I can't seem to get the urine smell out of my Dad's clothing, or the sheets without washing them several times, which really affects our heating bill.
I am not oppossed to doing whatever I need to do by way of pretreating, etc. Not necessarily open to having Vinegar smell in my washing machine, and having that smell on my own clothing, towels, and bedding. But, then again anything is better than that awful urine smell.
I am also in the process of ordering a better adult diaper. The current ones we are using for my Dad, don't do a good job or keeping the urine contained to just the pads/adult diapers. I see positive reviews for the Tranquility line of adult diapers. I also have read some posts here suggesting that there could be information, and sources to purchase adult diapers, and/or laundry detergent that they use in hospitals or nursing facilities, and retirement homes. I need help with all of this.
Vinegar will not make your cloths or the laundry room smell like vinegar, it washes out in the rinse water.
When I have to deal with cat accidents, I use sudsy ammonia. It takes out all the smells.
Becareful you cannot use Ammonia if you are using bleach in the same load.
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by the way I use white vinegar in my softener dispenser every load and never smell vinegar. It softens, removes extra soap and doesn’t gum up the washer.
The Odoban recommended above is ‘used in hospitals,’ maybe you can call a hospital’s administration dept. and ask what they recommend, or do a web search that way.
IF he is still able to walk, use the underwear type. ALThough sold for men and women, in reality they are both the same, so get whatever is on sale even if it says for women. IF he is bed ridden only use the diaper type of undergarment.
There is another product called Odor Ban this works both for the air as well as surfaces.
Got both products in Gallon size bottles at Sam's Club.
Both can be used with laundry detergent or sprayed on the clothing when it comes off the person. I also used both on the hospital mattress when cleaning it.
Most of today's laundry detergents are made for cold water use.
I have also had good results with OxiClean Liquid Laundry Detergent.
White vinegar does not leave a smell if the washer is operating properly. I use it to wash all of my pets' toys and blankets. You can also throw in 1/2 cup of Borax or baking soda with the vinegar for extra cleaning power.
I tried it with the washrags used to clean my DH and it worked great!! Not only was the smell gone, but so were the stains!
I have also used Hibiclens in my washing machine - a capful is enough - and it disinfects great! Hibiclens is "pre-surgical scrub."
My sister uses a washing-machine disinfectant and swears by it, I know you can buy it at Sam's Club and probably Walmart. But I have the Hibiclens so I just use a capful of that.
For a urinal, the best thing was a tiny bit of Hibiclens with a bit of water - not only will it remove the smell, it also removed the stains in the cheap plastic urinals!