The trick sees people coating the tiles and area around their toilets with shaving cream, as it does an “amazing job” of eradicating the smell of urine. “I have three little boys and I do the shaving cream hack every other day to fix the smell,” said one fan.
While it's not clear exactly why the foam works so effectively, many believe the chemical combination works to destroy the 'uric acid crystals' in urine rather than simply masking the smell of them. One mother was extremely thankful to other members of the group who alerted her to the unusual hack.
In short, yes. Specifically, shaving cream can get rid of urine odor.
Pop on some cleaning gloves and cover the area around the toilet and on the sides of the toilet, really, anywhere you think there may be urine build up and completely cover with shaving cream. Let the shaving cream sit for about 20 minutes and then wipe with a hot wet cloth or a mop with hot water.
There's an assortment of options in getting the grime out of your grout. Homemade solutions include baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and even shaving cream! Any common household grout cleaner should do the trick as well. But if you have small children or pets, we recommend using oxygen bleach.
Keep the bathroom clean with daily surface wipe downs and weekly deep cleans. Try a Febreze Small Spaces to prevent lingering odors for up to 45 days. They come in a variety of yummy scents, none of which contain urine. Flush near-boiling water down the drains once a week to prevent odor backup.
The majority of the odor is actually created by odor causing bacteria that use urine as a food source. The more bacteria that are allowed to grow the stronger the odor. The odor causing bacteria can penetrate porous surfaces, grout, and even etched porcelain causing odor issues in restrooms if not maintained properly.
Urine often has a slight ammonia smell, especially first thing in the morning or when a person is dehydrated. Smelly urine can also be a sign of an infection, however, so if the smell does not go away on its own, or if additional symptoms develop, see a doctor.
Aside from using bleach or white vinegar, you can actually make very powerful odor eliminators at home. Try mixing a cup of peroxide, three tablespoons of baking soda, and a couple drops of dish detergent. Spray the area, allow it to sit for about 20 minutes, and rub the area until the foul smell is eliminated.
Mix one part distilled white vinegar with four parts water. If the stain is extra smelly, use half vinegar and half water. Pour (or spray) this solution on the fabric to neutralize the smell. If you have a microfiber couch, swap out rubbing alcohol instead of vinegar (which can leave a stain).
Decide On Your Grooming Area
Some guys trim their pubic hair over the toilet or in the bathtub/shower - but your best bet is to trim over a large towel. You don't want to have the awkward conversation where you explain why there's a clump of little curlies clogging up your drains.
Polish bathroom floors
Urine stains and other bodily fluids can make bathrooms an even bigger hotspot for grime. While shaving cream may not be your first line of defense for cleaning your floors, it can be a great option for polishing and making them sparkle like new.
Regardless if you're shaving your face, your arms, your butt, your legs, or your shaft and balls, a shower, in our opinion, is the best way to get wet and lather up for a shave.
Letting pee sit makes it harder to clean your toilet. This is the best reason I can find for flushing every time you pee. Why? Because the combination of urine and hard water (i.e., water that contains a lot of minerals), if left to sit for a few hours, can create a crusty deposit on the side of the bowl over time.
Enzyme cleaners work by breaking down the organic matter (like bacteria) that is causing the smell. You can find these cleaners at most stores that sell cleaning supplies. In addition to enzyme cleaners, you can also use white vinegar to remove urine odor.
In many cases, a constant urine smell is likely due to a leaking seal, which is located under the toilet and seals the point between the toilet and the drain.
For stained or discolored grout, mix two parts baking soda with one part vinegar. And if you have coarse or fragile tiles, mix two parts baking soda with one part hydrogen peroxide. If desired, you can also use a commercial grout cleaner. Use a grout brush or old toothbrush to apply the paste to the grout lines.
Mix together ½ cup baking soda, ¼ cup hydrogen peroxide, 1 tsp dish soap. Spoon cleaning agents onto grout and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Scrub the grout lines with a brush. Grout cleaning tip: Make sure to scrub hard to agitate the grout and cleaning solution and break up any really stuck dirt.