I just read an article from a reliable source ( can't remember which one) that raised questions about using Lume and similar products in the urogenital area. I believe the advertising about gynecologists' approving it was also questioned as to whether the claim was accurate.
I would say if there is this much odor to urine when the disposables are being frequently changed, then the urine needs to be tested. Or test clothing to be certain that odor is being removed with routine washing.
Short of sticking an Air Wick solid in your mom's pants, there is nothing gonna get rid of the urine smell that lingers in disposable briefs. Odor is just a fact of life with adult incontinence, unfortunately.
Adding arm and hammer super washing laundry soda to the load along with your detergent may help. Also, don't overload the wash, use hot water. Aside from showering everyday, there not much else. My elder had a UTI once that made her urine smell like fish.
This doesn’t really answer your question but you could place scented fabric softener sheets in her pockets (if it isn’t a risk that she will try to eat them). Downy Unstopables (that’s how they spell it😛) laundry scent pellets are REALLY strong and long lasting, so may mask the inevitable odor.
For urine odor try using Zero Odor. It's a spray . Spray the Depends after removing them. I find it works well , removing the strong odor in the room as well.
Caregivers have thanked me after I've suggested EGOSAN (they are one of my clients). They are premium products with hyper-absorbent linings that turn urine into gel deep ins
You're looking for a way to prevent urine odor not deal with it after the fact.
I was an in-home caregiver for 25 years and have changed an ocean of adult diapers, pull-ups, and urine incontinence pads.
I have tried every product and every combination and the one that I found to work the best is this:
Trim down a small baby diaper (remove the tabs and elastic). sprinkle a bit of baking soda on it and rub it into the baby diaper good. Line the Depend with the trimmed baby diaper. The baby diaper turns the urine into a gel. It costs a lot less than high-end incontinence products that do the same thing only cost three and four times as much.
During the day, you don't have to use the baby diaper. You can use a Poise pad with baking soda rubbed into it to line the Depend. Or just the Depend itself. Use the baking soda though.
I've had great results using Dove all-over body deodorant spraywith the baking soda on the diapers. Never had a care client that had a problem with these products and they work.
Baking soda and Dove deodorant body spray are cheap. I know how expensive adult incontinence products can be and that families often struggle to provide a LO with them. The baby diapers, baking soda, and Dove doedorant body spray are available at Family Dollar stores.
@burtcaregiver, Sorry, somehow my post above went live prematurely, and I wasn't aware of that. Anyway, Egosan can be found on Amazon. Odor prevention, skin-protective, aloe-infused linings. One caregiver on a forum I moderate called them a lifesaver. She uses them at night for her mom and uses a cheaper brand - Depends, I think - during the day. Another said they call them her husband's "wunderpants." Worth trying if you are struggling. Everyone is different, so wishing you luck. Caring for someone living with incontinence is tough.
I don't need luck because I don't do hands-on client care anymore. I'm the business end now though I did do the care for many years.
Basically it's trial and error. If you find something that works stay with it if you can afford to. Many people can't and that's when you have to get creative.
Take the water-proof, disposable under pads for example. People use these on beds and seats to protect them from incontinence. They're expensive and if a person uses a few a day and they usually do, it adds up. Puppy training pads are the exact same thing only they cost half the price. No difference.
I'm not sure if the odor you mention is on your Mother or in her undergarment. My Mom wears Depends and she also uses a porta potty. We use Phoof Odor Eliminator and it is pure magic. The product says it can be used on the human body, pets, etc. I've never sprayed it on Mom but after she has a BM in the potty, I spray Phoof directly on the waste and there is NO SMELL at all. It will probably work on the issue you describe as well. This can be bought on Amazon but sometimes see it in Walmart & Target. Only takes a couple of sprays so it last along time. Been using it for about a year and have only had to purchase more once or twice. Great Stuff!
Going to try this one, not for urine odor but for other stuff. Have always cherished Zero Odor, and hope they never go out of business. Use it to spray once into dishwasher and does marvels preventing food odor until washer full enough to use every three days or so, into garbage can liner, and for all sorts of other things. Don't know how Zero Odor would work on any incontinent wear; guess I would worry about skin contact with most products.
Sugarbea: Firstly, check for a U.T.I. as the urine WILL be malodorous if an infection is present. Secondly, perhaps you could try Lume deodorant, which claims to work 'odor free' for up to 72 hours.
@burntcaregiver you're right, trial and error. I run/moderate an incontinence support site with a lot of younger members who are struggling to live with various degrees of incontinence caused by birth defects, illness, surgeries, accidents, and sexual abuse. They are true experts and come up with amazing ideas (yes, puppy pads are often mentioned). Each person is unique, and their life challenges unique, so it's an honor to witness their inventiveness. Great work on your part! The people you care for are lucky to have you.
You can try any of the all-body deodorants. However, odor is probably a matter of her not changing her underwear often enough. Make sure she changes to a new pair if she has any leakage into her Depends. You can also try having her use of the disposable hygenic wipes to wipe her lady parts and bottom every time after she uses the restroom.... as well as the new pair of undergarments.
I have no first hand experience . It claims to be good for that area .
Maybe others have more ideas .
Calmoseptim cream. (?) it’s a barrier cream, but has a scent to it..
no worries… more posts will come in with more natural ideas/solutions too..
go into a health food
ask an assisted living place fro advice.. can’t hurt
I was an in-home caregiver for 25 years and have changed an ocean of adult diapers, pull-ups, and urine incontinence pads.
I have tried every product and every combination and the one that I found to work the best is this:
Trim down a small baby diaper (remove the tabs and elastic). sprinkle a bit of baking soda on it and rub it into the baby diaper good. Line the Depend with the trimmed baby diaper. The baby diaper turns the urine into a gel. It costs a lot less than high-end incontinence products that do the same thing only cost three and four times as much.
During the day, you don't have to use the baby diaper. You can use a Poise pad with baking soda rubbed into it to line the Depend. Or just the Depend itself. Use the baking soda though.
I've had great results using Dove all-over body deodorant spraywith the baking soda on the diapers. Never had a care client that had a problem with these products and they work.
Baking soda and Dove deodorant body spray are cheap. I know how expensive adult incontinence products can be and that families often struggle to provide a LO with them. The baby diapers, baking soda, and Dove doedorant body spray are available at Family Dollar stores.
I don't need luck because I don't do hands-on client care anymore. I'm the business end now though I did do the care for many years.
Basically it's trial and error. If you find something that works stay with it if you can afford to. Many people can't and that's when you have to get creative.
Take the water-proof, disposable under pads for example. People use these on beds and seats to protect them from incontinence. They're expensive and if a person uses a few a day and they usually do, it adds up.
Puppy training pads are the exact same thing only they cost half the price. No difference.
I don't do the actual care anymore and I don't miss it either. My caregivers are good, hard-working people though.