Getting Urine Off Memory Foam Mattress?

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While this won't help you get the stain/odor out this may help in the future. Go to a medical supply store in your area and pick up some bed pads. They are large rectangular cotton pads that have a thin rubber backing. They are soft, comfortable, and really do work. The best thing is after an accident you just drop them into the wash, you don't have to deal with removing entire mattress pads all the time.
http://www.amazon.com/Duro-Med-3-Pl ... STNG0/ref=pd_ts_hpc_11?ie=UTF8&s=hpc

Post by serram

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This suggestion is too late for a lot of you but it might be worth your trying it. I had two boys who wet the bed until they started maturing into men. This meant they were 14-15 years of age. The doctors didn't worry about it, they said they would quit at that age. I got tired of buying mattresses. My pediatrician told me to buy them waterbeds. The next morning when they got up they pulled the wet sheets, etc. off of the bed and put them in the laundry. I brought out the bottle of Lysol wiped the mattresses down and let them dry. Then I made up the bed with clean sheets and it was ready to go again. It sure saved me a lot of money buying mattresses and frustration of not knowing how to help them. It worked great. Hopes this might help someone.

Post by grammy123

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YES! It can be washed, victory! My son wet the bed and I tried the pet odor remover/towels but it was too strong (he's recovered from autism spectrum, very sensitive to any type of chemicals). This might only work with a small topper (we have a 2" twin size) unless you have access to a very large washing machine, however, it worked wonderfully.

The BIG trick is to babysit the washing machine process and skip over the parts that would do damage. I crammed the topper in with equal weight on opposite sides for the spinner to work well; I let it fill with water & soap, then turned off the wash cycle and dipped/pushed it several times by hand (which shrunk it down, easier to wash). I skipped to the drain/rinse cycle, let it fill up with clean water and did the same thing. Then I skipped to the spin cycle, which I repeated to spin out excess water.

This was only a few hours ago and after laying it over ventilated sweater racks flat on the floor, it is almost dry. All urine smell is gone. It did pick up a few pieces of lint from the washer since it is so porous and a little sticky, but nothing at all major - so try wiping out the barrel very well beforehand. Hope that helps someone to avoid all those chemicals!

Post by aimwilk

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I don't necessarily have an answer for the cleaning problem BUT I do have an answer for the nighttime wetting problem. Find a reputable chiropractor who adjusts children and share the problem with him/her. I took my 7 yr old who was wetting every night and wearing pull ups; being teased by his younger brothers, too. It was literally overnight improvement! I highly recommend it to everyone I see having this problem. We have put kids through so much trying to fix this problem including limiting fluids to these thirsty little people. I tell you those days can be behind you! I'd love to hear from you if you try this!

Post by mom4boyz

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I have the exact same issue and am looking for a solution. My son slept on our bed twice last week and we have a pillow top. I have no clue what to do.

Post By KAllen (Guest Post)

what about a 24 year old who wets the bed?

So, I've read the discussion about children wetting the bed on memory foam mattresses. I'm actually dating a 24 year old man who wets the bed. The other night, we fell asleep in my bed and peed when we were both asleep....ALOT! It soaked through my sheets, memory foam topper, and mattress. I threw away the sheets, turned my mattress over, but don't know what to do about the MEMORY FOAM?!?! I soaked it in detergent and water, and someone up there said not to soak....but it's a cheap $30 topper so do you think it will dry it's so thin? Also, I don't think I should wash it, I don't want it to get ruined. What's your advice? Any thoughts on a 24 year old that wets the bed? Is that inconsiderate? Should I put plastic wrap around my boyfriend?

Post By bloobies (Guest Post)

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A child who is already potty-trained and frequently wets the bed at night, even when he/she has not been given fluids before bedtime, can be a sign of child/sexual abuse. Look it up.

Post By Facts (Guest Post)

Change of topic : diarrhea stain

Our pet had diarrhea on our tempurpedic mattress last night. being at a loss for what to do I called tempurpedic directly (what a novel idea). The customer service rep said NEVER DRENCH OR SOAK your tempurpedic mattress with anything. She said to remove the mattress cover and (unzip it if you have one) and wash with cold water and use a mild detergent (which she defined as a NO bleach product). Then air dry it preferably or put on a very low cycle in the dryer. in regards to the stain, she said there's nothing we can do about it, but once it dries we can sprinkle baking soda on it to control the odor.

Their customer support number is: 1-800-510-8323 Hope this helps a little.

Post By Nor Cal Girl (Guest Post)

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I've used Borax to get vomit off of our memory foam topper and regular mattress. Just dampen the spot (probably not necessary with the urine) and liberally sprinkly 20 Mule Borax over the area. Let sit for at least 6 hours, if not overnight. I vacuumed the area after about 12 hours of it sitting on the topper, and it was dry, with NO odor of vomit at all. It's 4 days later, and I've been sleeping on it, and its still fine! :)

Post By Danielle (Guest Post)

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Hello all! I just wanted you all to know that my little dog was sick and had a potty accident on our new memory foam mattress. I was devastated at the stains and smell so I read all of these responses. Today I went out and bought urine-gone because some of the folks here said it worked.

Well I treated it today and it is still in the process of drying but the stain is actually worse with the urine-gone. The smell is gone but it's like it brought all of the urine to the top of the mattress and made a bigger stain. I am going to try another treatment tomorrow and see if the stain comes out, if not I am going to try something else. Basically if your not worried about the stain then the product is good, but I wouldn't recommend it for the mattress. Hope this helps and I'll keep you all posted!

Post By Amanda (Guest Post)

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Thank you for the suggestions for cleaning a memory foam mattress, we will give them a try.

As for some of the suggestions to help kids with bed wetting, most of the people who posted here seem very caring about their child's problem, with the exception of one who claimed their great grandmother wrapped her son in plastic so he would be more "Considerate" of others.

Children do not wet the bed on purpose. Their is always an emotional or physical reason for their enuresis. To punish or humiliate a child for this is abuse and incredibly cruel.

I have three sons, two of which have had bed wetting problems. One, we discovered, had an immature nervous system. He didn't have the sensation that most people have that tell them they have to urinate, until it was urgent. Second, his body did not slow down urine output at night as a typical person's system does. To top it off, he was an extremely deep sleeper. HE COULD NOT CONTROL IT.

He wore pull ups for years. We tried a chiropractor and medication, neither worked and the medication made him feel awful, racing heart and anxiety. So we just stuck to the pull ups and trying to wake him frequently during the night. Eventually, we just let him alone at night completely.

Around the age of 10, he started waking on his own at night due to nightmares. We'd have him use the bathroom and he would remain dry the rest of the night. This was unusual as previously, he would urinate 1-2 hours after having been woken to use the bathroom.

After a few more months, he started sleeping through the night again, but not wetting the bed. All in all, after years of attempts to help him stay dry, it happened all on its own in a matter of a few months.

Please so not punish a child for this, it is not their fault. If you think about it, why would a child continue to do something that embarrasses them and gets them in trouble. No child wants to upset their parents. Use common sense in this matter and understand that this is a struggle for the child and not something to punish.

Thank you for reading this.

Post By Jeanne (Guest Post)

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I used to have a very $$ mattress set when I lived with my ex. When I left him (and his money), I bought an 8" memory foam because I could place it on the floor without a bed. My five year old (who still wets the bed sometimes) decided to cuddle with me tonight and had an accident. I usually don't make a big deal when is on his bed because he has a cover but it took a lot for me to keep my cool. I had to tell my self "It's your fault mom, you're the adult".

I read all your posts around 1am and have been cleaning it with carpet cleaner, febreeze and towels. It's now 5am and I'm off to the sofa hopping something worked. I don't know if it'll work yet but I will surely let you know. For now, I'm sorry, I feel your pain!

Let me know if you found your answer.

~ The Starter Wife ~

Post By The Starter Wife (Guest Post)

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Thanks guys! Embarrassing as it is, I actually wet the bed last night because I partied a little too much. This really helps out though, I appreciate it. Good luck with your son

Frank

Post By Frank (Guest Post)

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My 5 year old son wets the bed every single night and sometimes, even with a pull-up on, he will still soak all the way through the water proof mattress pad and into the 2 inch memory foam mattress topper we have on his bed. It is very frustrating to clean and get the urine smell out of the memory foam topper. I have not tried any of the expensive store bought cleaners. I prefer to use vinegar in a spray bottle (just make sure you label it). The trick is to treat the stain as soon as possible. I bought my topper from Rocky Mountain Mattress and this is what they recommend http://www.rockymountainmattress.co ... cks-to-remove-urine-from-a-mattress/ and I have tried using the steam cleaner method they mention as well when we have an exceptionally bad soaking.

Post By cleanmomma (Guest Post)

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I don't know about memory foam, but I do know about non-washable furniture and pet urine. I have three cats (and plenty of room and litter boxes). Two of whom have temper tantrums (not medical conditions, they've been checked) and pee on my couch.

The best thing that I've found is a mixed solution of white vinegar, scented laundry detergent (I find the ones with added fabric softener work best for odor) and lukewarm water. Do not use too much vinegar as it will smell like salad dressing for a few weeks. Make sure to use enough water. I suggest a 1/2 part vinegar 1 1/2 parts detergent and 2 parts water. Test this on the material prior to using on entire area. Keep in mind that any "vinegar scent" will fade with time.

For washing anything in the washing machine (like sheets)...throw in a good measure of white vinegar along with a bit of salt (helps prevent colors from fading) and plenty of detergent and a bit of fabric softener. I use the longest cycle possible with extra rinse/extract. Use common sense with water temperature (aka...don't wash something red in hot/cold and not expect it to bleed or fade).

I find white vinegar to be a wonderful urine neutralizer for cats. I've had NO luck with "Nature's Miracle" whatsoever. I've had NO luck with Feli-way and other pet deterrents. I'm sure the white vinegar will work on cleaning human urine as well.

I strongly recommend using shower curtains (the thick gauge plastic ones) to cover furniture/beds from pets when you're not home or being attentive. They work like a charm (unless the cats have torn holes into them with their claws). These shower curtains (the very heavy gauge plastic ones) can be washed in the washing machine (cold water) as well.

Use common sense with mattress protectors. I'd suggest a traditional plastic cover with a newer "waterproof" cover over that to silence things a bit. Never expect any fabric that is porous (aka not plastic or rubber, etc) to fully protect anything from liquids.

I hope these tips are helpful.

Post By Heather (Guest Post)

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Washing a memory foam is really really hard. If you even try to put soap, it will take you years to rinse it and if it's wet its really really heavy and squeezing the water out can damage the foam, so you have to do it really careful. It's a back breaking job but its good way to build up your biceps and tricep lol

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

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My plan is to tie the memory foam mattress pad to the top of my van, drive it to a do it yourself car wash, and use the high pressure hose to flush it. It's at hot day and maybe my temper will cool down at least.

Post By loulou (Guest Post)

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My memory foam mattress stinks, so I was looking here. My son's bed wetting has been and still can be a problem, but we are using the "MALEM" alarm with mattress pad. It isn't drugs or a diaper! The alarm rings if he wets even a little. It trains his brain to wake up instead of pee in the bed. He "forgets" every year or so, but another dose of training works it right out. We have been so happy with this!

Post By guest (Guest Post)

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I was there once as well. I notice when it was cold or windy out side my kids would wet the bed. Try living a night light on in their room and in the bathroom an also put a potty in the bedroom for them to use. Don't get mad at them when they do wet the bed. They need to feel safe, and when they do wet ,ask them to help you change the sheet. At the same time give them a hug, and put them right back in bed. Heavy bath towel under the sheets after wetting, helps as well. Hope this helps.

Post By debra o (Guest Post)

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for all of those having bedwetting problems with older children. My grandson had the problem. I bought him the Malem Alarm, (the gold one) from the http://www.bedwettingstore.com worked like a dream in 6 weeks. No more problems.

Post by marilene1

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One of my sons has struggled with wetting the bed for years (he's 11).After a period of time w/o any accidents, I thought he was over it and we bought him a brand new, GOOD mattress. I didn't put a protective cover on it and that night after eating asparagus he wet the bed. If you don't know this, asparagus makes about 46% of people's pee stink. The odor on this mattress is horrid. It smells like a combination of pee, fish and sulfur. *gagging*.
I am going to try the Urine-Gone and I'll let you know how it works.

Post By 3BoysMom (Guest Post)

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On the bed wetting and drug issue....
I was on imipramine as an adolescent. for depression, not bedwetting. It made it hard as heck to urinate any time of day or night. it also gave me severe constipation that gave me hemorrhoids that I still have twenty years later. How about just letting your kids pee in the bed until they outgrow it, eh? Would've been my choice, in retrospect.

Post By some guy (Guest Post)

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We have two Tempur-Pedic mattresses. One was rolled up and stored in the attic about a year ago because our geriatric cat decided to use it as a catbox. The other night, our dog urinated on the one in our master bedroom. We have been using a product called Nature's Miracle for carpet stains. We figured we had nothing to lose, so we tried it on the recently soiled mattress. I basically drenched the area with Nature's Miracle and then walked on a few dry towels over the area to sop some of the liquid up. After a day of drying, the odor and stain were completely gone. I was so impressed that we pulled the old mattress out. It cleaned the year old stain with no remnants of odor. You can pick it up at PetsMart. It's about $30 for 1.5 gallon container, but well worth it since it saved about $4000 worth of mattresses for us.

Post By Chad (Guest Post)

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Me again. I'm the guy who wrote last year about alternating treatments of listerine and frebreze antimicrobial. Well, my 6-year old son urinated on the bed again, between the two mattresses again. This time I had two waterproof covers on the mattresses, which did not good since the covers didn't waterproof the sides of the mattresses. Anyway, this time I used Urine-Gone (see AsSeenOnTV.com) with complete success. Got it at our local big box hardware store. Hopefully my wife will finally buy into my rule of keeping sleeping kids off our beds...

Post By Tempurpedic Fan (Guest Post)

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I think the Best way to get it clean is wash it in warm water in the bath tub (maybe use some shout or oxy spray of some sort on the stains) and use mild laundry detergent. MAKE SURE NOT TO DRY IN A DRIER OR IT COULD CATCH FIRE! It will take several days to dry but that might do the trick.

Post By J.J. (Guest Post)

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I think the Best way to get it clean is wash it in warm water in the bath tub (maybe use some shout or oxy spray of some sort on the stains) and use mild laundry detergent. MAKE SURE NOT TO DRY IN A DRIER OR IT COULD CATCH FIRE! It will take several days to dry but that might do the trick.

Post By J.J. (Guest Post)

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* WORKING RECIPE *

Our 6-year old son recently wet our two high end tempurpedic matresses -- which I can't rave enough about by the way -- that we have juxtaposed to make a king.

Unfortunately he was sleeping right on the crack between the two mattresses. So the urine soaked both, including down the sides of each and onto the box springs below. I should point out that we were using tempurpedic brand so-called "waterproof" mattress covers which in theory should have protected everything except the box springs.

I spent the better part of a day wringing my hands and googling for a solution. After much studying and mulling over I came up with a recipe that definitely works.

First: I poured original amber Listerine (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=15707) into a misting spray bottle. Every few hours for 24 hours, 8-10 treatments in all, I misted the affected areas to the point of being good and wet but shy of saturation. Between rounds it didn't dry out completely. In all I used somewhere between 12-16 liquid ounces.

Second: Again every few hours for 24 hours, 8-10 treatments in all, I sprayed the affected areas with the new Febreze Antimicrobial (http://www.drugstore.com/qxp137595_ ... e/fabric_refresher_antimicrobial.htm). Be sure it's the antimicrobial version. In all I used about 12 liquid ounces.

Three weeks later it passes the smell test and thr black light test with flying colors. I'll continue to monitor it over time.

I've since replaced the tempurpedic waterproof covers with those by Protect-A-Bed (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BPS7Z4). I've no plans to give them the urine test, but they do come highly recommended by some tempurpedic distributors.

As an aside, I love Febreze Antimicrobial. It completely eliminates odor from even old snf frequently-used pillowcases.

Post By Tempurpedic Fan (Guest Post)

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I wouldnt know for a fact if it will work on a matress of that kind but "OderZyme" has a money back guarentee on pets urine and that is alot worse than human because of the amonia contents in animal urine. Its worth a shot to look it up on the internet and call them to ask if it would work for you problem

Post By Chrissy (Guest Post)

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Duane Reade, Target, CVS etc.... have something called UrineGone. It is a spray that smells fantastic. It takes the urine and odor away instantly. It even comes with a black light so you can see that the urine is actually gone. It retails for $19.99 It is a life saver!!!!!!

Post By Maria (Guest Post)

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We didn't let our daughter drink anything after 7 pm, pee before she goes to bed, then about 3 hours after she went to bed get her up to pee, then if we'd wake up later have her go again. It worked, she finally quit wetting the bed.

Post by Hey! It's me again...

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I came across this site while Googling best prices on Urine-Off...I too have a memory foam mattress [Tempurpedic] & within a month of purchase one of our cats 'christened' the new EXPENSIVE mattress. I spoke to the manufacturer & they had no idea what to do & no suggestions. I was left with no help. I was very careful with products or actions I took for fear of destroying the integrity of the mattress. After a year & RESOILINGS by the same culprit [because I hadn't found my answer yet]...I seem to have found a way to protect the mattress {and alleviate the resoiling attraction to the same area, for pet related urine probs}... PRIMARILY I have finally found the proper mattress pad for the situation after a few bad choices [NO ONE WANTS TO SLEEP ON NOISY PLASTIC!!]..Not dirt cheap but worth the $...Sealy Posturpedic Bed Armour Ultra (available at Linens n Things on West Coast). The pad is soft, repels wetness so you can mop most (if not all) of it up (if some gets through use the product I mention below)...Good as new. The pad is soft,comfortable, QUIET & waterproof..you would never know it was not a regular mattress pad!! Completely protects the mattress. The product to rid the urine odor & all related issues is "Urine-Off" (worth the $)...BETTER than any other product I have tried (& I've tried MANY) & easy to use. Odor is GONE(even the cat can't find the spot again & she has tried...she looks confused!!) You can even spray the Urine-Off on the mattress, soak in & let dry) ...no harm to mattress & old odor/damage is gone.
1) Get the mattress clean with Urine-Off (for the old soiling, follow their directions)
2) Put on the mattress pad I indicated
3) If another accident happens use the Urine-Off on the pad...good as new!!...
...& you'll never know you are sleeping on Urine Proof bedding/s.
Good Luck with your individual attempts.

Post By Barbara...a guest passing through (Guest Post)

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To sciencemom, FDA applications now REQUIRE that all new drug trials have a pediatric component. As a pediatric research nurse I am offended by your recommendation that parents not use ANY drugs for their children. The article you cite from the FDA website refers to a case from the 1930's. Are you implying that things have not changed since then? The FDA has requirements in place to protect children during clinical trials, and drugs that they approve are proven to be SAFE and EFFECTIVE during these trials. I have personally put children on new and experimental drugs that have saved tyheir life. To suggest that parents never use medications is dangerous, this approach has far more potential to do them harm than a tested approved medication.""

Post By Mister Nurse (Guest Post)

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I KNOW SCOPE MOUTHWASH CAN REMOVE CAT URINE ODORS, PERHAPS IT CAN WORK FOR PEOPLE TOO, BUT, IT MAY STAIN THINGS.

Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)

Getting Urine Off Memory Foam Mattress?

Our Cat urinated on our memory foam mattress and you can smell it on the mettress. How can I clean the memory foam? Help!

Post By Mad At Cats (Guest Post)

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I BEG you not to ever give your child a medication unless it is LIFE or DEATH. I sincerely mean this. I have an MSHS in Clinical Research and I can tell you that drugs are never studied in children to an extent that a parent would feel comfortable with. Studying drugs in children is not ethical, and so it is not done, which means that you are essentially giving your child something that is experimental. Some of the most horrific incidents of death due to a drug are suffered by children. Check out the Sulfanilamide tragedy, you can read about it at http://www.fda.gov/oc/history/elixir.html
If I were you, I would use a diaper, they come in all sizes, even for grown ups. A diaper never harmed or killed anyone and it keeps the pee off of things. I know that some people will be defensive reading this because they have benefited by giving their child some kind of drug - but I would rather not be the parent with a sick or dead child pleading with parents not to use drugs in them when a diaper could suffice. Remember - NO drug, even if it has been given the go ahead by the FDA, is completedly safe and without side effects or long term effects that have not come to be known yet. Please, please don't be lax about giving your child a medication - just give them what is absolutely necessary when you must - bed wetting isn't worth the risk.

Thanks for listening.

Post By ScienceMom (Guest Post)

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For the mattress, we tried a shop vac, but it didn't really do the trick. For supreme wetness, I sincerely suggest standing on the the mattress with a dry towel and continuing this for about three days until it's totally dry. Oh, and NEVER EVER hose down a memory foam mattress.

Post By girlthatpees (Guest Post)

ODOBAN danger

We show cats. Several years ago, we found Odo-ban at Sam's Club. It seemed like a great cleaning product, as it kills viruses, bacteria and other pathogens that might be a danger to our cats.

Unfortunately, in our experience, we have found that Odo-ban is a bigger danger to our cats than viruses or bacteria might ever be. Following our use of the product by the labeled instructions, Odo-ban destroyed the reproductive health of our cats, causing uterine and testicular atrophy, c-sections, and kitten death. In researching the product's contents, we have found it contains ingredients that are related to compounds known to cause reproductive damage in humans.

We have now talked to other people with cats that have had problems with this product. It requires long term exposure, and young animals whose reproductive organs are developing are at greatest risk. Vet hospitals seem to use it safely - but there is generally no long term exposure to the product by animals in vet hospitals.

Using the product caused us problems, not using the product has solved them. We feel it necessary to say to other pet owners, Odo-ban may be a problem for you and your animals.

Anne & Denise, Catiators Ocicats

Post By Teri (Guest Post)

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excessive thirst and bedwetting also can be an early sign of diabetes. Have a urinalysis and blood sugar tested at next physical. This was the ONLY sign in our 12 year old before he was diagnosed.

Post By mahouston69 (Guest Post)

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My son was put on the drug Imiprimine.It works great.

Post By mjcook (Guest Post)

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My great grandmother took a different route with my uncle. Rather than cover the mattress, she wrapped my uncle in plastic. It didn't take very long for him to realize that he should be extra sensative. He never wet the bed again.

As for getting the stains and odors out.... I would take the mattress outside on a clean surface (shower curtain etc) and just run cleaner through it. Being wet will not hurt the foam if if you dry it thoroughly. I would use everything ...soap for the stains and baking soda for the odors. Anything you do 1/2 way will send the chemicals into the mattress. Water flowing through the mattress will remove them. Sounds drastic, and is a 2 hour job, but the bed was probably expensive.

Post By robert (Guest Post)

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Thank you all so much for all the helpful hints! I'll be putting them to action today! I'm so glad I found this website! It's incredible!
josmith

Post by pojo

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I have found a scent remover that is the bomb! At SAMS Club that have a product that is called ODO-BAN. We have pets and it was unbearable! We thought our carpet was ruined. They were demonstrating this and we thought this was going to be our last shot! We had tried the vinegar solutions, tide and even the products for pet smell removal nothing worked. Well, to make a long story short, if you wash the area first with a steam cleaner (upholstry attachment) and then use this to rinse. It worked great!!!!! It is a regular staple in my house and they guarantee it! If it does not work for you, you can take it back.

Good Luck,
Michelle

Post by MissMichelle

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Once you've restored the mattress, cover it with a cheap plastic shower curtain to protect it from future accidents. The cheap, stiff ones are the best (completely waterproof).

Post By Leann (Guest Post)

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I'd try the vinegar solution with the mattress, and literally stand on it with a dry towel to absorb the wetness after it has a chance to neutralize the odor.....you could also talk to your local chiropractor about your childs bed wetting...I referred my girlfriend for her son and it worked wonderfully for him....he now has a dry bed and fun overnights with friends....no more embarrassing moments for him

Post By Barbie (Guest Post)

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Try saturating the mattress with an enzyme cleaner used for pet urine stains. Get it at a pet store. Also, google a website on incontinent care-they will have appropriate mattress pads and odor removal products,

Post by lindal

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You can try vinegar and water in a spray bottle

also have him wear Nighttime pull ups it would be better than having the mattress wet. he can be discreet with putting them on no one would have to know ..

Post By Mary (Guest Post)

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My son had the same problem until he hit puberty and the nasal spray mentioned is called DDAVP for short - it was awesome and began working almost immediately (we also used the pill form when he was older) - the doctor told my son that the problem was not anyone's fault and that even if he stopped drinking at noon, he could still wet the bed - it's just that his body was late to produce the hormone that the spray provides.

As for the mattress - covering the area when it's wet with borax really helps pull a lot out of the mattress. You can also try the new pet stain removers that contain enzymes which actually break down the stain but you have to really soak it and then let it stay. I've also been very happy using oxi-clean type solutions and then using my shop-vac to pull out the solution/stain.

I was very hesitant to give my son the medication, but I think the constant humiliation he experienced was doing more damage than taking the hormones - I also have a great doctor who I totally trust and that helped.

Good Luck! I know how discouraging the whole problem can be for both you and your son. My son is 16 now and hasn't wet the bed in three years.

Keri

Post By Keri (Guest Post)

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I cant help with the mattress. I would suggest calling the manufacturer. However, I can suggest a help for the bedwetting. A quick trip to the doctor - there is a nose spray that helps quite a bit. I am not sure how but it helps.

Post by blackacregirl

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