Cleaning Up Accidents

Oh the joys of potty training. Just when you think “Yeah!! They’ve got it!!” they surprise you and have an accident. {or 2.... or 5} {have you read my post on Potty Training?}

Here is something that I have found that works really well for cleaning up pee.

So far this has worked everywhere we have had an accident. As soon as you notice it try to blot up as much as you can. {I have found that hemp cloth diaper inserts work GREAT for this!! They absorb so much of the initial pee if you can get to it soon enough}

Any of the excess that you can get out is a good thing.

Then get Baking Soda. Just regular Baking Soda {we usually get it in bulk} and put it on the wet spot.

You don’t want a pile of it sitting on top of the wet spot, but more than a gentle sprinkle.

Then wait.

The wetter it is the longer the wait.

The baking soda will absorb the pee….. AND THE SMELL!!

When the baking soda is dry {you’ll notice that it’s kind of crusty} vacuum it up. If there is still areas that are still wet, just apply more baking soda to the area and do it again.

I have done this to beds, couches, floors, chairs, and rugs. And honestly once it’s all vacuumed there is no smell of pee.

It does take time for the baking soda to dry… and you do have to keep little hands out of it. The oh so tempting area of white looking sand….


What do you do to clean up accidents that happen at your house?