How to wash stuffed animals?

When buying soft toys for children, pay attention not only to its appearance, but also take into account the fact that in the future they will need to be looked after. If your baby loves plush items, you should definitely know how to wash stuffed animals to remove various stains from them. This is necessary not only to maintain their external attractiveness, but to a greater extent - to avoid the multiplication of microbes that negatively affect the child's body.

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Where to begin?

Before proceeding with the removal of dirt, dust, stains of an incomprehensible origin from fleecy fabric, do the following:

1. See product labels.
2. Sort items by size and method of washing.
3. Choose the appropriate processing method - some items can only be dry cleaned, others can be washed and even washed in a washing machine.

Important! When choosing a cleaning method, be sure to consider the size of your item. Large toys are much more difficult not only to wash, but also to dry qualitatively. Stagnant moisture inside can lead to the growth of mold and other pathogenic bacteria. Leftover chemistry from washing powder with insufficient rinsing can completely make your child’s games and sleep unsafe. Learn how to cope with such a task and avoid problems below.

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How to clean soft toys?

Those toys that are strictly not recommended to be washed can be cleaned using 3 methods:

• dry way;
• wet, but without thorough washing;
• remove dirt by freezing - suitable mainly for small items.

Important! To clean soft toys, try to choose more gentle options. Then the item itself will last longer, its appearance will remain unchanged and you won’t have to worry about its harmful effects on the child and adults around him.

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Dry clean

Soft toys with built-in musical mechanisms are cleaned in a dry way. To use it, do the following:

1. Take the contaminated item.
2. Place it in a large plastic bag.
3. Pour 0.5 cups of starch or baking soda into it.
4. Tie a bag.
5. Shake it for 5-10 minutes.
6. Expand the package and remove the contents from it.
7. Brush or vacuum the product.
8. Take it to fresh air for about an hour.

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Wet cleaning

Wet cleaning without washing can be done in 2 ways.

Option 1

Apply this type of cleaning to felt toys by proceeding as follows:

1. Take a clean rag.
2. Moisten it with water and wring it out.
3. Lather with baby soap.
4. Rub it with contaminated places.
5. Remove the applied soap with a clean, damp cloth.
6. Put the toy on the balcony until it dries completely.

Important! Also, the wet cleaning method is suitable for plush items filled with anti-stress balls.

Option 2

Wet cleaning of soft toys is suitable for products with small parts and with built-in mechanisms:

1. Pour water into the basin.
2. Pour a small amount of shampoo into it.
3. Foam the water and sponge foam.
4. Wipe the toy with it.
5. Remove applied foam with a damp towel.
6. Blot excess water with a bath towel.
7. Put it to dry on a cloth or on a balcony.

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Freezing

This method is very effective in combating dust mites.Follow these steps and you won’t have to worry about these harmful insects living in your child’s favorite toy:

1. Take a large plastic bag.
2. Put a plush pet in it.
3. Put it in the refrigerator at least for the night.

Important! If your plush pet is very large and does not fit in the refrigerator, leave it overnight outside in the cold season.

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How to wash stuffed animals?

If the label indicates that you can wash the item you need, feel free to proceed with the procedure.

Option 1

Hand washing of soft toys is possible if it is not very large in size and there is no mechanism inside. The washing is done in this way:

1. Take a basin and fill it with warm water.
2. Immerse the toy in water and soap it with baby soap.
3. Leave it in water for 10 minutes.
4. If necessary, rub the contaminated areas with a brush.
5. Rinse the toy with water and let it dry.

Option 2

You are interested in the question, is it possible to wash toys in a washing machine? Yes, you can, if it is not very large and there is a label on it that allows this type of washing.

The washing of soft toys in the washing machine is done as follows:

1. Place soft toys in the car, after placing them in a special laundry bag or in an old pillowcase.
2. Pour the baby powder into a special compartment - it’s even better to take liquid granules, which are easier and faster to dissolve and wash when rinsing ..
3. Set the mode to “Delicate wash”And wash products at 30 degrees.
4. Do not enable the spin function.
5. Add fabric softener at the end of the wash.
6. Open the drum of the machine.
7. Remove contents from it and hang to dry.

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How to clean big soft toys?

Large soft toys can be cleaned at home as follows:

1. Take the blade.
2. Spread the product at the seams.
3. Remove the filler from it.
4. Wash only one cloth in baby powder.
5. Dry it and fill with filler.
6. Sew carefully at the seams.

Important! You can also apply dry or wet processing, but without washing, if it is convenient for you to do with the subject.

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Helpful hints:

• Not sure if soft toys filled with a musical device can be washed? Yes, it is possible, but only in the case when you pull the mechanism out of it, before this, the product seams are gently torn.
• Do not wash plush items with chemicals, but only with baby powder, soap or shampoo.
• Allergists recommend washing plush products at least once every two weeks.
• Remove the yellow spots created by time on a plush pet by treating them with lemon juice, and then take the product out to the sun.
• Remove stains from grease with medical alcohol or dishwashing detergent.
• Periodically remove dust from soft toys with a vacuum cleaner.

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We hope that our article was useful to you and now you know how to care for your child’s plush favorites so that he can play with them with pleasure, and most importantly - safely.