Making Your Trench Coat Stain-Free Again: How to Clean Urine Stains the Right Way
Urine stains are embarrassing, especially when they appear on your favorite trench coat. Fortunately, there are several solutions and techniques you can use to quickly and efficiently take care of stain and once again make your trench coat look as good as new.
Updated 12 Mar 2023
By Matej Kramberger
Removing Fresh Urine Stains from Trench Coats
The first step to cleaning a fresh urine stain from a trench coat is to blot the urine-soaked area with paper towels or a clean cloth to absorb as much moisture as possible. Once this is done, make a mixture of one teaspoon of white vinegar and one cup of warm water and gently swish it around. Dip a clean cloth into this mixture and dab it onto the stain in a gentle clockwise motion.
You should also Note that you should avoid scrubbing the affected area vigorously, as this may cause stain to spread further. Also, make sure to test the mixture on an inconspicuous part of trench coat first to make sure it doesn’t damage the fabric. If after dabbing area with the vinegar-water mixture a faint stain is still visible, then try using a few drops of liquid detergent and re-dab the solution onto the stain.
Removing Dried Urine Stains from Trench Coats
Getting rid of dried urine stains from a trench coat is a bit more complicated, but not impossible. Start by mixing one tablespoon of enzymatic cleaner (such as Bio-Oxy) and one cup of warm water. Dip a microfiber towel into the mixture and then dab the mixture onto the stained area. Once this is done, spray the area with cold water and rinse spot with a clean cloth.
After you’ve done this, you can leave your trench coat outside in the sun for a couple of hours to help the enzymatic cleaner set. Alternatively, you can turn your trench coat inside out, place it in a plastic bag, and leave it in a sunny spot for several hours.
Once you’ve let the enzymatic cleaner do its job, you can repeat the same procedure with a fresh batch of the enzyme cleaner and water mixture. Once you’ve done this, you should use a dry towel to absorb any remaining moisture.
Conclusion
Whether you’re dealing with a fresh or dried urine stain on your trench coat, it’s important to act quickly and treat stain correctly. Following these simple instructions should help you remove the stain and make your trench coat look as good as new.
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