Urine and feces stains on linen with a diaper and a puppy training pad

Accidents (pet and human)

These guides cover the accident itself — urine, vomit and feces — whether it came from a pet or a person; each page states exactly where its method comes from.

Vomit is a protein stain: rinse or soak in cold water while fresh and never start with hot water, which cooks the protein into the fabric. [1][2]

Stains in this family

Feces / diaper blowoutGet solids off while the mess is fresh — wipe or rinse away as much as you can before i…Urine (human & pet)On washable fabric, rinse with cool water, soak in cool water with a heavy-duty liquid …Vomit & spit-upVomit is a protein stain: scrape off solids, rinse or soak in cold water while fresh, a…

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Sources

  1. Institutional University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service — Stain Removal for Washable Fabrics (FCS2-840 / H.E. 2-840) (accessed 2026-08-18)
  2. Institutional Texas A&M AgriLife Extension — Removing Stains from Washable Fabrics (accessed 2026-08-18)

Updated 2026-08-28. Compiled from the cited sources; not independently verified by this site.

Safety

Never mix cleaning products, especially chlorine bleach with ammonia, acids, or other cleaners. [1][2] If a cleaning or laundry product is swallowed or gets in the eyes or on skin, contact your local poison control service for case-specific advice. In the US, call 1-800-222-1222 or use webPOISONCONTROL. [1]