dry towel.
- 3
  Clean the mattress with a carpet and upholstery cleaner. Scrub with a soft cloth and then soak up any excess fluids with a dry towel.
- 4
  Let the mattress air dry. This may take about 24 hours, depending on how wet it was.
- 5
  Spray the mattress with an odor remover spray. Be sure and cover the entire area and a little bit outside of it.
- 6
  Let the mattress dry.
- 7
  Sprinkle baking soda on the mattress if it still smells. Let it sit for 24 hours and then vacuum it off.

How to Select a Mattress

How to Make a Sofa Bed Mattress Comfortable

Mattresses