So one of The Bigs favorite forms of punishment for me is pee. They like to pee all over their rooms, all over their clothes, all over my van..... The fun really never stops.
We go through cycles and right now we're in the middle of a doosy! I've gotten to the point where they both wear diapers all day because even though they say they are using the toilet there is still pee everywhere all day......
So here's my question for you all..... What the heck have you used to clean pee that has worked for you?!?!? I feel like I have tried everything in the world and I can still smell it! Everywhere!
I've thrown away countless sheets and blankets and we're on their 6-7 th mattress and frankly it's expensive to replace that stuff over and over! I got smart and left the plastic on their mattresses this time along with a mattress protector( they will remove the protector to pee) bit still I can't get the smell out of sheets and blankets and I wash them at least every two days!
How about carpets?! I bought a shampooer and do the carpets in their rooms weekly but the smell is so strong. I'm not sure if they are actually peeing on the carpet because I don't find actual spots but again the smell is awful!!!
Then there's the van..... Zo is hell bent on peeing in it almost every time we go anywhere..... I don't even know where to begin in the van. I was his booster with the dog pee cleaner and spray down the seats and the floor but it always smells.
Any suggestions?!?! Comments?! Help?! LOL moments you would like to share about pee?!
I use my Bissell Carpet Cleaner instead of the towel Hope this helps :)
ReplyDeleteStep 1
If the area is still wet you should first attempt to absorb the urine. Leaving it there to dry out will only encourage bacterial growth which causes the smell.
The best method is to place several layers of paper towel over the wet area and tread on it so as to soak up as much of the urine as you possibly can. You may have to repeat this several times until no more urine can be soaked up.
Sometimes urine accidents have already dried because you did not notice them previously. You can find dried urine spots on your carpet with the aid of a black light. The urine stains will fluoresce under the ultra violet light in a darkened room. Hand held black lights are quite inexpensive usually costing between $15 - $25.
Of course, you can always save the expense of a black light. Find the urine spots by using your nose. Just get down on your carpet and sniff and find the offensive urine odors that way.
Step 2
Mix a solution of fifty percent white vinegar and fifty percent water. You must use a liberal amount of this solution to reach the carpet fibers deep down. Work the solution into the carpet with a scrubbing brush to ensure it penetrates the carpet fibers below.
Then blot the area using the paper towel method above to absorb the vinegar mixture. The vinegar will neutralize the ammonia in the urine. If you own a wet/dry vacuum extractor use that to remove excess moisture.
Step 3
When the area has dried or almost dried sprinkle a good handful of baking soda over the soiled area.
Mix half a cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of detergent. Plain liquid dishwashing detergent is required. Do not use caustic dishwasher detergent. Caution: Do not use hydrogen peroxide that is stronger than 3% or stronger than 10 Volume. Bleaching may occur on some carpets with stronger solutions. A spot test in an inconspicuous area is advised.
Step 4
Slowly pour the hydrogen peroxide and dishwashing detergent mixture over the baking soda. (Alternatively you can use a spray bottle for the hydrogen peroxide solution). Then work the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide mixture well into the carpet with your fingers or with a scrubbing brush.
Allow the area to dry completely. Once the area is thoroughly dry, vacuum up the baking soda. Use a hard bristled brush to loosen up the baking soda if necessary.
That's all there is to it. Your carpet will smell fresh and free from urine odor.
If you don't have hydrogen peroxide on hand you could substitute it in an emergency for a spray laundry stain remover. Check the bottle. If it says 'Oxy' anywhere on the label then it probably contains hydrogen peroxide.
In areas that have been heavily soiled with urine you may have to repeat the process again.