OT-SOn just peed on the couch

[Mrs D]

We are all sick at my house and my DS4 fell asleep on the couch. I'm not well either and welcomed the chance to get some things done. I totally did not think about the fact that he didn't have a pull up on - and he peed on the couch. The cushin is soaking wet. I am trying to get the wet out with towels, used a fabric cleaner on it. I took the cover off and am trying to clean the cushion separate from the cover.

Should I use the blow dryer to dry the cushion or let it air dry?

HELP!

 

[CdnCarrie]

If the cover unzips and comes off I would put it in the washer with hot water.

 

[MissChris]

There is a pet product called Nature's Miracle which is an enzyme cleanser for pet urine. It comes in a spray bottle and it works great for kid's accidents too. It takes out vomit smell as well (ask me how I know ).

You spray it all over the affected area and let it air dry. They usually sell it in pet stores.

Good luck.

 

[TheRatPack]

I second Natures Miracle.

 

[chabs]

If you can't get it clean, call one of the carpet cleaning places in your area. They usually clean furniture also. We had to do this when the cat went on our couch cushion. We just dropped the cushion off and they cleaned it at their office for about $20.

 

[seashoreCM]

As quickly as you can, sop up and squeeze out as much of the liquid as you can using paper towels at first and finishing up with toilet paper (the latter is more absorbent).

Then soak with plain water and repeat.

Then take it to the dry cleaner if you wish.
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[AntePrincess]

If the cushion is actually soaked, rather than just a wet surface, I'd try the following:

1. Remove cover and set aside.
2. If the cushion case is zippered as well, then remove the case and put it with the cover. If it's sewn shut, I wouldn't bother with ripping a seam unless it's foam filler that I'll need to discard and replace.
3. Look over the filler: a) If it's foam, you pretty much can't remove urine from it, fortunately it's cheap. Take the dimensions and go to an upholsterer or fabric shop, they can cut you a fresh slab of foam. b) If it's fiber fill, polyester or cotton, you can wash it and I'll cover that in a bit. c) If it's good quality cotton batting in layers, open a seam, untie the layers and you'll be washing them with the cushion and cover. Take the measurements of any foam layer to discard and replace if you encounter any. d) If it's the really good stuff such as wool and/or horsehair, you'll need to look up the proper cleaning method, because it certainly won't be what I'm recommending for the rest.
4. Take a large bucket, deep sink or tub which will fit your cover, case, and fiber fill cushion or batting if you have any, with room to circulate. Fill with lukewarm water and agitate gently.
5. Discard water, refill with a detergent of your choice (by detergent, I mean a straight detergent in the chemical sense, not any old laundry detergent, if you're in doubt, try grated plain soap). I'd add Oxiclean, borax, and washing soda, especially the borax which works wonders on urine odors and will remove yellow coloration, but spot check with each first, and don't use borax on wool or silk. Agitate thoroughly by hand (or with a clean plunger if you have one).
6. Rinse thoroughly.
7. Hang dry fabric and batting layers out of direct sunlight, but where there's good circulation. Put fiber fill cushions and throw them on no heat, tumble dry with dryer or tennis balls to beat the fluff back into it.
8. Reassemble when dry.

It sounds onerous, but it's really not that time consuming, except for the time spent drying. I give the treatment to a few items in the household once a year "whether they need it or no." In your case, I'd just be happy he didn't get the non-removable upholstery, to me that's in the realm of professionals only, I won't touch it.

 

[Ariel224]

Thank you PP for those tips. I'm laughing right now because I'm living an almost identical scenario as the OP. Yesterday I was down with the flu. My youngest DD, who has been fighting a bladder infection, was up in the morning watching TV with her older brother. By the time I was able to get out of bed, her Pull-Up had leaked onto every cushion on the loveseat!

I used the wet/dry shopvac to get what I could cleaned up, but I was honestly just way too sick to properly deal with it. Thankfully for me, I'm still too congested to completely appreciate the aftermath of her handiwork.

Guess I have a project for the weekend!

 

[quasar4legs]

lots of good practical advice, just wanted to give you a hug

sometimes children are worse than puppies!!