In many cases, you can get rid of an odor from a bed sheet by simply throwing it in a washing machine. But if you are dealing with a really bad smell, like feces, urine or pet odors, you may need to take additional steps to ensure that the odor is eliminated completely.
Instructions
1. Treat any urine or pet stains on the bed sheets with an enzymatic cleaning solution. This is a specially formulated cleaner that neutralizes the smell of urine and removes the stain. Agitate the enzymatic cleaner into the stain with a scrub brush.
2. Wet the bed sheet and lay it out on a clean hard surface where it can dry safely. Cover the floor in paper towels if you don't want it to get wet. Assure that the sheet is out of the reach of children and pets.
3. Sprinkle a thin layer of baking soda over the entire damp sheet (or just the source of the odor). Baking soda is an effective odor neutralizer. Allow the powder-covered sheet to dry completely for eight or more hours. The odor will absorb into the baking soda as it dries.
4. Shake the left-over baking soda off of the sheet and into the garbage when the sheet is dry again. Then toss the treated bed sheet into a washing machine with detergent and a half cup of baking soda. If it is a white sheet, use bleach---it is very effective for killing odor-causing bacteria.
5. Dry the bed sheet by itself with three dryer sheets on the hottest setting. Heat helps reduce odors.
6. Spray the dried bed sheet with a deodorizing spray. If you plan to store it, lay some scented dryer sheets inside of the folds to keep the sheets smelling fresh.
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