Bed Wetting Sheets Help Make Training Easier!

Toilet Training Can Be An Emotional Time!

Bed Wetting Sheets Preserve Mattresses!

One of the downsides to this transition is the effect it has on the bedding material.  The best way to take care of this is to use a bed wetting sheet.  Many companies offer rubber or plastic sheets that are completely waterproof and can save the mattress from any accidental damage.  However, these sheets are very uncomfortable, and it would be best to use other sheets in addition to them.  For example, soft and comfortable cotton flannel bedding placed on top of a bed wetting sheet can make it much more comfortable for your child.  The reason I suggest flannel is that flannel often cleans easier than higher thread count fabrics due to its additional durability.  It is important to know how to clean bedding material in case of wetting.

Cleaning Bed Sheets Should Be Thorough After Wetting!

While normal laundry detergent is sufficient for cleaning most sheets, including Egyptian cotton bedding, it is important to pre-treat the stains to make sure they are lifted out.  Also, if the sheets are flannel, a more rigorous wash cycle should be used, and this is why I suggest flannel bed sheet during training.  Synthetic fleece bedding or a medium thread count comforter or blanket should be used for covers at night as well for the same reason.

Periodic Deep Cleaning!

After the several weeks it usually takes to train a child to wake up during the night, the sheets should be deep cleaned.  They should be washed a few extra times on a rigorous cycle to make sure they are clean.  They should also be treated for odors in some way.  While most stores offer simple household chemicals that can take the odors out of bedding material, there is a much more effective method available.  Ozone air purifiers have been available in recent years, and a little known trick can lift all odors out of a set of sheets using only the air purifier.  The first step is to set any power settings or ozone ratings to their maximum setting.  Then, wrap the purifier in the sheet you want to have cleaned.  Finally, wrap the entire thing in a very thick, course blanket (flannel or some such thing).  Leave it on for several hours (maybe even an entire day, depending on the strength of the purifier’s filter).  After that time has elapsed, set the purifier back to ordinary settings and wash the sheets one last time.  The ozone purifier causes the odor causing particles to group up against the sheet, and the wash cycle then lifts them right off of it.

The Best Response is Conditioning!

Ultimately, bed wetting sheets are a time consuming way to train a child to wake up in the night for the restroom.  Bed wetting alarms and other training methods are now widely available that make it much easier to make the transition.  It is advisable to work on training your child immediately after purchasing bed wetting sheets, because the shorter the transition is, the more comfortable your child will be.

About The Author - Don Willoughby is the owner and webmaster of Bed Sheets Only, and is a frequent contibutor of interesting and informative articles to this and other websites.  Please visit our kids bedding and sports team logo bed sheets pages for more information about a variety of bed sheets products.

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