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I bought an odor exterminator candle on Amazon that I think is great. I think it's called a smoker's candle, and it is vanilla. I absolutely hate artificial air fresheners, and this doesn't smell like chemicals. I've also heard you can put a bowl of vinegar in the room and leave it for at least 24 hours. It gets rid of the diaper smell but then your room smells vinegary. I mop with vinegar, and the smell goes away after several hours.
Another thing I do is put all the mess (diaper, pad, wipes, gloves) into a plastic grocery bag and tie it tight. Then I take it to the outside trash.
Changing my mother's diaper tends to make me gag. To cover up the gagging I often start laughing. :0) I sometimes put Vicks in my nose. I also do my level best to breathe through my mouth.
I immediately take out the trash. If it’s not garbage pick up day, it’s okay because the trash is outside and not inside the house.
I had the nurse explain to mom that she must take a shower every week, plus I keep those wet wipes to wipe herself to stay cleaner than just wiping toilet paper.
Mom likes those wipes. I use coupons when I can to help keep cost down.
I like all of MidKid's advice, especially about taking soiled items out of the house ASAP. Also, when I first started assisting my father with his bowel program when he came home from spinal cord injury rehab, I happened to be getting over a cold and thus wore cheap drugstore face masks for infection control. It totally eliminated any odor sensitivity issues for me. Might be a good thing to have handy for the short term, at least.
Keep the room aired out with open windows when possible. An air purifier is good too.
This suggestion is kind of unique to my own wackiness but if you like essential oils at all you might find it nice to mix up in a small glass spray bottle half vodka/half distilled water, with about 40-50 drops of essential oils that you like. I spray a eucalyptus/tea tree mixture liberally about during my father's bowel program and love it. Recently I've also done a few sprays of a nice eucalyptus/lemon/cinnamon/clove/rosemary blend when we are all finished and the trash is out for a final "purifying" effect. It's wacky but very effective along with fresh air.
I bought a trashcan that you open with your foot. The top goes over the edge. I lined it with a trash bag. This is wear I put depends and wipes. There are airfreshers you can stick to the inside of the lid. I have used bowls of vinegar to help with smell.
Changing her ASAP and don't let her lie around in wet depends. Wipe her as clean as possible, They make big "wash wipes" that do not require rinsing. I would still soap and water bathe the privates everyday. Hopefully she can help you with that. Some peri-bottles filled with warm soapy water and then warm clean water along with soft wash cloths will make this easier, esp if showering is a challenge.
Get the diaper/pads OUT of the house, pronto. We have 14 g-kids and we never let the kids drop a diaper, wet or messy in the house. They went straight out to the trash. If that's not possible, a Diaper Genie can help, but the fill up with adult size diapers really fast.
Pads (either chux, which I hate the look of, and the crunchy 'sound' of...or try these PeaPod pads I see advertised on this forum)--pads everywhere your mom sits or lays. Mother's recliner has been soaked so many times it's beyond salvaging. I also hate the smell, and I will literally gag..I don't mean to, but 'old' urine is one of the worst smells to me.
Wash with detergent meant for urine removal. Rinse in vinegar. Some people use detergent meant to clean up after dogs--altho that may be really harsh.
Do NOT dry clothing on HIGH. It will set the smell.Put some big plants in the bathroom and bedroom. Keep the windows open when possible. Don't try to mask the smell with strong room scenters--makes it worse. Better to clean up and avoid the wet carpet, etc. before the smell sets.
This is one enormous bugaboo I have with mother's care. She only allows her bathroom trash to "go out" once a week as that fits her 'cleaning schedule'. It's ridiculous. And her place just reeks beyond bearing. Once in a blue moon she will allow me to clean and I go crazy with the bleach and carpet cleaning. Too little too late, but for a week or two, the smell doesn't choke you.
Mother tends to use feminine hygeine sprays and those simply coverup the smell. Once in a great while--OK, but not in place of a good under carriage scrubbing.
Good Luck--you'll figure out what works for you & mom.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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Another thing I do is put all the mess (diaper, pad, wipes, gloves) into a plastic grocery bag and tie it tight. Then I take it to the outside trash.
Changing my mother's diaper tends to make me gag. To cover up the gagging I often start laughing. :0) I sometimes put Vicks in my nose. I also do my level best to breathe through my mouth.
I had the nurse explain to mom that she must take a shower every week, plus I keep those wet wipes to wipe herself to stay cleaner than just wiping toilet paper.
Mom likes those wipes. I use coupons when I can to help keep cost down.
Keep the room aired out with open windows when possible. An air purifier is good too.
This suggestion is kind of unique to my own wackiness but if you like essential oils at all you might find it nice to mix up in a small glass spray bottle half vodka/half distilled water, with about 40-50 drops of essential oils that you like. I spray a eucalyptus/tea tree mixture liberally about during my father's bowel program and love it. Recently I've also done a few sprays of a nice eucalyptus/lemon/cinnamon/clove/rosemary blend when we are all finished and the trash is out for a final "purifying" effect. It's wacky but very effective along with fresh air.
Good luck!
Get the diaper/pads OUT of the house, pronto. We have 14 g-kids and we never let the kids drop a diaper, wet or messy in the house. They went straight out to the trash. If that's not possible, a Diaper Genie can help, but the fill up with adult size diapers really fast.
Pads (either chux, which I hate the look of, and the crunchy 'sound' of...or try these PeaPod pads I see advertised on this forum)--pads everywhere your mom sits or lays. Mother's recliner has been soaked so many times it's beyond salvaging. I also hate the smell, and I will literally gag..I don't mean to, but 'old' urine is one of the worst smells to me.
Wash with detergent meant for urine removal. Rinse in vinegar. Some people use detergent meant to clean up after dogs--altho that may be really harsh.
Do NOT dry clothing on HIGH. It will set the smell.Put some big plants in the bathroom and bedroom. Keep the windows open when possible. Don't try to mask the smell with strong room scenters--makes it worse. Better to clean up and avoid the wet carpet, etc. before the smell sets.
This is one enormous bugaboo I have with mother's care. She only allows her bathroom trash to "go out" once a week as that fits her 'cleaning schedule'. It's ridiculous. And her place just reeks beyond bearing. Once in a blue moon she will allow me to clean and I go crazy with the bleach and carpet cleaning. Too little too late, but for a week or two, the smell doesn't choke you.
Mother tends to use feminine hygeine sprays and those simply coverup the smell. Once in a great while--OK, but not in place of a good under carriage scrubbing.
Good Luck--you'll figure out what works for you & mom.