How to Clean Personal Urine Containers

Whether you're camping, piloting a plane or driving long distances, a personal urine container can help provide the level of comfort you and your bladder need. Yet, if left uncleaned, the container can develop a smell. That's why it is important to clean the container as soon as possible after use.

Things You'll Need

  • Hot water
  • Antibacterial soap
  • Small cup
  • Stirrer
  • Clean towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Empty the personal urine container of any remaining urine.

    • 2

      Fill the cup halfway with hot water and add a couple drops of soap.

    • 3

      Stir the soap and water mixture together.

    • 4

      Place the cap of the personal urine container in the cup. Allow it to sit for a minute or two.

    • 5

      Dry the cap off with a clean towel.

    • 6

      Fill the personal urine container halfway with hot water. Add four to five drops of soap.

    • 7

      Screw the cap onto the container. Shake the container to mix the soap and water mixture. Do this for a minute.

    • 8

      Unscrew the cap and empty the container. Leave the cap off to allow the container to air dry.

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