Is there an easy way to get rid of urine odors? [View all]
A loved one has a bedside commode in their bedroom that (often) gets used in the night, or sometimes during the day. (It's not her primary place to go to the toilet... it's just supposed to be for emergencies.)
Because of her dementia, she only remembers to close the lid half the time, and even though her caregiver empties the commode pot as soon as she's aware... the smell of urine has already drifted throughout the room and into everything.
Even after the source of the odor has been removed... even if the windows have been opened and fresh air has circulated... the odor has penetrated the bedding, carpets, drapes, upholstry, everything.
Are there any tips to help eliminate these odors, or to kill them before they start? Sprays and oils just mask it temporarily... or it smells like flowers/citrus and pee. She's considering having someone install a bathroom exhaust fan near the potty chair. Even though it would draw-out the AC or heating, it would still improve the quality of life.
I'm not the caregiver, but I do care very much for the caregiver and her mother. She's at the end of her rope. Also, I avoid visiting because of the odor. (Her mother really ought to be in assisted living, but the cost is prohibitive, so they're doing their best.)
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