5 Simple Tips To Clean A Urine Soaked Mattress

Whether it is your pet or your child, urine stains on a mattress can be really frustrating. There are chemical products available which can help clean a urine soaked mattress, but many a times the side effects from the chemicals can be worse than the problem you set out to clean.

If you are wondering how to get a urine soaked mattress clean, then there are some easy ways you can try apart from letting it soak in the sun. No doubt, sunlight is one of the best treatments for a urine soaked mattress but when it comes to getting rid of the odour, you need a lot more than sunlight.

KNOW THE BEST WAYS TO CLEAN YOUR MATTRESS

To avoid the mattress from getting ruined than what it already is, here are some of the natural ways and simple tips to clean a urine soaked mattress. Take a look:

With Vinegar

With Vinegar

Scrub as much of the area as possible and then rinse it with hot water. Now, add vinegar to the rinsed water and throw it over the stain. Allow the mattress to air dry completely.

With Peroxide

With Peroxide

Using peroxide directly on the mattress will spoil the material, so it is best to add a little peroxide in a mug of water and then wash the urine stain. Scrub the mattress with a hard bristled brush to lighten the stain.

With Salt

With Salt

A simple tip to clean a urine soaked mattress is with the help of rock salt. Melt a handful of rock salt in a cup of water and pour it over the stain. After 15 minutes, scrub the stain with a rough cloth. Repeat the process if needed.

With Lemon

With Lemon

Lemon will help to get rid of the urine stain on the mattress. All you have to do is sprinkle a little lemon over the urine stain and allow it to soak in the sun. After half an hour, pour a little vinegar over the area to lighten the stain.

With Bleach

With Bleach

Thoroughly wash the surface of the urine mattress with a strong detergent. Then, mix some bleach in hot water and throw it over the urine stain. It will immediately dissolve the stain.

Story first published: Thursday, April 17, 2014, 15:57 [IST]
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