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bettysdance Asked March 2014

My husband keeps himself clean, but his clothes and recliner have an odor. Any advice?

Caring for husband at home. He is 90 years old. I wash everything constantly, but the odor persists. anyone else have this problem?

pamstegma Mar 2014
Iodine scrub added to laundry will cut the urine odor. Upholstered furniture can be steam cleaned with an enzyme cleaner. You can rent a steam cleaner or hire Stanley Steemer or similar company. The odor is likely caused by kidney failure, so that waste comes through the skin instead of leaving via the bladder.
Pet odor removers are also helpful for laundry.

geewiz Mar 2014
If the odor is urine, try adding white vinegar to the laundry. Also, (when the weather permits) allow the item to dry on a rack out in the sun. Place a towel on the recliner seat to 'catch' any drips. Wash it often.

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