I've been the sole caregiver 24/7 for my 80-year-old mother, for the past 10 years. She has many significant health problems and dementia. My question is this: I empty her commode bucket 1-2 times a day (both urine and poo) and take out her wastebasket of used Depends, but the smell when I'm doing this is making me absolutely sick to my stomach. I am at the end of my rope and have been for a long time. Does anyone have any ideas for the smell while I'm cleaning up? I always add a little bleach to the new water.
It can be very dangerous if mixed with urine.
Candles can also cause breathing prob's if used continuosly.
Odors can also be coming from chairs and bedding that elders sit on even if the senior is clean.
The diapers (any brand) and chucks do not protect these materials from the constant leakage of urine or feces.
I use thin clean chair pads ( Dollar store brand) on favorite chair and change them daily.They wash well despite the price.
The bedding (all of it ) including blankets are changed daily.
Commodes ( trash buckets etc ) with plastic containers will harbor odor as the becomes trapped in the coating which wears off.
Buy aluminum or old fashion ceramic potty types, aluminum for trash receptacles.
As you get older, urine has a stronger odor despite the amount of liquid you drink and because we tend to leak from either or both ends the odor is constant.
Tide has a newer laundry product out that smells wonderful.
It's clean, fresh, last for the whole day and doesn't stale as many do after a few hours.
Lysol also now makes a wonderful spray for material such as curtains and furniture.
A little dab of vanilla extract or powdered spice under your nose does the trick of eliminating odors as well.
We have had good luck with an enzymatic cleaner called Anti-Icky Poo. That is the name of it for real. It's used to clean up crime scenes and places where there has been advanced biological decomposition if you know what I'm saying.
It works great. If you aren't having luck with the store-bought pet products, order this online. antiickypoo
There r now products called "poopurri" and "go girl" for poo. These products are sprayed into toilet/commode prior to pooing. Poopurri works like a charm in toilets, I know. Not sure about commodes.
My mom needs to keep a commode in her room for times she can't make it to the restroom, which is becoming more and more the case. She can empty it herself. Is there a recommended way to have the toilet ready? As in, do I have her leave water in the bucket; if so, how much? Do I need to buy those expensive liners with the absorbant pads? Ive also heard of utilizing kitty litter in the bottom of the commode. Does any or all of these things work with feces odor as well? My mother suffers from gastric issues so diarrhea is a big culprit when it comes to odor in her room. Im unsure about all of these things. Until I can find a suitable solution, she is pretty much refusing to have the commode in her room. Can someone help me? Thanks in advance.
Essential oils are all the rage now, and throughout history. Put a few drops-try
Eucalyptus, lemon or orange into the new water, into the toilet. If you want disinfectant, try Melaleuca oil, Oregano oil. Doterra is just one brand.
I'm new to this post and experience. My sister is moving in with me and I have experienced the toileting odors at her home. I have a super sensitive nose so am worried my house will smell the same. Thanks for the tips, I will try your suggestions. I'm also going to try a product I've heard of that will absorb the smell of cigarette smoke, so I hope it will be effective here too. I don't know the name of it, but saw it advertised a couple years ago in a shop that refurbished autos. Will let you know how it works.