How do I Get Urine Smells Out of a Mattress?

As most parents know, despite their best planning and precautions, bed wetting still happens. Diapers fail or an otherwise potty-trained child has a bad night, leaving behind a urine-soaked mattress. Cleaning up the mess and removing the stain is difficult, but removing the lingering urine odor can often be more challenging. With patience and persistence, you can usually fully remove the odor by using some common household items.

Towels
Vinegar
Baking soda
Vacuum cleaner

Instructions

- 1
  Blot away as much urine as possible with a dry towel. Continue to blot at the stain until no more urine transfers to the towel.
- 2
  Saturate the stain and surrounding area with vinegar. Blot the vinegar with a clean, dry towel. Continue blotting the stain until no more vinegar transfers to the towel.
- 3
  Cover the stain with a thin layer of baking soda to neutralize odor. Allow the baking soda to penetrate for 24 hours.
- 4
  Vacuum the mattress to remove the baking soda. Verify that the odor is removed. Place clean bedding on the mattress and resume regular use.

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