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Ending up with urine stains on your clothes can be a common occurrence if you live with pets or children. Incontinence is a fairly common problem among children. Our pets may also be attracted to urinating in the laundry basket or on any other textile in the house. To remedy this, at Abanderado we explain how to remove urine stains from underwear with simple yet effective remedies. Get rid of stains and odors with these foolproof tricks!

How to remove urine stains from underwear: follow these home remedies

After these inevitable accidents occur, the most important thing is to react quickly so that urine stains don't dry and become more difficult to remove. Whenever possible, as soon as you detect the problem, and before washing urine-stained underwear , remember to take these steps:

If the urine stains on your underwear are still wet, it is preferable to use kitchen paper to absorb as much liquid as possible before proceeding to the next step.
Turn the garment inside out so that the inside is visible.
Before washing, soak your underwear in cold water or a little mild detergent.
Let it soak for about 45 minutes and check if you've removed the urine stains . If they persist, let it sit overnight.
Rinse, wring out a little by hand and wash as usual.

The most important thing is to react in time so that urine stains do not dry and become more difficult to remove.

Based on this process, we'll give you other tricks to eliminate urine odor from underwear that work. Choose the remedy that suits you best, or simply the one that's most practical because you have it at home:

Remove urine stains with white vinegar

Who doesn't have a bottle of vinegar in their kitchen? Not only will it be useful for dressing salads, but it also has tremendous cleaning and disinfecting power. In this case, to remove urine stains with vinegar, follow these steps:

Mix two parts water to one part white vinegar.
It is preferable to use hot water, but only if permitted according to the washing instructions on the label.
Soak for 45 minutes and rinse.
Air dry in a shaded area to prevent any remaining stain from setting if it hasn't completely disappeared.
If you prefer to use the washing machine, just add half a cup of vinegar to the drawer with the detergent.

If you prefer to use ammonia instead of vinegar, you can also do so. The procedure is the same as described for vinegar, but with ammonia, you need to be careful with the proportions: one tablespoon for every half cup of water.

Baking soda to remove dried urine stains

Another product that never fails to be found in our pantries and cleaning closets. In this case, baking soda is very effective at removing dried urine stains from underwear , those that are more persistent and difficult to remove. The step-by-step instructions are as follows:

Add a little water to a cup of baking soda and stir until a smooth paste forms.
Spread the mixture on the urine stains.
Cover with plastic wrap and let it sit for about 6 hours. Remember, we're talking about dried urine stains, which are the toughest.
Remove all traces and baking soda dust thoroughly.
Wash as usual.

Tips for removing urine stains from underwear

Hydrogen peroxide against unpleasant odors from urine stains on clothes

If you're worried about the smell rather than the stain, we recommend trying this foolproof remedy. Hydrogen peroxide is one of the best tricks for removing urine odor from underwear or any other surface. Just follow these steps:

Mix equal parts cold water and hydrogen peroxide.
Pour into a spray bottle.
Spray on the urine-stained garment.
Let it rest for half an hour.
Put it in the washing machine using the program you usually use.

Need to remove urine stains from white underwear? This is the best option:

Combine 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 3 drops of dish soap, and 240 ml of hydrogen peroxide.
You should make the mixture just when you are going to use it, apply it and let it sit.

Tips for cleaning your underwear and removing urine stains

To give you all the information you need on how to remove urine stains from underwear , here are some final tips. This way, you'll know which washing methods are best and what to keep in mind when removing tough stains from underwear like these:

Before tackling the urine stain, read your garment's washing label.
Do a color test to avoid color bleeding.

Avoid using harsh products that could damage your underwear.
Always choose the right stain remover for each case.
Air dry, but keep the garments out of direct sunlight.

We encourage you to try any of these methods to remove urine stains from children's underwear, briefs, and other garments . This way, you can enjoy all the benefits of the Abanderado children's underwear collection for longer , leaving them looking as good as new.