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I would recommend no douches for a woman passed menopause. Woman after menopause have dry problems and douching only makes it worse especially with vinegar. Could cause infection. Washing with soap, not near the urethra. Then you may have problems with UTIs. Have you had Mom checked for UTIs? They will give off a strong odor. A vaginal infection will give off a smell too. I would think a good mild deorderant soap would be good.
Does Mom wear slacks or jeans? Are they loose fitting in that area. Does that area on the pants smell? Maybe a good soak in vinegar water will help get rid of it. Or one of those urine products. I wash in Tide original. Do not dry her pants in a dryer. I found it just brings out the smell. Especially in polyester. Hang out. I have had to soak overnight.
I worked with a woman who complained about having a strong odor and it was found that she had a cist or tumor on her ovary.
Try some cranberry tablets and have her drink more water to delute her urine. If none of this works call her doctor.
Nothing in the search came up about using vinegar on the skin, but I would definitely not use such an acidic liquid, even diluted, on an elder's skin.
I think after a good soaking allow her to air dry for as long a time as possible.
Is she using disposable briefs? Or cloth undies? If the smell is also in her clothing, try using a sport wash (I use it for my husband's hockey jerseys and equipment).
My MIL always had an odor because she wore polyester pants, which don't breath and retain the smell (like yoga pants - synthetic fiber).
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Have you tried soaping her up and leaving it for a minute? The smell is ingrained and letting the soap sit can help break down the odor. They still sell sitz baths, that might be a solution.
Be sure and use some type of barrier cream after you get her odor free. This will help stop future odor along with regular cleaning.
But they where advertised on day time TV when I was younger, all the time.
I'm wondering if they still sell them and just don't advertise them. They should be cheaper than other things if they do.
I would actually ask your pharmacist, they would know more
You could also try just a warm bottle of water and slowly poor it on her vag . Might help
Is your mom able to get in the bath tub? Letting her soak in a nice bubble bath a few times a week may help too.
I know that you can use vinegar to get the smell of urine out of clothing or bedding, but I'm not sure about using it directly on ones body. I think just using good hygiene and perhaps a feminine deodorant should do the trick.