How to Clean and Care Stuffed Animals

Stuffed Animals are highly recommended for kids playtime. Earlier, as we mention, these toys are made up of cotton touch material. That is why they require extra care and on-time cleaning. Here we have mentioned some cleaning and care tips that you should consider before giving them to your kid.

Cleaning Tips:

Here are some important cleaning tips:

• You should check the cleaning instruction given by manufacturers on the label. These instructions will help you to decide whether to use the hand wash or washing machine.
• Make sure about the fabric and colour of the stuffed animals.
• Another most important tip is, wash toys when not in use. Avoid regular washing, because it can make it damaged.

How to Clean Stuffed Animals?

Hand Wash Cleaning

The below-mentioned steps will guide you on how to wash soft animals by using your hand:

• Take a large jar/container or bucket; fill it with enough cold water. Then, immerse the stuffed animals.
• Add a little amount of detergent to the water and make a perfect cleaning solution.
• Don’t rush or scrub too hard to clean. Always use soft hands to gently squeeze the stuffed toys. The harsh cleaning may have tears and loose strings of toys.
• Let them leave only for 2 minutes into the soapy solution.
• Last, squeeze all solutions and rinse them with clean and cold water. You can use running tap water to rinse out the detergent.
• Then, dry it with a clean towel and leave it in a dark and cold place.

Washing Machine Cleaning

Usually, stuffed animals or toys cleaning are slightly easy, especially they are clean through a washer. Here are some tips that should be followed while using a washing machine for toy cleaning:

• Stuffed animals must be placed in a zippered pillowcase or mesh laundry bag. These bags will give extra protection against tears.
• Use gentle cycle setting and delicate washer cleaning to keep the toy’s colour from fading. Always use cold water for washer cleaning.
• Next, add a little amount of regular detergent or chemical-free detergent.
• Then take the stuffed animals out of the pillowcase.
• Clean it gently by using a dry cloth.
• Keep them in a dry place or hang them flat to dry.

How to Care Stuffed Animals?

• Excess sunlight, overheating, humidity and high-temperature and insects can damage toys and make them worst and useless. Thus, before displaying and storing at them specific place keep these aspects in mind.
• Regular dusting and gentle brushing keep toys dust-free and clean. You can use cleaning equipment like a vacuum for regular toy dusting.
• Usually, pets are found in every house and they also love to play and bite soft toys. It is best to keep toys out of the reach of pets.
• Keep soft animals in acid-free tissue paper boxes or cardboard box or cotton bags. These containers keep your baby’s toy safe and secure.
• Toys that are made up of electrical and mechanical parts need further safety. Keep away from the wet area. Store them in a dry and cool place where no electricity is reached.