Pet urine can be a real pain to clean up, especially if it's on your mattress. The ammonia in urine can cause a strong odor, and it can also damage the mattress material. If you have a pet that has an accident on your bed, don't panic! There are a few things you can do to clean it up and get rid of the smell.

How to Get Pet Urine Out of a Mattress

1. Blot up the urine as soon as possible.

The sooner you can blot up the urine, the less time it will have to soak into the mattress. Use a clean, absorbent cloth to blot up as much urine as you can. Don't rub the urine, as this will only spread it around.

2. Rinse the area with water.

Once you've blotted up the urine, rinse the area with water. Be sure to use cold water, as hot water can set the stain.

3. Apply a cleaning solution.

There are a few different cleaning solutions that you can use to clean pet urine from a mattress. Some popular options include:

  • A mixture of equal parts water and vinegar
  • A solution of 1 teaspoon of dish soap per cup of water
  • A commercial pet urine cleaner

Apply the cleaning solution to the stained area and let it sit for the amount of time specified on the product label.

4. Rinse the area again.

Once the cleaning solution has had a chance to work, rinse the area again with water. Be sure to rinse thoroughly so that no cleaning solution remains.

5. Dry the area.

Once the area is rinsed, dry it thoroughly with a clean cloth. You can also use a fan or hair dryer to help dry the area more quickly.

Tips

  • If the urine stain is old or set in, you may need to repeat the cleaning process several times.
  • If you're not sure what type of cleaning solution to use, test it on a small area of the mattress first to make sure it doesn't damage the fabric.
  • If the urine stain is particularly bad, you may need to have the mattress professionally cleaned.