How To Get Dog Urine Out Of Mattress

How to Get Dog and Cat Urine Out of Your Mattress

Pet accidents happen — sometimes on your bed — but that doesn't mean you have to live with the unpleasant stains and odors.

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Time

A full day

Complexity

Beginner

Cost

$20-50

Introduction

If you have an excitable puppy or a senior cat, chances are you will experience a few accidents. And yes, sometimes those accidents will happen on the bed. It's no secret that cleaning a mattress is a tricky task. But with the right supplies at your disposal, it is possible to get pet urine stains — and the smell that comes with them — out of your mattress.

Tools Required

Materials Required

Baking soda
Enzymatic cleaner
Lavender essential oil (optional)
White vinegar

Project step-by-step (7)

Step 2

Blot Up Liquid

If the pet stain is fresh, use a clean cotton towel to soak up as much of the urine as possible.
- Press down firmly on the stained area, but do not rub.
- Paper towels will also work for this step but you'll likely use quite a few of them.
Skip this step if the stain is already dry.

Blot up liquid

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Step 3

Make Vinegar Solution

Mix together a homemade cleaning solution of 50 percent white vinegar and 50 percent cold water.
- Use 1/2 cup of each ingredient to start.
- Add a few drops of lavender essential oil if you can't stand the vinegar smell.
Pour the solution into your spray bottle.

Make vinegar solution

Step 4

Apply the Vinegar Mixture

Spray a liberal amount of the vinegar solution over the affected area of your mattress.
- Let the solution sit for five minutes, then blot it up with a fresh towel.
Repeat this step at least one more time.

Apply the vinegar mixture

Step 5

Treat Cat Urine With Enzymatic Cleaner

Cat urine contains ammonia and an amino acid called felinine, both of which cause strong household odors.
Use an enzymatic cleaner to break down urine molecules and destroy smells.
- Follow the product's instructions to treat your mattress.

Step 6

Use Baking Soda to Remove Odors

After the stain is removed, sprinkle a generous layer of baking soda over the mattress.
- Let the powder sit for eight to 10 hours
- This will also help absorb lingering moisture.
Vacuum up the baking soda.
Repeat if needed.

Treat cat urine with an enzymatic cleaner

Step 7

Dry the Mattress

Place the mattress outside in the sun for several hours to dry it.
- This will prevent mold and mildew growth. The sun's UV rays can also kill bacteria.
Alternatively, use a fan to dry the mattress.

Dry the mattress

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