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I use Tide Plus Febreze Sport Odor Defense Liquid Laundry Detergent. It is good for my son's smelly sweaty clothes and my parent's "accident" linens and clothes. Also, I use Affresh washing machine cleaner once a month.
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I use a cup of white vinegar and also just use cold water only. I have never noticed any vinegar "after smell"
Most of today's laundry detergents are made for cold water use.
I have also had good results with OxiClean Liquid Laundry Detergent.
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Clorox makes a product called Urine Remover it is good on laundry, and hard surfaces as well as soft. I used it a lot!
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.
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My sister and I swear by Arm & Hammer OdorBlaster detergent. It comes in liquid or pods and frequently goes on sale. The AL where Dad lives uses Odoban additive, which also seems to work well, especially for bedding.
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WHAT I USED WAS A CAP OF DETTOL IN THE WASH..IT REALLY DOES TAKE AWAY THE URINE SMELL & IT IS AN ANTISEPTIC LIQUID..RATHER DETTOL SMELL...
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The only thing that has worked for me is Defunkify laundry detergent! I had tried several other things, including the Lysol laundry sanitizer. The Defunkify comes in pods that you just toss in. They are natural ingredients that get the odor out, rather than just masking it. I found these online at Sam's Club, but they do not have them in the store.
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Use bed pads, and the diaper should be changed more frequently so the urine would not accumulate which can also burn the skin. It should not be bleed through to clothing. Pads sold for pets (dog section) are much cheaper and work better than ones sold for humans. Disposable diapers may sound more money, but the cost of frequent washing and using laundry detergents for cloth diapers can negate cost savings.

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.
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Lysol now makes a laundry sanitizer that I use for my husband’s laundry, sheets etc. for that very reason. It is in a white plastic bottle and is called Lysol Laundry Sanitizer. I get it at the grocery store. It is great!
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barbara, as to diapers - we use a pretty-panty type on Mom, wish I knew what’s best for men, sorry!

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.
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Tranquilityproducts.com A few years ago I found the line of tranquility products for my father. We used the disposable pull on briefs and my dad was fine with them. We also had him wear jeans with elastic waist for easy pull down and he would sit on the toilet seat to fully empty his bladder. No belts or zippers to deal with and he was quite fine with the changeover. The folks at customer service on the tranquility website are very very helpful and nice. On their website there is a easy to use questionnaire type to determine your needs. Quality product.
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Here is a product which is a laundry additive found on Amazon.they swear by it: OdorKlenz Laundry Additive, Liquid Large - 15 Loads, Odor Neutralizer, Made in USA

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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LindaMary19 Nov 2019
I also have been using white vinegar in my softener dispenser for years now. I never smell vinegar - my clothes just smell fresh but not perfumy now, and there's less static electricity after drying.
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My mom had an accident on a hotel bed. My aunt sprayed "Ozium" on it -- and you couldn't smell it at all. It's amazing stuff!

https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=ozium&ref=nb_sb_noss
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Harpcat Nov 2019
I agree about Ozium as a spray. We used it when I worked I. The hospital
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What I’ve found most helpful is spray-on stain remover. I’ve used brand named ones as well as generic ones and they are equally effective. I spray the area as soon as possible and often repeat right before laundering. It’s been miraculous for me. Dad had pants that I was ready to throw away but the stain remover even helped the older pairs of pants. Good luck!
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Odoban is also good. Just pour a little of it in your washing machine. (It's not soap but a spray to combat odors). The smell is nice afterwards. Walmart and Sam's club usually have odoban in their cleaning supplies section.
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Zdarov Nov 2019
Wow, I’d never heard of this and need it in my life! Thank you.
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White vinegar leaves no smell. I also used rice wine vinegar once when I had no white vinegar and it worked great. I never use more than 1/2 cup per load. I also don’t use hot water wash every time as that seems to make the sheets smell worse. Also, be careful with Nature’s Miracle as that is made for use on floors, pet bedding, etc. if the person has sensitive skin it may make them break out.
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Zdarov Nov 2019
I’ve also had great results with white vinegar and never smell it afterwards!
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Well, weh my dd was in cloth diapers, I put Borax in the soaking pail. Never had an issue with urine smells.

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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worriedinCali Nov 2019
I’ve used vinegar in the wash to get pee smell out of clothes and it definitely made the clothes smell!
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You need an enzyme product like "Nature's Miracle" which is formulated for pet urine. It's the BEST.
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Barbara15 Nov 2019
Thanks! I will definitely try that.
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