Cleaning your child’s toys will help get rid of germs, dirt and extend their life cycle. Depending on the type of toy, different cleaning methods are needed. Here are some cleaning tips for 3 common types of toys: Wooden toys, plastic toys, and stuffed toys. Meanwhile, if you are looking for Soft Toys Online to buy, visit Dubai Toys Wholesale.
Wood Toys
- For wooden toys (Plan Toys made of plywood) use a damp cloth and gently wipe away built-up dirt and grime. Thereafter, you should wipe, and dry with a soft cloth.
- Avoid clothes with rough surfaces, especially if your wooden toys are painted or lacquered. Put the cleaned toys outside for a short time in the sun to sanitize them. (Never leave wooden toys outside for long periods or be exposed to bad weather.)
- For wooden toys with a printed or lacquered surface, only wipe them dry with a soft cloth.
Plastic Toys
It’s best to clean your plastic toys weekly. If your plastic toys are sealed and don’t contain batteries or electronics, you can wash them in warm water with mild detergent and carefully dry them on a mild day. You can then sanitize them outside for a short time.
Don’t put your plastic toys in a dishwasher (unless your manufacturer recommends it). High temperatures can cause them to warp and shrink. Don’t leave them outside for too long or exposed to the sun or bad weather as this can damage them.
For non-sealed or non-electrical plastic toys, washing can cause permanent damage as water or moisture trapped inside can cause mold or fungus to grow. Plastic toys that aren’t waterproof should never be submerged in water. For battery and electronic plastic toys, use a damp (non-saturated) cloth to gently wipe away built-up dirt and grime before wiping dry with a smooth, dry cloth.
Stuffed Toys
It is important to clean stuffed toys on a regular basis as they can be a breeding ground for dust mites which can cause some of the most common allergies in kids. Before cleaning, check the manufacturer's sewn-in label to see if there are any special care instructions for stuffed toys. (The sewn-in label is usually found on the base of the stuffed toy). If there are no specific care instructions from the manufacturer, we recommend surface washing only with mild (non-toxic) soap and rinsing with cold water only.
The fur on stuffed toys can then be dried with a gentle hair dryer with low or no heat to help return the toy's fur to its former beauty. If the stuffed toy is hung on the laundry line to dry, you may notice that the toy's fur gets stiff. A hairdryer set to a cool setting will help to separate the toy fibers and fluff them, reducing stiffness from Soft Toys.
Conclusion
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