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writes:Okay, this is an odd question and probably doesn't belong here, but...We have some guests coming soon. One of them is a bit mentally challenged. The last time we saw this person, they smelled terribly of urine.Is it okay to put a rubber(?) mattress cover on the double bed where they will be sleeping alone? (We could afford a new mattress, if they have, err, trouble, but that seems like a big hassle.)Thanks! Reply to this Question
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reader, Abella +, writes (26 October 2012):
 If there was odour then the protecter was used.
The fabric can hold a huge amount of fluid and still seem dry to touch.
Hospitals use them all the time.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 October 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionWell the guest came and went, and I don't think they peed in bed, BUT, the mattress protector was SOOO stinky that I'm really glad it was there and we can wash it! :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (17 October 2012): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for the suggestions!
I hadn't realized that mattress covers had improved so.
I got one at the big red box store for $20!
I bet the guest won't even notice.
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reader, Candid Cally +, writes (16 October 2012):
My parents had rubber mattress covers on all of the beds...not because everyone was prone to accidents, but because it cut down substantially on our allergies. It was also helpful the last time I sick, still living at home, and had an unfortunately vivid dream that I found a restroom. (yeah, I peed the bed when I was 14 and the rubber mattress cover definately saved my little sister on the bottom bunk from finding out.)
If you are concerned that the mattress cover will be met with disdain...just refer to it as a 'dust cover' and insist it stays on.
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reader, C. Grant  +, writes (15 October 2012):
 We had mattress covers when we moved our kids into beds from cribs as there was the occasional issue. Sounds like a sensible precaution to me. There's no need for your guests to know that it was done specifically for them.
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reader, So_Very_Confused +, writes (15 October 2012):
 I would cover the entire mattress in waterproof covering... you can buy zipper mattresses that way.. I'd also put an absorbent pad over the plastic covering...
they may not wet the bed.... or they may wear adult diapers...
it might just be that they are not good at grooming and are not being properly monitored...
and just in case there is a problem you may want to pick up some enzyme cleaner that you can spray on any other items such as chairs or couches as well.
Is their caretaker coming and are they aware of the problem?
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reader, Abella +, writes (15 October 2012):
I am not sure if a rubber mattress will be enough. That may not absorb the liquid. And a smell may linger in the rubber mattress,
There are better absorbent padded fabric options available today to address a growing problem, as some people reach an advanced age and are faced with incontinence issues.
These covers go over the top of the mattress but then cannot be seen by the user of the bed. As a sheet then covers the absorbent cover.
Here are some examples of the products available. I suspect that some can be purchased online.
You can obtain washable special fabric mattress protectors. They are not obvious as they are then convered by a sheet. So if there is an accident then only the bed sheet needs to be removed and replaced.
For USA: http://www.win-health.com/continence_care_products.html
For England : http://www.incontinence.co.uk/mattress-protection/
http://www.coloplast.com/Products/UrologyAndContinenceCare/ConveenOptima/Downloads/Documents/Conveen%20Optima%20Helpin
http://www.confidentcare.com.au/Linen.html
The volume of urine they can hold (and still the pad does not appear to be wet) is astounding.
Better to have three though. One on the bed, one in the wash and one in the linen cupboard.
And there are also specific solutions to suit men and to suit women in relation to incontinence.
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