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.
Most of today's laundry detergents are made for cold water use.
I have also had good results with OxiClean Liquid Laundry Detergent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.