Urine

Stain: Yellowish or brown, darkening with age, absorbed

Contains: Urea, uric acid, ammonia, organic acids, pigments, cholesterol, albumins, proteoses

• Blot up as much as possible if still wet.
• Apply detergent solution and blot.
• Apply ammonia solution and blot.
• Apply vinegar solution and blot.
• Rinse thoroughly with water and blot until dry.
• If a stain remains, apply rust remover or oxalic acid solution.
• Bleaching with 3-5% hydrogen peroxide or sodium perborate might be necessary.

Urine stains may cause permanent dye removal from fibers.