HOW TO WASH YOUR KID’S PLUSH TOYS

 It is no secret that toys with stuffed animals are subjected to a variety of factors. They are placed outside in the mud while frequently dripping with food, liquids, and possibly even paint and crayons. Stuffed animals can make the ideal napkins, just like everything else in a child's world. Having been used to wipe dirty faces and hands, drag them about the yard, and sleep with them, soft toys scattered throughout a child's room occasionally require a fast refresh.

Your choice of whether to machine wash, hand wash or spot clean your plush toys will depend on the care recommendations on the tag. Toys that are more delicate or older shouldn't be washed. Toys containing mechanical components, metal, or built-in battery packs should only be spot cleaned because water will harm them.

Hand wash your Plush Tops

The stuffed animals can first be hand-washed. Even if it might seem like a retro task, hand-washing plush toys are often the best choice.

• Put cold water in your sink or a bucket. Use enough water to completely immerse the toys.

• A capful of Challenge laundry detergent should be added to the bucket or sink.

• Wait for two to three minutes. Squeeze each toy lightly to thoroughly drench it in water and detergent. Older stuffed animals may have loose strings or cloth, so don't brush them too vigorously.

• Recycle or dispose of the used water.

• Fill up your bucket or sink with fresh, icy water, or place the plush toys in a sink of cold running water. To rinse the detergent, gently squeeze each one; do not wring.

• To dry, spread out the stuffed animals. To assist wick away moisture, you can roll each one in a fresh, dry towel first. Even a hairdryer can be used for drying.

Machine wash your Plush Tops

Stuffed animals can be machine washed if the care label permits. Although it is the simpler choice, there is a greater chance of the toy being harmed.

• Put the plush toy inside a mesh bag. This safeguards it throughout the washing process.

• To reduce the possibility of other clothing transferring colour, it is advisable to wash the stuffed animal alone.

• Choose the delicate or gentle cycle. use chilly water. Use the dispenser on the machine or add your detergent to the drum.

• When the cycle is finished, gently press the animal against the wall of a sink or bathtub to remove any extra water. Next, use a hairdryer on a low heat setting to finish drying. Outside air drying is another option, however, it can take a few days.

Surface wash your plush toys 

When the cycle is finished, gently press the animal against the wall of a sink or bathtub to remove any extra water. Next, use a hairdryer on a low heat setting to finish drying. Outside air drying is another option, however, it can take a few days.

• To prevent colour transfer, use a fresh, white cloth and soak it in lukewarm water.

• Water is good, but if you choose, you can combine it with a Challenge detergent to create a solution. Even something made exclusively for toys can be used!

• Wipe the plush toy gently. On the soiled parts, be a little more forceful. If you're using a detergent solution, be sure to rinse the soapy residue off the toy with a different towel that has just been wet with water.

• The plush animal's hair should be brushed out using a plastic brush with broad bristles. Well-fluff the hair.

• Until the stuffed animal is clean, alternate between wiping and brushing the fur in all directions. 

• The stuffed animal should be dried using a hairdryer on low heat.

How to clean non-washable plush toys

It is frequently the inside stuffing that is the issue whether the toy has a tag that states it cannot be washed or if there is no tag and you choose not to take the chance of doing so. The toy might also have a mechanical part, a melodic feature, or embellishments that are glued on and won't withstand water. A non-washable stuffed animal can be cleaned in three different ways.

•  Initially, use a white cloth. Use a white cloth instead of a coloured one to avoid colour transfer. Dip the cloth into a mixture of one cup of ordinary lukewarm water, one teaspoon of Challenge detergent, and one. As the stains spread, blot them and move on to a clean section of the cloth.

• To get rid of any leftover cleaning solution, wipe down the cleaned surface with a towel dipped in plain water. Before handling, let the toy thoroughly air dry.

• Any grease, stink, or dust will be absorbed by the dry materials. Take the toy outside to shake it out or carefully vacuum it with an upholstery brush after removing it from the bag.