How do you remove urine smell out of a mattress?

Question

My son used to wet the bed and it smells of urine. Any ideas has how to remove the smell out? Matress is only 5 years old so do not want to replace it.

Answer 1

I would try one of the products on the market for removing dog urine odor.  Walmart sells a couple and I know it works and smells pretty good.  They I would try spraying with Febreeze or Lysol spray.  If you know anyone with a Rainbow vacuum cleaner you can put a huge plastic bag over it and suck all the air out and then fill it back up with fresh air.

Answer 2

unfortunately i have seldom come across a product that would do that! i have tried some furniture cleaners but they don't really work that well. ur best bet is to look for another one there are plenty of discount furniture stores around to look at! good luck!

Answer 3

bio tex  pre-wash it and then a hot main wash to follow

Answer 4

I had to do this when my daughter was potty training. Try using warm soapy water (liquid dish soap). Use a medium bristled brush, and go in circles. Rinse it off using a rag or sponge. Towel dry then let it finish air drying. Once it is dried spray it with fabreeze. I had tried so many things and then someone told me about this and it really worked. Of course my daughter had to sleep in another bed for a couple of days until the mattress dried completely.

Answer 5

My lil' one did this and I took the mattress outside , on a hot sunny day and poored bleach on it and then leaned it on the fence and would rotate it every 2-3 hours until it dry, it worked but it was a pain, so after that I went and bought a waterproof mattress cover! good luck!

Answer 6

I have heard that wiping it with a borax solution will work, but have not tried it myself. Do you have a shampooer you can use to clean it with?

Answer 7

spray it heavily with fa breeze and let it air dry . this might take several spraying but it may work. or replace the mattress.

Answer 8

Have you treated the mattress with anything before now. You've been given some great tips already. But if the urine has been in the mattress for a long time, you will probably have to replace it. If so, there are deals out there and you don't have to replace the box spring. Then I would cover it with a plastic mattress cover under a mattress pad. Good luck.

Answer 9

Consider renting a steam cleaner. These work great for cleaning mattresses. While you're at it clean yours too. It will remove all those nasty dust mites. I would not pour bleach directly on the mattress. Bleach will rot the fibers. You could dilute it with water and spray it on the mattress and then suck it out with the steam cleaner or shop vac that sucks up water.