How to wash a plush toy. How to properly wash soft toys? Video: caring for a large soft toy

Talking Luntik, soft educational cubes, a whole family of Barboskins, a huge teddy bear and a countless number of hares... What is there in the toy arsenal of a modern child! Soft toys are given to babies from birth. It is not surprising that by the age of two or three they no longer fit in the nursery. Moms rightly call them dust collectors, because removing dust from them is much more difficult than wiping it off the shelf.

Meanwhile, cleaning your “plush friends” is a must. In order to fully imagine the danger that dusty toys pose, let’s look at what dust consists of:

dead skin cells;
mites;
microorganisms;
parts of animal and bird down;
mineral part.

It’s scary to even imagine what consequences such a neighborhood could lead to.

Ticks, and especially their waste products, provoke asthma and allergies.
Microorganisms can cause diphtheria, tetanus, and tuberculosis.
Mineral components provoke the occurrence of bronchitis.
Dust is a favorable environment for the proliferation of streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteria, which, when entering the intestines, cause bacterial imbalance and provoke increased gas formation, as well as the occurrence of gastritis, dysbiosis and other gastrointestinal diseases.

The remedy to solve this problem is systematic cleaning. Allergists advise carrying out cleansing procedures using detergents once a week or two. Also, during weekly general cleaning, you can also vacuum toys along with the apartment.

Each toy has its own cleaning method

Before washing a particular toy, you need to analyze which cleaning option is best for it. Let's list what methods there are:

dry cleaning;
wet cleaning;
washing in a washing machine;
hand wash.

You can also disinfect “soft dust collectors” at home using one or more of the following methods, choosing the most suitable product for yourself:

steam generator;
ultraviolet lamp;
cold.

Soft toys can be divided into several types, each of which is suitable for one or another cleaning method. These procedures will be discussed in more detail below.

The following groups of a child’s “soft friends” can be distinguished:

large in size;
stuffed with tiny balls (so-called anti-stress), with glued eyes, spout and other accessories;
musical, battery operated.

Toys that do not fit into any of the groups listed above can be cleaned and disinfected in any way.

You can vacuum any type of toys. You just need to be careful when handling animals with glued fittings. In places where it is located (usually on the muzzle), it is better to reduce the suction force. Any toys can also be disinfected using the methods listed above.

Large “plush animals” (a third of human height or more) cannot be washed in a washing machine, and it will also be difficult to handle them manually, since once they fill with water, they become too heavy to lift. Dry cleaning is possible if you have a large, thick bag. If stains become dirty, it is better to clean them with a damp sponge using baby detergents. That is, in this case, wet cleaning would be appropriate.

Toys classified in the second group cannot be washed in a washing machine. As a rule, the fittings fly off and can clog the drain or other parts of the machine. The same applies to anti-stress ball packing. Also, you should not wash “animals” in a washing machine, on the labels of which there is a corresponding prohibitory inscription. For toys from this group, dry, wet cleaning and hand washing are suitable.

Representatives of the third group will be properly refreshed without the use of water, that is, by dry cleaning. However, if the toy is completely dirty, you can wash it, after first removing the batteries and music block from it. In some toys, the music blocks are located in a separate pocket with Velcro - it is convenient to take them out before washing and easy to insert into place. In others, the music block will have to be torn off before washing, and the torn area will have to be sewn up. Then rip open the now clean toy again and sew the block into it.

But there are toys in which the wiring is stretched inside throughout the “body”. Such a music block cannot be taken out before washing. However, you can still wash the fluffy one. Often singing toys can easily withstand washing, but you should be prepared that during the drying process they will spontaneously sing songs, meow or recite poems.

Baking soda will help clean the toy from dust without using water.

Step-by-step description of each washing method

Dry cleaning of toys is easy and safe. The only remedy that is used is baking soda. You will also need a strong plastic bag.

Place children's toys (2-3 pieces) in a bag.
Pour in baking soda. On average, 0.5-1 cup is enough, but it all depends on the size of the “animals”.
Tie the bag and shake it vigorously for 3 to 5 minutes.
Take out the toys and clean them with a vacuum cleaner, removing soda from the surface.

Wet cleaning allows you not to completely wash the “stuffed animals”, but only to remove the resulting stains or refresh the “fur”. The product needed for this type of cleaning is baby shampoo or baby bubble bath.

Pour water into a basin, dissolve the selected detergent in it, and beat it into foam. You can also easily make foam by pouring water into a basin with shampoo not from the tap, but through a shower head with strong pressure.
Apply lather to the sponge and quickly work over the soft, fluffy surface.
Take a clean, damp (not wet!) sponge and remove the foam with it.
Dry the toy with a terry towel and hang it to dry.
When dry, brush the lint with a brush to give it its original fluffy appearance.

When washing children's toys in a washing machine, keep the following in mind.

Review the information on the label. Toys should be washed in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Remove music blocks, batteries, check that all seams are intact.
Place the “fluffies” in a special bag for delicate washing.
Select the “delicate wash” program from the menu. As a rule, this mode provides a water temperature of 30 °C.
Select the “extra rinse” item from the menu.
Select the “no spin” option in the menu so that the toy does not become deformed.
Pour baby powder into the powder compartment.
After washing, toys should be wrung out with a terry towel and hung to dry.

You can wash your “plush friends” by hand by soaking. This is necessary in case of heavy contamination.

Prepare toys in the same way as for machine washing.
Pour warm water into a basin.
Dissolve a detergent for washing children's clothes (soap, powder or shampoo) in it.
Submerge the toys in water for 10 minutes.
Rinse them well.
Squeeze the “animals” so that all the water is gone, blot them with a terry towel and hang them to dry.

Washing my plastic “friends”

There are no such restrictions in washing for plastic toys as for soft ones. There is no need to separate them into groups because they can all be cleaned under the same conditions. It is only worth mentioning separately about toys that contain batteries and are created using other materials (for example, dolls with hair, horses with manes, etc.). Batteries should be removed before cleaning, and toys with hair should not be washed in the dishwasher, and in general, hair deteriorates after washing. Therefore, it is better to treat them separately with a soapy sponge, rinse the foam and wipe dry.

Plastic is a fairly common raw material for the production of toys, and a child has no fewer “friends” made from this material than from plush, and sometimes even more. What are constructors like Lego worth? Therefore, most often they wash all together.

Cleaning occurs in the following ways:

in the dishwasher;
in a bathtub with warm soapy water.

To wash your baby’s plastic “friends”, use baby detergents (soap, shampoo) or soda solution. As a disinfectant, you can scald them with boiling water. After washing, dry each toy thoroughly before putting them back into the container.

Disinfecting “teddy friends”

Just washing children's toys is not enough. They need to be disinfected. You can use any device from the list above for this. You can clean the “fluffies” with a steam generator. This device allows you to safely and effectively treat toys with steam, while destroying tuberculosis microbacteria, influenza A viruses, staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli and fungus.

Treating “soft dust collectors” with an ultraviolet lamp at home helps rid them of dust mites, E. coli, viruses and bacteria. The lamp is turned on for 1 hour in the children's room. The device emits ultraviolet waves that destroy the DNA of organisms and thereby prevent them from reproducing. At this time, there should be no people or pets in the room.

Cold disinfection is the most accessible means of combating dust mites for every family. You can carry out the procedure using a freezer or balcony (in the winter season). Ticks do not tolerate low temperatures well, and -10 ºС is already a critical point for them. The freezer can be adjusted from -6 ºC to -24 ºC, depending on the model.

Thus, a regular freezer can effectively combat dust mites that have settled in children's toys.

Place the toys in a bag.
Place the bag in the freezer.
Leave it there overnight.
In the morning, take out the bag and leave it at room temperature to keep the “stuffed animals” warm.

You can also use cold to get rid of dust mites at home by leaving a bag of toys on the balcony overnight in frosty weather.

Often soft toys sit on shelves for months, collecting dust. They look like new: clean, with fluffy fur. But dust that is not visible can cause the baby to feel unwell and provoke the appearance of diseases. Learn to clean toys properly. Let teddy bears and soft bunnies bring only joy!

When purchasing soft toys, it is better to immediately read the care instructions on the label. But if the purchase has already been made and you only think about the washing method when dirt appears, use the following recommendations.

Choosing a cleaning method

If the tag is missing or the text on it has been erased, the cleaning method can be determined by the filling of the toy.

Hand wash only if:

It is filled with sawdust, fluff, and buckwheat husks.
Its seams are very stretched and may come apart when machine washed.
There are glued elements: nose, eyes or many sewn-on beaded decorations.
It is large and does not fit in the washing machine drum.
Made from natural fabrics.

You can wash soft toys in a washing machine (delicate cycle) only if:

Eyes, nose, jewelry are sewn or glued very well. Or they can be torn off and sewn back on after washing.
The existing musical mechanism is removed and the seams are sewn up again.
The seams are strong enough, and then you won’t have to clean the machine from the spilled filler.

Hand wash

Hand washing a stuffed toy is not difficult, especially if it is small.

Treat greasy stains with dishwashing gel.
Dissolve baby laundry powder in a bowl of warm water.
Soak a soft toy in it for 30-40 minutes.
Use a soft brush to scrub any visible dirt or dirty areas.
Rinse thoroughly. Change the water 3-5 times until it becomes clear.

There is an automatic machine in the machine

You can wash soft toys in the washing machine if approved by the manufacturer.

Remove musical mechanisms, if any. Sew up the ripped seam well. This will prevent the filler from falling out during washing.
Place the soft toy in a special bag or a regular pillowcase and tie it tightly. This will help prevent the machine from clogging with filler if suddenly some seam cannot withstand scrolling in the drum. Also, small decorations, glued eyes, ears, nose, if they come off, they will remain in it, and they can then be glued or sewn again.
Select the “delicate” washing mode and temperature 30˚C.
Add powder and baby fabric softener to the tray.
To be absolutely sure that all detergent compounds have been rinsed out, you can use the “extra rinse” function.
Disable spin. It may deform the toy. The “400-600 rpm” mode is installed if it is approved on the product label.

Drying

Proper drying will help prevent the toy from smelling musty and damp.

It is better to wring out a soft toy by hand after washing. Having pulled it out of the basin or drum, run your hands over it from top to bottom.
Place on a horizontal surface and, pressing lightly, remove any remaining water.
Wrap it in a non-fading thick fabric or terry towel. Moisture will quickly be absorbed into it.
Remove the towel and leave the toy in a horizontal position, for example, on a clothes dryer, in a well-ventilated room. When drying indoors, the filler may develop a musty odor.
Comb the toy's pile with a wide-toothed comb until it is completely dry.
Periodically turn the product over and shake it to dry all sides evenly, and then the filler will not form clumps.

Drying in a vertical position, such as hanging on a clothesline, may cause warping.

You can reduce drying time by placing the product next to radiators or a heater. But you can't dry it next to an open fire. This is a fire hazard.

Washing bulky toys

It is not possible to machine wash very large soft toys. But they can be put in order in three ways.

Method 1 “Big wash”

Wash in a large basin or bathtub. Place the toy in warm soapy water for 30-40 minutes. Scrub heavy stains with a soft bristle brush. Apply dishwashing detergent to grease stains first. Rub and knead the toy with your hands and rinse, changing the water about 5 times. You can dry it outside in the sun, placing it horizontally.

Method 2 “Filler separately”

A large soft toy is difficult to turn over and wring out when washing by hand. You can wash the filling and its outer shell separately.

To do this, you need to open the seam on the side, pull out the filling, place it in a laundry bag or pillowcase, tie or sew it tightly, and wash it in the machine on the “delicate cycle.” And wash the outer fabric by hand so that the plastic parts and decorations do not come off.

After washing, spread the filler on a flat surface and dry. The “skin” of the toy can be hung vertically for drying. Periodically comb the pile with a comb or a special fur care brush.. Return the filling to its place only after all components have completely dried.

Method 3 “Wet cleaning”

Dissolve the powder or baby shampoo in a bowl of warm water and whip up the foam.
Clean the toy with foam using a brush.
Then wipe it with a microfiber cloth or foam sponge, soaked in clean water and wrung out well.
Dry in a well-ventilated area. Less time will be spent on drying, since the filler will remain almost dry, especially its inner layers.

Dry cleaning (editorially verified)

It applies to soft toys that may become unusable due to contact with water. In them, the filling of small balls, the so-called anti-stress toys, or the mechanism is stretched along its entire length, for example, in the paws, head, and it is impossible to pull it out carefully by ripping out one seam.

Method 1

Vacuum soft toys every three weeks using a furniture attachment. This will remove dust and dust mites from the outer layers of the filler.

Method 2

Place the toy in a large plastic bag with baking soda or starch.
Tie it tightly and shake the product in it for about 5-8 minutes. Baking soda absorbs dust and dirt.
Remove the toy from the bag, brush off the soda or starch and vacuum it.

Verified by the editors:

First of all, we check the bag for strength, pour in a pack of soda. We place the toy, in our case it is a small polar bear, tie it and shake it over the bathtub or sink. It's more reliable. You don’t have to shake it, but rather rub soda into the toy.

Then we clean the bear with a brush with medium-hard bristles, shaking off the soda. This action will further fluff up the pile. Vacuumed. I didn't even need to comb it. Has the little bear become cleaner? - Yes, definitely.

Conclusion: a very convenient way to clean soft toys, simple. Visually, it seems that the “after” photo is lighter, but the effect is really noticeable.

Cleaning with high and low temperatures

These methods are universal; they will help clean even soft toys that cannot be wetted or washed.

In summer, in very hot weather, the products can be taken out onto the balcony, veranda or gazebo in the country. And then knock out the dust with a regular cracker. The high temperature kills the dust mites that began to appear in the first layers of filler. Drying in the sun is more suitable as a preventive method against harmful microorganisms.

A steam generator or iron with a steaming function are good helpers in the fight against bacteria, especially if the child is sick and is constantly in contact with his favorite toy. Just steam it every two or three days. After using a quartz lamp, germs and bacteria die in toys.

Many of them are afraid of low temperatures. Therefore, the product, placed in a bag, can be kept for several days in the freezer or on the balcony in severe frosts.

Regular care of children's soft toys will preserve the health of the residents of the house and its appearance.

Children learn about the world around them through play. Trying on various situations and bringing them to life with your reliable partners and constant companions in all endeavors - toys. With them, little entertainers are never bored. With them everything is as if for real. And the toys also have one secret. They are magical. Yes, yes! Don't believe me? Then how do you think, accompanying their fidgety owner everywhere and everywhere, they can always remain so clean? And plush ones are also soft and fluffy. There certainly couldn't have been a good wizard here. Of course, my beloved mother acts as a magician and sorcerer. It is her golden hands that help the baby’s toys look like new, no matter what. She knows how to care for the baby's plastic, iron or wooden friends. And how to wash soft toys so that they do not lose their attractiveness. Do you know the secrets of this mysterious magic? No? Then let's explore them together.

Why wash your baby's soft toys?

Agree, your little one’s toys have a very busy life. There are more than enough adventures in it. And they eat at the doll dining table, and ride in a truck in the sandbox, and herd cattle in the wilds of the Wild West. How can you not lose your original shine after all this?

Soft toys occupy a special place in the lives of our children

Of course, appearance is important. After all, no child wants to play with a toy that is unattractive in appearance. But the health and safety of your baby is much more important.

If with toys made of hard materials everything is more or less clear. It is enough to wash them regularly with soapy water and rinse under running water to ensure that all hygiene rules are observed. The gentle friends and comrades of your young naturalist quite often suffer from his curiosity.

Then he tries to treat them to porridge. Then mud baths suit them. And then he also strives to put them into his bed. Yes, plus all this - dust mites, the causative agents of allergies in children. Which tend to appear in soft toys if they are not properly cared for.

That is why the issue of cleaning and washing them is so urgent. And don't panic if you don't know how to do it. First, you need to identify the toddler.

And then you will decide what to do with them in order to give them their former shine and charm, and, of course, to make them, as before, clean and safe for the little one’s games and entertainment.

Dust mites, the causative agents of allergies in children and adults, can live not only in carpets and pillows. Soft toys are also quite suitable housing for them.

How to do it right?

If your baby plays with soft toys constantly, they need to be cleaned or washed 1-2 times a month, depending on the intensity of use. If the little one rarely communicates with his plush friends, they need washing no more than 4-5 times a year.

To choose the right method for washing (cleaning) a soft toy, carefully study its characteristics.

Size . This is especially true for large toys. They are unlikely to fit in the washing machine, and drying them will be very problematic. Therefore, in such cases, they rarely do without dry cleaning, or choose dry cleaning.
Availability of additional parts . You should also pay attention to their fastening. We are talking about eyes, noses, mouths, bows, collars, etc. It would be advisable to remove, cut or tear off some of them before washing (depending on how they are attached to the toy) to preserve their appearance. And then, after washing, attach it back.
Filler . , usually filled with padding polyester, foam rubber, cotton wool, sawdust, down, etc. Different materials react differently to moisture and temperature. This should be taken into account when choosing a washing (cleaning) method.
Electronic mechanism . It is located inside toys that make some sounds or reproduce some movements. And before washing a drummer bunny, for example, or a Masha doll that can cry, it must be removed without fail.
External material . Soft toys can be fur, plush, knitted, or rag. And some materials may well lose their original appearance when washed. They shed, shrink, or, conversely, stretch, losing their former shape and presentation. But nothing like that will happen to them if you wash them correctly.

To wash toys, use hypoallergenic detergents - baby powder or shampoo

Hand wash

By hand, you can wash toys that either due to their size will not fit into the washing machine, or their filling is not advisable to be heavily moistened, or the outer material cannot be machine washed, or they contain an electronic mechanism that cannot be removed from them during washing. .

Before washing, soft toys should be vacuumed to remove dust from their outer covering and top layer of filling.

First, thoroughly vacuum your little one’s favorite bears, bunnies and pigs.
Additional parts do not need to be removed when hand washing.
You will need a container of water, a soft sponge and baby shampoo (or another, necessarily hypoallergenic, detergent).
Lather the shampoo in water until a thick foam forms.
Then scoop up the foam with a sponge and apply it to the surface of the toy.
After this, rinse off the foam with a damp washcloth (you can use a microfiber cloth - it absorbs moisture well). Try not to wet the filler.
To ensure that your baby’s plush friends are soft to the touch after washing, they can be sprayed with fabric softener, previously diluted with water, from a spray bottle.
Dry toys with a hairdryer. In this case, it is better to comb fur with a brush.
After washing, they must be taken out into fresh air for several hours. It will be useful for them to bask in the sun in summer and to lie in the cold in winter.

Before washing, remove all additional parts from your stuffed animals.

Machine washable

You can machine wash toys filled with foam rubber or synthetic padding. In this case, you should not be afraid that the filler will not dry out. Typically, manufacturers attach labels to them indicating whether machine washing is contraindicated for them.

It is better to remove electronic mechanisms and additional parts from toys before washing them in the machine.
Place your baby's soft, fluffy friends first in a laundry bag for delicate items, then in the drum of the washing machine.
Add baby laundry detergent and fabric softener to the detergent container.
Set the stripping temperature to 30°C.
Select the most gentle program, preferably without spinning.
If you want to wash a large toy, or one that is heavily soiled, you can take it apart. Or remove the filling from it and wash it separately in a bag, and the outer material separately. After drying, you can then simply put everything back together as it was.

After washing, it is better to dry soft toys in the fresh air.

How to dry?

It is better to dry soft toys in the fresh air. Knitted ones must be laid out on a dry towel. Under no circumstances should they be hung. The rest dry quite normally in a suspended state.

If it is not possible to take the toys outside to dry, place them in front of the radiator or on the windowsill.

Don't forget to remove all electronic components before putting your furry little friends in the washing machine.

Musical toys - what to do with them?

If electronic components and other mechanisms from a toy can be easily removed or removed, why not do this? Then you can safely wash it in a washing machine.

Most often, devices that make sounds are located in special pockets sewn on the back or stomach of dolls and cute animals. They are quite easy to remove from there and put back in place after washing.

But some manufacturers hide electronics inside soft toys. Then you just have to feel the filler with your fingers, find the location of the mechanism, rip the seam on the outer material, take out the mechanism and, of course, sweep the seam again. After washing, rip the seam open again, insert the mechanism and sew it up thoroughly.

In the event that it is not possible to separate the electronics from the toy, it can be washed by hand. Or get by with dry cleaning.

Large plush animals should be dry cleaned

Water cleaning of large toys

If your child’s soft toy competes with him in size, then, of course, it will be quite difficult for you to wash it on your own. Then you can’t do without dry cleaning. The main thing is to deliver this large item there. And there the specialists will cope with it without any problems.

Laundries use two types of dry cleaning: dry and wet. Dry cleaning uses vapors of chemical solvents that are unlikely to be beneficial to a child’s body.

Therefore, if you really have to resort to this kind of service, then you should choose water cleaning or water treatment. It is produced with special detergents, without harmful solvents. And to completely remove them, things should be rinsed thoroughly and repeatedly.

Regular care of your baby's toys is a guarantee of their cleanliness and safety for the baby's health.

Regular care

To ensure that your baby does not harm his health while playing with his furry animals, his toys must be regularly cared for. As mentioned above, you don’t need to wash them very often (depending on the intensity of use). But it is advisable to take care of soft toys every week. What does this care consist of?

Here the choice is yours. You can regularly clean them with a vacuum cleaner. It collects dust, which settles between the fibers and on the top layer of filler. Or you can use dry cleaning or disinfection in the freezer.

Baking soda refreshes, cleans toys, and also absorbs unpleasant odors.

Dry cleaning

Regular baking soda has a very interesting feature. It is capable of collecting small dust particles. Baking soda also absorbs unpleasant odors. These properties are used for dry cleaning of soft toys.

Take a large plastic bag and put stuffed animals in it. You can clean 2-3 at a time, depending on their size.
Pour baking soda into the bag. Its quantity will depend, of course, on the size and number of toys.
Close the bag and shake it thoroughly so that the soda is evenly distributed over the surface of the animals.
After that, take them out and clean them with a brush. Or use a vacuum cleaner to remove the baking soda.

The best way to combat dust mites is with cold weather.

Disinfection in the freezer

But the best way to get rid of dust mites is with the help of cold. In winter, when it's frosty outside, take your child's soft toys outside and air them there for several hours.

And in the summer, you can use the freezer compartment of a regular refrigerator to disinfect plush animals that are not very large in size. Just be sure to pack them in a plastic bag before this procedure.

Agree - this is not such a complicated science. But the importance of regular care for children's toys should never be underestimated. After all, a clean teddy bear in a baby’s crib pleases the eye and inspires confidence. Confidence that the baby’s health is not currently in danger.

Video “Cleaning soft toys”

Plush toys that children love so much are often dangerous. The main disadvantage of soft “friends” is that they collect dust and are a “home” for dust mites. Toys often lie on the floor, and they are rarely washed after the baby is sick. It's scary to imagine what's going on inside the plush animals! Therefore, doctors strongly recommend cleaning toys at least once every 3 months, and preferably every month! Let's talk about how to clean a soft toy at home.

Dry cleaning of soft toys

There is a simple way to clean a soft toy at home, without even getting it wet:

place the toy (or several toys) in a plastic bag;
pour half a glass of baking soda or starch (for 3 medium toys);
Tie the bag tightly and shake vigorously for a couple of minutes;
All that remains is to take out the teddy bears and bunnies and brush off any remaining soda or starch with a soft brush.

Large toys can simply be thoroughly vacuumed. You will not destroy mites, but there will be much less dust in them!

How to clean a soft toy at home with foam

This cleaning method is suitable primarily for toys with glued eyes, noses, bows and other small parts, as well as toys with balls inside:

Apply a drop of baby shampoo to a damp sponge and whip up a thick foam;
quickly clean the toy, trying to wet it as little as possible;
Wipe the toy with a damp cloth, then blot it with a terry towel and leave to dry on a laid out linen cloth or towel.

If yellow spots have appeared on the plush fur over time, before cleaning, apply lemon juice to the yellowed areas and dry the toys in the sun.

Felt toys are usually cleaned with a well-wrung cloth, soaped with baby soap, and then wiped again with a clean, damp cloth.

Hand washing and washing soft toys in an automatic washing machine

Small toys are easy to wring out and dry quickly, so they can be easily washed by hand:

pour warm water into a basin, soap the toys with baby soap and leave them soaked for 10 minutes;
if the material of the toys allows, you can go over the dirt with a soft brush;
All that remains is to thoroughly rinse the plush animals, wring them out and put them on a towel to dry.

Before washing soft toys in the washing machine, be sure to read the label. Not every toy is machine washable. If there are no prohibitions on the label, feel free to throw your baby’s plush “friends” into the drum of the washing machine. Let's remember simple rules:

Before washing soft toys in the washing machine, be sure to check the toys for batteries, music blocks, ball fillers, etc. Everything that can be taken out, we take it out!
toys are washed only in the delicate wash mode, preferably in a special laundry bag, which you can sew yourself from a piece of tulle or replace with a thin pillowcase;
use only baby powder;
add at least one additional rinse;
At what temperature should I wash soft toys? Washing temperature is 30°C, but if you want to get rid of dust mites, set the temperature to 60°C (after studying the label!);
if you do not want to damage the shape of the toys, do not wring them out, but simply drain the water from the drum and then blot them with a terry towel;
toys are dried in a hanging position, knitted toys are dried only in a horizontal position.

Many questions arise about anti-stress toys. Remember, all toys filled with balls must be cleaned only with a sponge or soapy cloth. In this case, washing soft toys in an automatic washing machine is strictly prohibited, because even seemingly tight seams can come apart during the washing process. As a result, both the toy and the washing machine will deteriorate.

It is also worth noting that not all musical toys can have the “filling” removed without damaging the product. If the music block stretches along the entire length of the toy, including the legs and head, use dry cleaning or refresh the product with a foam sponge.

Cleaning soft toys using freezing

If the toys are old, dust mites may live in them! Throw them in the wash immediately. At what temperature should you wash soft toys to completely protect your child? Dust mites die at 60°C. If the toys cannot be washed, put them in a bag and place them in the freezer overnight. Not a single tick can survive in the cold! Vacuum large toys thoroughly and place them on the balcony in frosty weather for two days. If winter is still far away, hide your plush “friends” in the closet. Children should not play with toys that are infested with dust mites!

For children, plush bunnies and bears are not just toys, but “friends” whom they drag with them to kindergarten, to the dacha, to visit, and then sleep with them in their arms. How much dirt, dust and harmful bacteria accumulate inside soft animals! Only regular cleaning of toys can protect your baby!