How to get the smell of urine out of sheets and clothing?

I use OxyClean, at 6-8x the recommended amount, wash on longest, hottest cycle & leave the lid on the washer up so that it stops after agitation & let it soak overnight. Works for removing poop stains on sheets as well as urine stains & odor.

Also, tried the 36 inch wide disposable bed pads but they moved around too much & he took them off & threw on the floor. Found these on Amazon that are wider so can "tuck in" if using a twin bed, they have an extra 18 inches on both sides beyond the 30x36 padded area.
"Extra Large Disposable Incontinence Bed Pad with Tuckable Sides 10 Count (Size 30Wx36L) - Underpad Incontinence tuck in Protection for Adult, or Child - Absorbent Waterproof Chux by BrightCare" www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06Y5ZW1XX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I found it helps to use a binder clip (like you use to clip a thick stack of papers together) to clamp it onto the rolled trim of the mattress in addition o tucking it in.
Has been a HUGE help with avoiding daily laundry!

Thanks DadCirca1921 for the tips. I'll look into them. We just had to buy a new washer because we killed the other one from overuse!! My mum was also born in 1921!

I've been using a Lysol product just for this purpose. I also found a great pad on Amazon that is big enough to really cover enough of the bed to protect from urine overflow. I also use one under the bedside commode to protect the carpet and they are completely washable. Of course I also use a waterproof matress cover and if I catch a whiff of stale urine I wipe down the commode and the armrests and frame and anything near that side of the bed. I will then do a sniff test to determine where the small might be coming from because I have found clothing stuffed under the bed. I clean the commode pot every morning and let the disinfectant sprat sit for awhile before rinsing and returning it to the commode. I keep a plastic bag in the small trash bag by the nightstand, as mt husband is still able to change his own disposables most nights. The problem is, he also put his wet tee shirt in the trash too, but rather that, than continue to sleep in it. Have noticed while helping him to shower that he is getting very red between his legs, so have started having him apply infant diaper ointment. He really hasn't had incontinence during the day but I don't go anywhere now without an extra pair of disposable underwear as well as pants.

I use Odor Ban which I buy at Sam's Club. It works very well! Also, usually a spray bottle mixture comes with it and we spray it on the furniture and rugs for a fresh smell. My mom's house was beginning to smell bad too but we took out all the carpet in her bedroom and put a floor in that could be mopped and that helped a lot! We keep pads under her wherever she sits. Also, found someone to come in and clean every other week so that also helps a lot. When you are taking care of mom or dad and doing laundry every other day because they mess up clothes, and you're making their meals it really helps if someone else helps with the clean up of the house. Also, sometimes mom washes her own clothes (we don't live with her) so we put a splash of the Odor Ban in the washer at all times because she won't remember to do that.

Also, maybe put a small rug that you can throw in the washer beside the bed commode.

I also use vinegar, but let it soak sometimes....all day! Soaking always seems to eliminate the smell problem for me.

Am having good luck with Lysol Laundry Sanitizer. But Nature's miracle is good for the carpet, I also tape down a pad by the bed as he sometimes misses the commode right there.

Vinegar or borax in the laundry water. Plus liquid laundry detergent.

My grandma ruined a mattress peeing on it. We finally dragged it outside and burned it. Nothing worked. Good luck.

I want to thank everyone for the great suggestions this thread is very helpful.

However I would like to point out something potentially dangerous to the bleach users. Urine contains ammonia. Bleach and Ammonia make a very harmful gas that can kill you. I know urine dosn't have a high concentration of it but why risk your loved ones life when they're already in a more delicate stage of life.

Here is a link about it.

http://lindamagill.com/mixing-household-cleaning-products-can-kill-you/