How to Clean a Mattress after a Bed-Wetting Accident

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Most children who wet their beds eventually grow out of it. Cleaning up is a snap with these simple tips.

Step 1: Blot the urine
Blot the urine with paper towels.

Step 2: Mix solution
Mix a solution of ½ cup white vinegar and 1 quart warm water. Dampen the urine-stained area with the solution, wait a few hours, and then soak up any excess liquid.

Tip
You can substitute hydrogen peroxide for white vinegar.

Step 3: Mix cornstarch and water
Mix cornstarch and water together until you get a thick consistency.

Step 4: Spread
Spread the mixture over the stained area, let it sit until dry, and then vacuum it up.

Step 5: Mix vinegar and dish soap
Mix a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar and ½ cup liquid dish detergent.

Step 6: Apply solution
Apply the solution to the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then soak up the solution and sprinkle it with cornstarch.

Step 7: Let dry
Let it dry and vacuum it up.

Did You Know?
Kids usually grow out of bed-wetting. About 13 percent of 6-year-olds wet the bed, while about 5 percent of 10-year-olds do.