How to Remove Pee From Mattress (Remove Any Stain Or Smell).
Accidents can happen to anyone, but they are more common with children or pets. It’s important to act quickly if you find a mattress on which someone has urinated.
It’s best to act quickly. Fresh urine is easier to remove than dried urine. do not overwet your mattress when cleaning. This can cause mould and mildew to form if the mattress is not dried properly. It is important to follow the cleaning instructions provided by your mattress manufacturer.
Understanding Pee-chemistry
The pH of pee is the highest among body fluids. It ranges from 4.6-8, with a mean of 6. The urine contains 95% water and also urea, ammonia (NH3), uric acids, and creatinine. The ammonia is the main cause of the smell, and the yellowish pigment urochrome is responsible for the staining.
Cleaning solutions that break down pee odour and stains are necessary to treat them.
How to Remove fresh urine from the mattress (less than 12 hours old)
What you’ll need:
- White Vinegar
- Baking soda
- Cold water
- Cloth or paper towel
- Gloves [Precautionary/Optional]
- The fan is optional.
- Vacuum [To remove baking soda/Optional]
Use paper towels or a cloth to absorb and remove the liquid if the urine is still moist. You can use a paper towel or a clean cloth. It’s much easier to clean up fresh urine than spots that have dried out.
Dip a towel in a mixture of white vinegar and cold water. Dab this solution on the whole area, and continue to absorb any excess liquid with a paper towel or cloth. Repeat the process as necessary until the urine is removed.
You can then sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the area to absorb any moisture that remains. Let the mattress air dry for at least 18 hrs before vacuuming the baking soda. Enjoy a clean, fresh mattress!
How to Remove Stains & Dry Urine from Mattresses
What you’ll need:
- Hydrogen Peroxide (3%)
- Baking soda
- Use any enzyme-based dishwashing liquid or cleaner.
- Spray bottle of high quality.
- Essential Oil [To camouflage pungent pee smell/Optional].
- Cloth or paper towel
- Gloves [Precautionary/Optional]
- The fan is optional.
- Vacuum [To remove baking soda/Optional]
For dried urine, you’ll need a stronger stain-fighting concoction than for fresh urine.
To fill the 250ml spray bottle, mix 5 parts hydrogen peroxide with 1 part baking soda. To fill the spray bottle, you will need approximately 200 ml of Hydrogen Peroxide along with three tablespoons of baking soda. Add a few drops of your favourite essential oil to reduce the smell (I like the lemon).
Pour the mixture into a sprayer. Baking soda clumps can clog up the sprayer’s pipe, so you should choose a bottle with a larger tube. Remove any filters from the spray bottle.
Spray generously on the affected mattress area. Allow it to completely dry. Open your windows and turn on the fan. You’ll have a white residue left after it’s dried. This can be removed with a vacuum. Your mattress should now look and smell fantastic!
What is the science behind cleaning solutions?
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate has a pH higher than 7. When water (pH 7) and sodium bicarbonate are mixed, a basic solution is created with a pH of close to 8.3.
Hydrogen peroxide, on the other hand, is a weaker acid that has a pH value of 4.6. Mixing a basic solution with an acidic one will neutralize their properties and produce a salt. This reaction activates the cleaning properties, which break down pee stains on your mattress and the odours.
How to Remove the Pee Smell from a Mattress
Materials needed:
- Essential Oil of Your Choice
- Laundry detergent
- Vinegar
essential oil is the best way to reduce the urine smell from a mattress. Lemon works well to neutralize pungent odours, while eucalyptus has a fresh scent. Mix 5-10 drops of the essential oil in water, then pour it into a spray bottle. Spray a thin layer of the mixture over the area that was soaked by urine. Do not soak the mattress, as this could damage it or lead to mould and mildew. Allow the area to dry completely before you put any bedding on. You’ll then have a nice-smelling mattress.
Another great tool to combat odours is laundry detergent. Mix a few teaspoons of laundry detergent with some cold water. Pour or spray the solution onto the affected area.
You can also use a solution that is a half-and-half mix of water and vinegar as a last resort. Vinegar is very effective at neutralizing smells if you can tolerate it until it fades.
How to Remove Cat or Dog Urine from a Mattress
Materials needed:
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Liquid dishwashing soap
- Baking soda
- Any essential oil [Optional]
Pet urine, such as that from a dog or cat, can be a bit more concentrated and smellier. You can use the same ingredients as the one used for the dried urine method but in different concentrations.
You’ll need 5 parts hydrogen peroxide, 2 parts baking soda, a few squirts of liquid dishwashing soap, and a couple of drops of essential oil. Mix well and add this to a spray bottle. Make sure you get all of the affected areas with the solution. Then, let it sit. You may need to vacuum up the leftover dry residue from the baking soda.
Cat and dog urine stains can take a few rounds of applying this DIY solution before the stain and smell are entirely gone off the mattress. Be patient, and make sure you continue to air out the room the mattress is located in. Also, wait until the mattress is completely dry before doing another round.
How to Remove Urine from a Memory Foam Mattress or Latex Mattress
These methods work equally well for latex or memory foam mattresses. It is best to check the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.
As I have already said, do not overwet your mattress. This can lead to mould and mildew.
Closing Thoughts
Nobody likes to deal with a mattress that is stained or smells bad. Unfortunately, accidents with urine do happen. You don’t have to worry – you can eliminate the smell with some effort. If there has been an accident with urine on your mattress before, it is likely to happen again.
It makes sense, then, to invest in a waterproof mattress protector so you don’t have to waste time trying to remove stains or smells. You can also use our handy guide to choose the best mattress protector.
This guide is intended to be helpful. Please share any tips and tricks you may have for removing urine stains or smells in the comments section below.
