How to Get Urine Out of a Mattress the Green Way
It's almost impossible to get through childhood without a middle-of-the night accident. Wetting the bed accidents are bound to happen sooner or later. Plastic sheets or mattress covers are one option but they can be uncomfortable and hot. Below is an easy, green way to get rid of urine stains and odors. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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First thing - try to avoid having accidents. Make sure that children refrain from drinking too much about an hour before bedtime. Also, encourage children to use the toilet as part of their bedtime routine. Hopefully this will reduce the chance of an accident.
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If your pre-emptive efforts don't work, there are steps you can take to remove the urine stains and smell. Once you become aware of the situation, strip all the bedding off, including any mattress cover, and immediately put it all in the wash.
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Now that the mattress is exposed and you can see the extent of the stain, grab a box of baking soda. It doesn't matter the brand - they all will work. Cover the stained area with a liberal amount of baking soda. Be generous, most stains will require about a half a box.
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Let the baking soda sit on the stain for several hours. It will form a crust as it soaks up the moisture. Once it's dry, and this can take up to about six hours, you can remove the baking soda. The easiest way to do this is with a small hand vacuum. Once you've removed the baking soda the mattress should be dry. Let the mattress air out another hour or two before replacing the bedding.
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