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Accidents happen. Whether you're navigating toilet training, dealing with bedwetting, caring for a loved one, or cleaning up after a furry family member, one thing is certain — urine smells can be stubborn.
The good news? With the right approach, you can remove both the stain and the odour from your fabrics and keep everything smelling fresh.
1. Act Fast
The sooner you treat the affected fabric, the better your chances of completely removing the smell.
As soon as possible, rinse or soak the item in cold water. Avoid hot water at this stage, as heat can cause proteins in the urine to bind more firmly to the fabric fibres, making the smell harder to remove.
2. Soak in White Vinegar
White vinegar is one of the most effective natural odour neutralisers.
Mix:
- 1 part white vinegar
- 3 parts cold water
Allow the fabric to soak for 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on the severity of the accident.
Vinegar helps break down the compounds found in urine and neutralises lingering odours rather than simply masking them.
3. Wash Thoroughly
Wash the item according to its care instructions using a quality laundry detergent.
For particularly stubborn smells, consider adding:
- ½ cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle, or
- An enzyme-based laundry booster designed to break down organic stains and odours.
Avoid using fabric softener, as it can sometimes coat fibres and trap odours rather than removing them.
4. Check Before Drying
This is an important step that many people skip.
Before putting the item in the dryer, give it a sniff test.
If you can still detect any urine smell, wash it again. Heat from the dryer can "set" lingering odours into the fabric, making them much harder to remove later.
5. Dry Completely
Once you're confident the smell is gone, dry the fabric thoroughly.
Sunshine can be a fantastic natural deodoriser and can help freshen fabrics even further. If using a dryer, follow the care instructions for the fabric.
Preventing Lingering Odours
The best way to prevent urine smells from building up is to treat accidents as soon as possible and follow the care instructions for your Spewy products.
We always recommend washing your Spewy, Bed Mat or Adventure Mat as soon as it's been soiled. Prompt washing helps prevent urine from settling deep into the absorbent layers, where odours can become more difficult to remove over time.
That said, we know many families use their Spewy products day in and day out for years. They're designed to handle life's messes, but after countless washes and accidents, you may notice a lingering smell starting to develop. This doesn't mean your Spewy has reached the end of its life—it simply means it's time for a little extra TLC.
The soaking and washing methods above can help lift those deeply absorbed odours and leave your Spewy smelling fresh again, ready for whatever life (or your little one) throws at it next.
Give It Some Extra Love
Once your fabric is clean and dry, finish with a light spritz of Spewy Fresh Linen Spray.
Our Fresh Linen Spray helps leave fabrics smelling fresh and clean, making beds, couches, mattresses, car seats and mats feel refreshed between washes.
It's the perfect finishing touch after laundry day—or anytime your fabrics need a little extra love.
After all, fresh fabrics make life's little accidents feel a whole lot less stressful.