Handling a Colostomy Blowout: Tips for Cleaning and Odor Removal

I just had a colostomy, things did not go well and   I've been in hospital for two weeks. Long story and I won't bore you with it here. Last night, my first night at home, I had a major blow out. Does anyone know how to get the smell out of the sheets and pjs? We've washed them in hot water and now they're out on the line airing. Any help on this or hints on other subject would be appreciated.

I have an iliostomy on my right side & a mucas fistula on my left.  Not sure if the smell of a colostomy is different from mine or not.

you7 are not alone I have had 3or 4 since my surgery in feb 2008 the best way I have found is to get some fabreeze it really works

I have a jejunostomy so I have lots of blow out's I just wash clothes & sheets on hot wash with conditioner.

For the first couple of years I had many blowouts and I used Spray and Wash on the stains, sometimes I'd run the worst ones through for a second time and use those small sheets that make them fresh as a daisy. Now I have myself trained to wake up at 3AM, but getting back to sleep, well Its a work in progress. Good Luck

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hiya,im not really sure on how to eliminate the odour after a blowout,ive had to throw out several pairs of underwear and also bed sheets mainly because it seems quite hard to remove the stains,the other night i had one too,and had to strip ,shower and remove my bed sheets all whilst my boyfriend was fast asleep im so glad hes a deep sleeper!

i do know that if you pop tic tac mints or any other strong mint into your pouch after you empty it you are left with a sweet smell rather than the smell we all too well have become accustomed to lol!,if you put some in before bed and this happens then i promise the stench is not half as bad!xx

Hiya,

Vanish, Oxyclean (the cleaning detergent in a pink tub) carpet/rug stain remover or carpet pet stain remover all work removing all stains and thus any smell.  My granmother swears by white vinegar for just about anything, it is of acidic base but doesn't smell great itself, but never tried the vinegar but can recommend the rest if of any help.

All the best
Neil

Washing once maybe twice should do it. Ive had a colostomy for 10 year and have had numerous major blowouts in bed, in public once standing at my doctors office receptionship desk. Its always embarassing but I just say to hell  with it and run if its in public

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  Its a fact of life as we with bags need to live with.

I wash all poopy items together with a little bleach.  I haven't had it ruin anything (yet) although some items become faded after washing.  I have not had a problem with smell that this could not help:)  You will want to put something down on the bed to protect the mattress from stain/smell if you have not already.  I use fleece throw blankets, they are easier to wash than an entire mattress pad and are cheap!

Hi, after a blow-out,I wash in bleach..NappySan....and normal washing powder..havent had trouble with a smell yet..Mind you- the stains on protection sheets can be a hassle..Bleaching helps...but ya just end up getting a new one..lol..hope you find a cure soon..take care ,Tara

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yup i to have the protection sheet on my bed what a life saver for it to prevent destroying my favorite bed and as far as smell well thats what wakes me up b4 i am totally covered in poop never had it stay in my sheets i even have silk sheets and haven't had any problems with stinky poo unless you are eating something that your body doesnt like like fish and beer and rum and chocolate these are my worse things and oh yea the smell goes for days if i drink to much well hope you find a solution

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I've used shout and that seems to do the trick...