How to Clean a Mattress after a Bed-Wetting Accident

Watch more Beds & Mattresses videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/310735-How-to-Clean-a-Mattress-after-a-BedWetting-Accident Most children who wet their beds eventually grow out of it. Cleaning up is a snap with these simple tips. Step 1: Blot the urine Blot the urine with paper towels. 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. Tip You can substitute hydrogen peroxide for white vinegar. Step 3: Mix cornstarch and water Mix cornstarch and water together until you get a thick consistency. Step 4: Spread Spread the mixture over the stained area, let it sit until dry, and then vacuum it up. Step 5: Mix vinegar and dish soap Mix a solution of ¼ cup white vinegar and ½ cup liquid dish detergent. 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. Step 7: Let dry Let it dry and vacuum it up. Did You Know? 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.