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I find myself washing soaked bed pads more than once to get the smells out. One time through the washer doesn't really get them clean enough.
I was getting tired of washing so much; too much time, and too much water and electricity spent washing urine-soaked bed pads, along with blankets and clothing.
I started relying more on disposable bed pads. The large ones - 30" x 36". This started 9 months ago when my husband's hospice provider provided disposable pads, so I started using them more. While I still cover the bed with 2 washable pads, I have a disposable pad on top of that, so it can easily be removed when soaked, and there is still a dry pad under him. I am spending much less time washing bed pads!
As for clothing, my husband voluntarily stopped wearing pants a few years ago. That works out great for me. One less pee-soaked thing to wash! However, I find the pee often wicks up his shirt in the back. If it still smells after one washing, I will wash a second time. My washer does not have a pre-wash setting, so I use the speed wash to get the urine out, then wash again as normal load. Just think, if you are not pre-rinsing, then everything is just washing in urine-water.
In lieu of pants, he likes to have a blanket over him at all times. I buy lots of throw blankets, so they are easy to wash and store.
Vinegar will neutralize urine. I use about a quarter cup in the washer. I use Charlie's Soap powder.
As JoAnn pointed out, the heat of the dryer seems to bring out the smell. Another good trick for your smelly items is to hang them outside, if you can, in the sun. The sun's rays actually kill bacteria, and the sun and fresh air will make your laundry smell fresh! If it is too stiff or dusty after hanging outside, I toss them in the dryer for short time to fluff.
I found drying in the dryer brings out the smell. I would not use bleach on colored clothes. I used to soak Moms polyester slacks in vinegar and water for a while before washing.
Agreed! I have found that Tide Hygienic Clean detergent and disinfecting bleach (never knew there were different versions/strengths of bleach until caregiving) in hot water works well!
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
if funds allow disposable ones
Otherwise cheap white vinegar diluted
One time through the washer doesn't really get them clean enough.
I was getting tired of washing so much; too much time, and too much water and electricity spent washing urine-soaked bed pads, along with blankets and clothing.
I started relying more on disposable bed pads. The large ones - 30" x 36".
This started 9 months ago when my husband's hospice provider provided disposable pads, so I started using them more. While I still cover the bed with 2 washable pads, I have a disposable pad on top of that, so it can easily be removed when soaked, and there is still a dry pad under him. I am spending much less time washing bed pads!
As for clothing, my husband voluntarily stopped wearing pants a few years ago.
That works out great for me. One less pee-soaked thing to wash! However, I find the pee often wicks up his shirt in the back. If it still smells after one washing, I will wash a second time. My washer does not have a pre-wash setting, so I use the speed wash to get the urine out, then wash again as normal load. Just think, if you are not pre-rinsing, then everything is just washing in urine-water.
In lieu of pants, he likes to have a blanket over him at all times. I buy lots of throw blankets, so they are easy to wash and store.
Vinegar will neutralize urine. I use about a quarter cup in the washer.
I use Charlie's Soap powder.
As JoAnn pointed out, the heat of the dryer seems to bring out the smell. Another good trick for your smelly items is to hang them outside, if you can, in the sun. The sun's rays actually kill bacteria, and the sun and fresh air will make your laundry smell fresh! If it is too stiff or dusty after hanging outside, I toss them in the dryer for short time to fluff.