Kids' plush toys are a common item that many children carry around with them.
They may only be interested in them during playtime, but others drag their favorite plush toy with them everywhere they go.
The more use the stuffed toy gets, the dirtier it will become.
Cleaning stuffed animals is essential if you want them to last a long time.
Imagine how hard it would be to throw away your child's favorite toy because you chose not to clean it, or damaged it while cleaning.
There are proper steps that need to be taken whenever you clean your kids' stuffed animals.
These actions may differ slightly depending on the care instructions of certain stuffed animals, but the following will give you the basics of how to clean plus toys.
If the plush toys are not played with and instead are collector items that sit on a shelf, very little maintenance is needed.
They will gather dust while being exposed to the air in the room.
A damp cloth is all that is needed to wipe away the particles.
An alternative method for removing the buildup is a small hand held vacuum.
When stains are apparent and need to be removed, you will want to treat kids' stuffed animals with a laundry stain remover.
Shout can be easily be sprayed onto the affected area is recommended over the roll on stain removers.
Read the label and follow its directions for pre-treating.
Follow the directions for machine washing any stuffed toys that come with a tag and are okay to be cleaning in this manner.
Some plush toys can handle a run through the gentle cycle on your washer.
Make sure you set the machine to the correct temperature, which should also be noted on the tag.
Even if they are machine washable, place each toy inside a pillow case to avoid buttons and other pieces from being removed as the stuffed animal is being washed.
You will want to hand wash any of the kids' plush toys that do not come with a care tag, or actually say they cannot be cleaned in the washing machine.
Start by using a soft bristled toothbrush on the plush toy to remove any caked on dirt or other substances.
This can also help bring any deep down dirt to the surface.
Use a warm wash cloth to gently scrub the surface of the toy.
Most plush toys are not able to withstand the heat of a dry.
They will need to be air dried instead.
If you have a shelf that fits inside the dryer for shoes or other items, you can place the toys on this and use the air only setting on the dryer.
Use this for 20 minutes.
Avoid letting the plush toys tumble in the dryer, as they can become damaged.
They may only be interested in them during playtime, but others drag their favorite plush toy with them everywhere they go.
The more use the stuffed toy gets, the dirtier it will become.
Cleaning stuffed animals is essential if you want them to last a long time.
Imagine how hard it would be to throw away your child's favorite toy because you chose not to clean it, or damaged it while cleaning.
There are proper steps that need to be taken whenever you clean your kids' stuffed animals.
These actions may differ slightly depending on the care instructions of certain stuffed animals, but the following will give you the basics of how to clean plus toys.
If the plush toys are not played with and instead are collector items that sit on a shelf, very little maintenance is needed.
They will gather dust while being exposed to the air in the room.
A damp cloth is all that is needed to wipe away the particles.
An alternative method for removing the buildup is a small hand held vacuum.
When stains are apparent and need to be removed, you will want to treat kids' stuffed animals with a laundry stain remover.
Shout can be easily be sprayed onto the affected area is recommended over the roll on stain removers.
Read the label and follow its directions for pre-treating.
Follow the directions for machine washing any stuffed toys that come with a tag and are okay to be cleaning in this manner.
Some plush toys can handle a run through the gentle cycle on your washer.
Make sure you set the machine to the correct temperature, which should also be noted on the tag.
Even if they are machine washable, place each toy inside a pillow case to avoid buttons and other pieces from being removed as the stuffed animal is being washed.
You will want to hand wash any of the kids' plush toys that do not come with a care tag, or actually say they cannot be cleaned in the washing machine.
Start by using a soft bristled toothbrush on the plush toy to remove any caked on dirt or other substances.
This can also help bring any deep down dirt to the surface.
Use a warm wash cloth to gently scrub the surface of the toy.
Most plush toys are not able to withstand the heat of a dry.
They will need to be air dried instead.
If you have a shelf that fits inside the dryer for shoes or other items, you can place the toys on this and use the air only setting on the dryer.
Use this for 20 minutes.
Avoid letting the plush toys tumble in the dryer, as they can become damaged.
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