Most children who wet their beds eventually grow out of it. Cleaning up is a snap with these simple tips.
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13How To Clean a Mattress After a Bed-Wetting Accident
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You Will Need
- Paper towels
- White vinegar
- Water
- Cornstarch
- A vacuum
- Dishwashing liquid
- Hydrogen peroxide (optional)
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Step 1
Blot the urine
Blot the urine with paper towels.
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Step 2
Mix solution
Mix a solution of ½ cup white vinegar and 1 quart warm water. Dampen the urine-stained area with the solution, wait a few hours, and then soak up any excess liquid.
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Tip
You can substitute hydrogen peroxide for white vinegar.
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Step 3
Mix cornstarch and water
Mix cornstarch and water together until you get a thick consistency.
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Step 4
Spread
Spread the mixture over the stained area, let it sit until dry, and then vacuum it up.
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Step 5
Mix vinegar and dish soap
Mix a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar and ½ cup liquid dish detergent.
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Step 6
Apply solution
Apply the solution to the stain and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then soak up the solution and sprinkle it with cornstarch.
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Step 7
Let dry
Let it dry and vacuum it up.
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Fact
Kids usually grow out of bed-wetting. About 13 percent of 6-year-olds wet the bed, while about 5 percent of 10-year-olds do.
