Remove Urine and Urine Odor: How to Do It Right

Removing urine odor is actually easy - provided the stain is found early, is on easy-care material, and the right cleaning products and tools are at hand. But what if conditions aren’t optimal?

Human incontinence is less rare than you might think. Whether on the bed, mattress, sofa, or other surfaces: urine stains and the resulting urine odor can, if not quickly removed, put well-being and interpersonal relationships to a hard test.

The most important points:

• How does urine odor develop?
• How to neutralize urine odor?
• Removing urine odor in the home
• Urine odor neutralization for incontinence
• How do I get urine odor out of…?
• Home remedies for urine odor

How Does Urine Odor Develop?

Freshly passed urine usually smells neutral. The pungent, typical ammonia smell usually only occurs when bacteria break down the urine.

Urine Odor Is Stubborn

When you enter a room and perceive urine odor, ask another person if they also notice the urine smell. If so, you can find out below what you can do about urine odor.

How to Neutralize Urine Odor?

Urine odor can – if not quickly removed – stubbornly settle and cause permanently unpleasant odors. Normal cleaners are often not sufficient here, as the smell is caused by bacterial decomposition processes.

Cleaning products with microorganisms have proven to be particularly effective. In our online shop for cleaning products and odor removers you’ll find a professional selection.

dipure® DLexa Odor Remover and Cleaner

dipure® Bio Urin Attacke

These cleaning products don’t just cover up odors, they actually remove them.

For lingering urine odor in the air:

dipure® New Fresh Air Odor Remover with Microorganisms

Removing Urine Odor in the Home

If you catch a urine stain early, you should immediately absorb or wipe it up. Pre-clean with water if necessary. This prevents the urine odor from spreading.

What to Do When the Toilet Smells?

A subtle urine odor can persist even with regular cleaning. To remove urine odor from the toilet:

1. Remove the seat and clean it thoroughly
2. Clean the now exposed areas of the porcelain bowl (inside and outside)
3. Go deep into the rim (with gloves!)
4. Clean the seat hinges

How to Find Urine Stains Most Easily?

With a blacklight, you can find “invisible” urine spots. Urine contains proteins that become visible under blacklight, glowing in a bright yellow or green.

Urine Odor Neutralization for Incontinence in Elder Care

Older people who suffer from incontinence often drink less so they don’t have to go to the toilet as often. This results in more concentrated urine that smells stronger.

Superabsorbers found in diapers and incontinence materials prevent urine leakage and odor formation.

How Do I Get Urine Odor Out of…?

How Do I Get Urine Odor Out of Laundry?

Wash urine-contaminated clothing separately until the odor is completely removed. Bacteria in urine are only killed at high temperatures, so wash at at least 60 degrees. For delicate items, use microorganism-based cleaners instead of fabric softener.

How Do I Get Urine Odor Out of Carpet?

Cleaners with microorganisms like dipure® DLexa work great on carpets. Mix some cleaner with water and apply to urine stains.

For best results, use a steam cleaner or wet vacuum. After cleaning, let the carpet air dry.

How Do I Get Urine Odor Out of Upholstery?

Upholstered furniture absorbs urine like a sponge. Using a plastic bag and your body weight, you can push the cleaner deeper into the upholstery.

Home Remedies for Removing Urine Odor

Warning: We assume no liability if you use these home remedies. We recommend professional products.

Homemade Vinegar Cleaner

• Mix vinegar and water in a 2:1 ratio
• Soak a clean cloth with the liquid
• Dab the vinegar cleaner on the stain and let dry

Baking Soda

• Apply baking soda generously to the affected area
• Work in with a damp brush
• Let sit for several hours (preferably overnight)
• Vacuum up and rinse with water if needed

Lemon and Orange

Citrus juice and its mild acid can neutralize urine odors:

• Use citrus oil or squeeze half a lemon
• Dab juice onto the stain and let sit for several hours
• Rinse with clear water

Note: Citrus contains a lot of acid. Be careful with sensitive materials!

Conclusion

If you encounter a urine stain, clean it as quickly as possible. This prevents the urine odor from settling and potentially causing damage.

Microorganisms have proven especially helpful in neutralizing urine odors. They completely break down urine crystals instead of just covering up the smell. They’re also gentle on the environment and safe for humans and animals.

Updated on 24.02.2023