I want my house to always smell fresh and clean. Sometimes animals add a bit of unpleasant “aroma,” but they are already used to dealing with this, but when a person creates the problem, few people know how to do it correctly. Therefore, it will not hurt each of us to become familiar with how to get rid of the smell of human urine, how to remove it, what effective methods and means exist.
What is urine and why does it smell?
Urine is a human waste product that has a rather complex composition. It mainly consists of uric acid, salts and other substances that the body no longer needs. Urine is excreted after processing by the kidneys. They filter the blood, clearing it of proteins, salts, toxins, and waste. Urine does not dissolve in water.
This is why washing the surface is not enough. You just need to get rid of the particles that cause the unpleasant aroma, and not try to kill it.
If we are talking about the toilet, then cleaning agents and neutralizers are constantly used here. But what if the problem is in the living rooms, if urine gets on the bed linen, sofa, clothes or carpets? Here you will have to work hard. Although, knowing proven methods, this will not be difficult to do.
The issue is most acute in premises where elderly people or patients suffering from enuresis live.
Many people wonder why there is no unpleasant ombre in children's urine, but it is so difficult to remove it from adults. This is due to the fact that there is still no “garbage” in the small body, no residues from taking medications and other components.
Note!
The smell of urine in the apartment does not appear immediately after the “trouble.” And after some time, when the water contained in it evaporates, and only decay products remain.
How to wash fresh stains on panties when they appear in the future
It is advisable to use washing powder without phosphates. It is more expensive, but does not spoil things and promotes proper cleansing of dirt rather than its absorption into the fabric. For underwear, it is generally better to use liquid products. They are easier to rinse, do not cause irritation and do not spoil the structure of the fabric.
To quickly solve the problem of how to wash panties from yellow stains or traces of blood, feces, sweat, you need to immediately soak the contaminated area with cold water and rub. The main stain should be removed. If this is a problem, you should use a cleaning product. Then wash immediately in a large amount of soapy substance.
Now you know how to wash any stains on your underwear, and in the future dealing with this problem at home will not be difficult. The main thing is not to forget about the mark you saw on your panties, and not to put the item in the laundry basket for the future.
How to withdraw
Many people try to remove the smell of urine using air freshener, perfume or other fragrances. It ends up getting worse. The chemical components of the selected product react with the liquid on the surface. The aroma not only becomes more intense. Getting him out after this will be even more difficult.
Special means
Have you decided to go to the household chemicals store? The right solution, especially if the problem is not a one-time problem, but other methods cannot remove the smell of urine. There are many options for combating unpleasant odors. But when choosing, you should consider that:
- Alkaline based products are prohibited. When using them, the size of the spot will only increase, and the nasty ombre will be eliminated only for a short period of time;
- conventional means, even if they contain o, are not suitable;
- Some substances can cause an acute allergic reaction in the body. If there are small children, allergy sufferers or pets in the house, you need to be very responsible about your choice.
If you are making a purchase for the first time, you cannot just look at the cost and blindly believe the information on the packaging. Get advice from the store manager, read reviews on the Internet left by people who have also encountered a similar problem.
Note!
Good results can be achieved by using silver-based household chemicals, as well as some animal urine products.
Folk remedies
Many available tools can cope with the problem, you just need to know how to use them correctly:
- Vinegar. Perhaps this is the most popular remedy. It perfectly kills microbes that cause unpleasant odor in urine, and also destroys uric acid molecules. To treat, you need to mix it in a ratio of 1:5 with water, wet a clean cotton cloth, and wipe the stain well. Then ventilate the room so that the vinegar aroma comes out. Usually works the first time.
- Soda. Excellent absorbent. It can eliminate odor, even if it is old. If the stain is fresh, sprinkle it well with baking soda, leave it until dry, and vacuum it. If it is already dry, the surface should be slightly wetted by sprinkling with water from a spray bottle, and then do the same manipulations. There is no need to rub in soda.
- Hydrogen peroxide. Another way to get rid of an old stain. The surface must be moistened, sprinkled with baking soda, and then sprinkled with a mixture of peroxide and water (1:1 proportions). A chemical reaction will begin, as a result of which all the “fragrant” microbes will be drawn to the surface. After drying, you also need to vacuum it well.
- Iodine. This is a product for removing baby urine stains. It will not be able to cope with more serious contaminants. You need to dissolve 20 drops of iodine in a bucket of water and wash the stained surface.
Important!
Iodine, even in such a minimal amount, can leave stains, so it is better not to use the solution on light-colored materials.
- Potassium permanganate. This remedy acts like iodine. You need to add a few grains to the water to make a light pink solution and treat the surface with it. It also cannot be used on light-colored surfaces, and it cannot be used to remove strong old stains.
- Ammonia with vodka. The mixture copes well with ammonia, which can smell like the urine of an old or seriously ill person. You need to mix 2 tbsp. ammonia and 200 ml of vodka (or diluted alcohol), wipe the contaminated areas with a napkin or cloth.
- Lemon acid. To get rid of an unpleasant odor, you need to take a spoonful of citric acid, dissolving it with a small amount of water, or squeeze the juice from one lemon. Use a spray bottle to treat the stain. Leave for half an hour, spray again. Wipe several times with a cloth dampened in clean water.
- Laundry soap. To treat the surface of human urine, you can use laundry soap. It is quite effective, but it can also leave stains on the surface; rinsing the sofa or mattress will not work. Therefore, it can only be used on multi-colored or dark surfaces. It is enough to lather the sponge with soap, and then treat the stain with it several times. Then blot with a clean cloth and dry.
- Bleaching. This remedy used to be one of the most popular. But given how aggressive it is, it is recommended to avoid it. It should be borne in mind that the fumes from bleach very strongly corrode the mucous membrane, so if you use it, then in a minimal amount and only for crumpling surfaces that it will not “corrode.”
Remove by drying
This method is simple, but it only helps neutralize the smell of children, and only if the stain was noticed in time. You need to blot the stain with a paper napkin, then cover it with white paper or gauze folded several times and iron it until completely dry.
You can dry the surface with a hair dryer. You need to direct the air flow to the stain from different sides, blowing for 10-12 minutes from each position. In this case, the windows must be open. This way, the smell will go away faster.
Useful tips
To remove fresh yellow spots and stains from adult laundry, wash it in a machine with a large amount of powder or liquid detergent. For a good result, you will need a pre-wash and an additional rinse.
Silk linen is washed by hand in warm water with the addition of liquid detergent for washing delicate fabrics.
Clothes with yellow marks remaining from an unsuccessful wash should not be ironed. After this, the urine will penetrate even more into the tissue.
Products containing chlorine should not be used to remove stains from children's clothing. They can cause allergies and skin rashes.
If vinegar is used for cleaning, the procedure is carried out with open windows or in a well-ventilated area.
If there is an odor left on the fabric after cleaning, some antibacterial powder or baby detergent is suitable to remove it. They differ in the content of substances that help remove unpleasant odors.
To combat fresh stains, you can use a mixture of glycerin and ammonia. Old ones are removed by a solution of oxalic acid: a teaspoon is mixed in 20 ml of water. After several hours of exposure, the remaining substances are washed in a soapy solution with the addition of 2 teaspoons of ammonia per liter of liquid.
Lemon juice is effective, dripping onto yellowing areas and waiting for time. Then wash and rinse things as usual.
For successful removal, fresh stains are treated with a solution of table salt or hyposulfite before washing. A teaspoon of the substance is diluted in a glass of water.
Alcohol diluted half with water effectively combats this type of problem. After zonal treatment of the tissue, wait some time. Wash things with laundry soap.
There are enough ways to remove yellow spots. The choice of the appropriate option is influenced by the color and type of fabric, the age of contamination and the availability of the necessary funds at hand.
Removing an unpleasant “aroma” is not always easy. Especially when it comes to urine, because it not only has a persistent unpleasant odor, but can also leave yellow stains on linen and clothes. Cat feces can be especially difficult to deal with since uric acid is more concentrated in animals. However, with a little effort, you can get rid of both the stain itself and the unpleasant odor.
Getting rid of the smell of baby urine
Children's urine also requires quick removal from any surfaces, although at first and even after a couple of days there is practically no smell. It is best to use baking soda and drying agent for this. Baking soda will absorb germs, and drying will help quickly dry out a mattress or sofa. If the stain has already dried on its own, it is better to use a mixture of baking soda and peroxide.
It's good if the mattress is removable. It must be removed, washed with the addition of concentrated gels, and then dried in the fresh air.
Advice!
The stain can be pre-washed with vinegar, treated with citric acid or laundry soap.
Neutralization and removal
The goal is to gradually neutralize the main ingredients in the urine so that no odor or stain remains. This method is especially good in the case of cat urine, which is saturated with various thiols, substances that give such a sharp and unpleasant odor.
First, blot the area with napkins to absorb the bulk of the urine, if it concerns an incident in the recent past. The wipes are pressed into the stain without rubbing. If it is a carpet, then you can use rag napkins and simply step on them. Do not use wipes soaked in water to prevent urine diluted with water from spreading further and deeper.
As an option, you can use an absorbent made from cat litter of the finest fraction. Sprinkle it on the stain, press down lightly and let sit for half an hour. It is then vacuumed up completely before removing the urine from the mattress or carpet.
It is more difficult to remove stains that are already dried and ingrained:
When working with vinegar and before washing off the urine, be sure to open all windows wide open or at least provide a large flow of fresh air and even a draft.
This is an excellent option on how to remove the smell of baby urine, and even the pungent and nasty smell of cat urine. However, it copes somewhat worse with old, stubborn stains, which should still be lightly moistened with water first.
Getting rid of the smell of urine from elderly people and bedridden patients
It is very difficult to remove the smell of urine from the clothes of an old person, and if he is also bedridden, then it is necessary not only to deal with dirt, but also to use interrupting agents. In a room where there is a patient, even the walls become saturated with unpleasant odors.
In addition to washing and treating stains, you must regularly take measures to eliminate the unpleasant odor of urine. To do this, the room must be ventilated every few hours, the floors must be washed at least once a day with the addition of bleach or using special disinfectants. It is better to remove carpets, heavy curtains too.
Change bedding daily and wash separately from other items so that they are not saturated with unpleasant odors.
Of course, you need to wash the patient too. Otherwise, it will be impossible to get rid of the smell.
Getting rid of urine smell in the toilet
It is already quite easy to overcome this problem. For processing you can use:
- chlorine-containing products (but not pure bleach). They kill bacteria and germs, perfectly clean the surface of the toilet bowl, and give the room a pleasant aroma;
- products containing acid. Suitable not only for odor removal, but primarily for cleaning heavily soiled surfaces;
- sticks that are glued directly to the surface of the toilet;
- special soap or aroma balls that are immersed directly into the tank.
Important!
When working, be sure to use protective gloves.
To maintain the result, you can use gel or aerosol fresheners after each visit to the toilet.
Old smell
If measures to remove the smell of urine are not taken in a timely manner, it will simply permeate the entire room. Moreover, people living here will get used to it and will not feel it. It will be unbearable for guests.
To combat old aroma, drastic measures are needed. In some cases, it is necessary to remove the floors and re-cover the walls; sometimes it is enough to change the mattress or bedspread, or buy new carpets. Although sometimes the smell is absorbed very deeply even into the base of the sofa and bed.
You can try washing curtains, tulle, tablecloths, clothes and bedding. And if it doesn’t help, you’ll also have to buy a new one.
What to do for prevention
Removing urine odor is a very difficult task. Therefore, we must try with all our might to prevent it or at least reduce it to a minimum. There are special pads and diapers for those suffering from enuresis. And if a person is embarrassed to use them or does not admit the existence of a problem, you can cover sofas and beds with oilcloth and lay down urological diapers.
Waterproof mattress covers are sold for mattresses. Of course, sheets, bedspreads and blankets will get dirty, but washing them is not difficult. Moreover, there are household chemicals that remove stains and odors on sale.
A persistent smell of urine can appear in anyone's home. There are many reasons. These include small children, animals, and sick relatives. Now you know how to get rid of this problem and try to prevent it. Just remember that you cannot use aggressive products such as bleach. They can cause harm not only to furniture, carpets and other surfaces, but also to your health.
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Drying upholstered furniture after treatment
- Natural drying. Don't touch the sofa and just wait until it dries.
- Artificial. Iron. Remember: it should not remain in one place for more than 1-2 seconds, so as not to burn the fabric.
- Hair dryer. Don't forget to turn it off periodically.
- Dry sheet. Cover the sofa with it and wipe thoroughly.
- Fan. You need to place the fan opposite the wet spot.
You can get rid of urine on the sofa quickly and effectively. The main thing is to follow all the recommendations, otherwise you can ruin the sofa.
