What tools do I need to clean feces from my mattress?

You will need cleaning rags or paper towels, borax, white vinegar, baking soda, liquid laundry detergent and a vacuum cleaner.

What is the process for cleaning feces stains on my mattress?

The process includes: cleaning up the feces, applying borax paste, applying vinegar, sprinkling baking soda, vacuuming and spot cleaning with liquid laundry detergent.

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How to Get Rid of Feces Stains on Your Mattress

Accidents happen and there may come a time when you need to clean feces stains from your mattress. It's not a pleasant task, but the good news is that with the right tools and the correct process, you can get your mattress looking and smelling fresh again.

Updated 08 Mar 2023

By Brane Lukman

What You'll Need

Cleaning rags or paper towels
Borax
White vinegar
Baking soda
Liquid laundry detergent
Vacuum cleaner

Step One: Cleaning Up the Feces

The first step in cleaning your mattress is to remove any visible feces. Make sure you don’t spread it around as you do so. Use paper towels or cleaning rags to scoop it up, and then place it in a sealed plastic bag for disposal.

Step Two: Appl y Borax Paste

Mix together equal parts borax and water to create a paste. Apply the paste to the area where feces was, rubbing it in with a soft rag. Allow it to sit for about 30 minutes before wiping it away.

Step Three: Apply Vinegar

Once you’ve wiped away the borax paste, apply a solution of water and white vinegar to the same area. Allow it to sit for at least 10 minutes. This will help to neutralize any remaining bacteria and odor.

Step Four: Sprinkle Baking Soda

After you’ve allowed the vinegar solution to sit for 10 minutes, sprinkle baking soda over the same area. This will help to absorb any remaining odors. Allow the baking soda to sit on the mattress for at least 30 minutes.

Step Five: Vacuuming

To complete the process, use a vacuum cleaner to remove the baking soda. This will help to suck up any remaining odors, leaving your mattress fresher and cleaner.

Step Six: Liquid Laundry Detergent

As a final step, mix a small amount of liquid laundry detergent into some warm water and use a clean rag to spot clean the area where the feces was located. This will help to disinfect and deodorize the mattress.

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