Ever wonder why your toilet smells of urine and stains despite cleaning your bathroom. There is a lot of reasons why these things will be in your bathroom that will surprise you in so many ways. The number one area most people might think the pee smell is coming from is the toilet.
This might be the cause sometimes but, this article will give you all the different places the urine smell is coming from and how to get rid of that odor once and for all to make your bathroom smell as clean as to how it looks.
Why does your bathroom smell like urine?
Urine can have a gold or transparent look to it which can make it either easy to see or hard to find. Urine stains areas that it is on for a period of time and requires a good amount of cleaning to remove the odor so that is why your bathroom might smell like urine without you seeing it.
Best Ways To Remove Urine Smell And Stains In Bathrooms
1. Always have some Clorox wipes in the bathroom
Keeping Clorox wipes near the toilet is a friendly reminder to everyone using the bathroom to be more careful (especially the boys). I love how these wipes are so easy to use. Just tug and a new sheet comes out.
2. Disinfect everywhere, including underneath the toilet seat
Be sure to stock up on some disinfectant spray for a more thorough cleaning.
For a deeper clean, don’t be afraid to remove the toilet seat from time to time. Don’t forget the bottom base around the toilet (where the toilet meets the tile) and behind the toilet seat as well. These little cracks can really build up with bacteria over time.
3. Make your own natural spray cleaner
If you prefer a more natural solution, make your own cleaning spray by mixing 1/2 water, 1/2 vinegar, and your favorite essential oil scents. Again, make sure to keep the spray close to the toilet, so it’s easy to wipe away small spots of urine before there’s any buildup.
Plus, the essential oils will make your bathroom smell good in no time.
4. Whip out some cheap-o shaving cream
Yes, you can use shaving cream to help neutralize the odors from urine. Be sure to let this sit for like 5 minutes before you wipe. Remember, do not use this tip if you have wood floors in your bathroom. This tip is primarily for tiled bathrooms.
Also, this shaving cream tip is designed to remove smells. This is not something that disinfects. You’ll want to use a disinfectant spray for that.
This tip comes from Priscilla Raquel Lloyd, mom of 3 boys. She writes, “I always actually clean the area first with a cleaner to disinfect but as a mom of 3 boys potty learning, the stale stink lingers badly anyways. We follow with a shaving cream slather every once in awhile to remove it. Just let it sit for a bit, and then wipe it up! Smells so good after.”
If you want to try out this shaving tip, it’s best if you keep dustpan with squeegee around. This helps make clean up a breeze. Remember, don’t have the shaving cream sit around for hours on end. You’ll want to clean it up shortly after letting it sit.
Sources: cooktopcove.com, countrydiaries.com
