Cleaning How To Clean Children’s Toys

Date Published:

02/10/2008

So often victim to ill-placed dribble and bogeys, toys do need adult attention from time to time.

Soft toys: Check the label – if they are machine washable, pop them in the machine, in a pillowcase if they are delicate. Non-washable toys can be lightly sponged, then gently dried with a hairdryer. For non-washable toys that are a bit pongy (they know who they are), put them in a bag with some bicarbonate of soda, shake, leave for a while then take them out and shake off the powder.

Plastic toys can usually be washed in a bucket with some washing-up liquid or sterilising solution. Obviously not anything battery operated!

Metal toys: Wipe down with a damp cloth, and dry off immediately to prevent rust.

Wooden toys: Use a mild detergent, such as washing-up liquid in warm water, and wipe the toy with a soft cloth. Don’t submerge the toy and dry it off with a towel.

If you have kids and find that you are tidying up every 2 minutes then get your self a box. I have one for my little girl and I tell her to put her toys in the box when she has finished with them. At the end of the day I put them back where they go and it only takes me 10 minutes.
Posted by madmamma2007

I put my children's bath toys into the dishwasher to clean them. If they are really funky I will soak them in bleach solution first. If the toy won't make it through the dishwasher, it wasn't really worth it! Also, I removed the squeaky from the toy shark, after discovering that it was growing black mould inside. It doesn't make noise anymore, but I know it won't hurt the kids either. :) Love Kim & Aggie my heroes!
Posted by sing_anyway

Always check manufacturer's instructions first. Always try a test patch first. If you are unsure as to whether the item you are cleaning is suitable for our instructions, take professional cleaning advice first.

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