Guest guest Posted July 1, 2009 Report Share Posted July 1, 2009 What method(s) do you use for doing more than spot-cleaning of stuffed toys that are not machine-washable? My children own several stuffed toys that I know are full of dust mites, but they are not ready to give these toys away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I put them all in the washer (short cycle, no dryer). I let them air dry. Works great every time. I figure it's worth the risk of them falling apart since they are yucky anyway. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi, I usually wash by hand in the sink or spot-clean, and then put in the dryer. The heat of the dryer kills dust mites, from my understanding, and germs, and dries them, and knocks out the dust. It works quite nicely. Good luck! It’s about time for our spin through the dryer for the “guys†again, too. ☺ Lorraine On Behalf Of admartin5 Wednesday, July 01, 2009 11:15 AM Cleaning Stuffed Toys What method(s) do you use for doing more than spot-cleaning of stuffed toys that are not machine-washable? My children own several stuffed toys that I know are full of dust mites, but they are not ready to give these toys away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I use a toothbrush with a drop of soap, do a quick rinse and dry in a zippered pillowcase cover (we once had a dryer explosion). ________________________________ Lorraine <ldemi Thursday, July 2, 2009 10:15:45 AM RE: Cleaning Stuffed Toys Hi, I usually wash by hand in the sink or spot-clean, and then put in the dryer. The heat of the dryer kills dust mites, from my understanding, and germs, and dries them, and knocks out the dust. It works quite nicely. Good luck! It’s about time for our spin through the dryer for the “guys†again, too. ☺ Lorraine @gro ups.com [@gro ups.com] On Behalf Of admartin5@embarqmai l.com Wednesday, July 01, 2009 11:15 AM @gro ups.com Cleaning Stuffed Toys What method(s) do you use for doing more than spot-cleaning of stuffed toys that are not machine-washable? My children own several stuffed toys that I know are full of dust mites, but they are not ready to give these toys away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 If the stuffed toy really can't go in the washer without risk of falling apart them you can place it in a plastic bag and put in the freezer for a week. Freezing will kill dust mites just as effectively as heating them. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 To rid stuffed toys of dust mites, you can either put them in the dryer for 30 minutes (timed cycle with hot air) or put them in the freezer for 48 hours. Both strategies work without damaging the precious objects (for those small owners who believe the stuffies are practically real). Anne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 But freezing or tumbling in the drying won't make them smell better... ________________________________ Anne Howson <alhowson Friday, July 3, 2009 9:25:29 AM Re:Cleaning Stuffed Toys To rid stuffed toys of dust mites, you can either put them in the dryer for 30 minutes (timed cycle with hot air) or put them in the freezer for 48 hours. Both strategies work without damaging the precious objects (for those small owners who believe the stuffies are practically real). Anne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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