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How to protect your mattress from urine odours
You’ve woken up in the night and you’ve wet the bed. We’ve all been there, I know I certainly have. Accidents happen, you can’t control them. You can however, control how you handle the clean up job. Nobody wants a mattress that smells of wee, so join us as we take a look at what you can do to stop unwanted odours in their tracks.
Mattress protectors
First thing’s first, a good-quality mattress protector. If urine was a bullet, then a mattress protector would definitely be the kevlar vest. A good waterproof mattress protector creates a barrier between the mattress and any liquids. This means urine leaks don't penetrate through to the mattress.
There are lots of mattress protector’s on the market, but they tend to fall into a couple of categories. The heavy duty plastic type covers and softer, cotton-based protectors.
Plastic mattress protectors vs cotton-based mattress protectors
The plastic bed protectors are great for fully protecting your mattress from leaks and stains. They’re easy to clean too. The downside is that they’re not as comfortable as the softer, cotton-based ones. The plastic covers are also quite noticeable. If you’re trying to maintain a level of discretion then you’re probably best opting for the cotton-based protectors.
Night time pads & pants
You can’t get urine odours in your mattress if the urine never makes it to the bed! Vivactive have a range of pants & pads specifically geared toward people that are finding night time difficult. They’ve been designed with a massive absorbency capacity, so that you can sleep safe and sound in the knowledge you’re fully protected.
Vivactive Pants Night Maxi (Large) can hold up to 2300ml of liquids and are a great option if you want that feeling of a snug fit and 360 degree protection.
Vivactive Shaped Pads Night Maxi are in a league of their own when it comes to absorbency. They have a huge capacity, with the ability to hold up to 3500ml of liquid. It’s safe to say these are the most heavy duty option.
Both the pads and pants have been specially engineered with the Vivactive TRIPLE LAYER LOCK™ system to ensure any leakage is absorbed and locked away immediately.
Bed pads
Bed pads sit on top of your sheet and work to catch liquids before they have a chance to get near to your mattress. To get an idea, here’s a picture of one of Vivactive’s super absorbent disposable bed pads in action:
As well as providing fast-acting absorption, they feature a lovely soft top layer so that you can sleep in comfort, confidence and security.
There are two types of bed pad:
Disposable bed pads - great for:
- Sleeping at someone else’s house
- Quick and easy removal and disposal
- Awesome odour control
- Super-fast absorbency
Washable bed pads - great for:
- Sleeping on a soft and cloth-like material
- Being more environmentally friendly than disposables
- Cost-effectiveness
- Holding a massive amount of liquid
It’s up to you to decide which one you think will suit you best. As a starting point, why not purchase a pack of disposables and a washable bed pad and try them both out?
Mattress deodorisers
Mattress deodorisers are specially formulated sprays to tackle unwanted odours at the source. They work by eradicating the bacteria that cause bad smells; not just masking them.
Urine odours can be stubborn and nobody wants a house that smells of pee. So, it’s essential that the leakage is tackled promptly. By using an inferior cleaning product that simply masks a smell, you’ll eventually find the problem hasn’t really been dealt with. You need a solution like Vivactive’s mattress deodoriser that’s specially formulated to neutralise bad odours and kill the bacteria that cause them.
It’s a quick and hassle-free way to tackle the problem, ensuring a fresh and odour-free mattress for a comfortable night's sleep.
