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[quote=Anonymous]I posted a couple of weeks ago about an accident my elderly had when she soaked the bed and peed on the rug. Anyway, I was able to get rid of the smell through a "sanitary cycle" in the washer.

We just moved and my new washer does not have a sanitary cycle. I need some tips from BTDT people who have dealt with this issue.

1- her pants are not even wet normally but I guess just being in contact with the pull ups makes them very smelly. More so the pants she wears to sleep.

2  - without the sanitary cycle, I have washed her clothes TWICE and they still smell!!! (and I did put baking soda inside the washer)

I googled the issue and there are lots of tips out there, but I want to make sure some of those really work and are ok before going on a shopping spree.

Has anyone ever used a product called "odor block?" Does it really work?

Have you used a diaper pail for adult's diaper/pull ups  - does it work? I have never used one for my children. If so, which brand is the best to contain odor?

Some people say to use tea tree oil inside the washer - does it really work? will it damage my washer?

Others say to use pine sol in the washer - same question as above.

How do you deal with the clothes before washing? Does a covered hamper suffice?

And last but not least - someone mentioned a tip from a nurse to use shaving cream for delicate skin to clean the elderly privates. Apparently it is amazing to clean out the area and get rid of the odor (when bathing frequently is not an option I mean). Has anyone here tried it? Does it really work?

And since we are talking about not being able to take a bath often - any tips on how to best clean the hair, more so the smell of unclean hair (oils build up and such)?

I want to gain control over these issues before her bedroom and bathroom gain that peculiar smell of urine, and since the are is carpeted, it is even more important that I deal with this as soon as possible.

Thanks for any tips and feedback![/quote]

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