What is the best way to clean urine out of a mattress?
Mattresses can be very difficult to fully clean because they consist of so many layers of fabric, but with some effort the smell of urine can be removed. If you are potty-training a child or have a bet-wetter, you may consider a plastic mattress cover until training is complete. But if an accident happens, there are steps you can take to clean up the mess. Mix warm water with household dish soap in a large bucket. Using a clean rag, scrub the mixture into the mattress. Be sure to scrub the entire area. Let the soap sink it for about 10 minutes before using clean water to clean the entire area again. Let dry. If a smell remains, try the next step. Mix 1 cup vinegar with a gallon of cool water. In a ventilated area or a bedroom with the windows open and a fan going, scrub the vinegar mixture into the mattress, then use clean water to scrub the mattress again. Let the mattress air dry completely and the stain and smell should be gone. If not, go to the next step. Mix 1 cup bleach with a g
