If you wash your Pillow Pet frequently, it will keep it clean and ready to play with.The Pillow Pet can be put in the washer for quick and easy cleaning.Those who don't respond well to hand washing can use a wet cloth.If you wash your Pillow Pet by hand or in a washing machine, always air dry it to prevent it from burning in the dryer.
Step 1: Put your pet in a pillowcase.
washing machines can beat up stuffed animals' fibers when they are thrown into the wash.Tying the open ends will increase the longevity of your Pillow Pet by preventing it from getting beat up by the washing machine.
Step 2: When washing your Pillow Pet, use a low-suds detergent.
There are detergents that can weigh your Pillow Pet down.It can leave your pet sticky after drying.You can limit the suds content of your detergent by choosing a milder detergent.
Step 3: The Pillow Pet should be placed in the washer and turned on a gentle cycle.
If your Pillow Pet is too hard against the machine, it can be damaged.As your Pillow Pet gets washed, choose the gentlest setting on your washer to keep it safe.
Step 4: The water should be cold.
The color and texture of your Pillow Pet can be damaged by hot water.Some gentle cycles will set the water to cold, while others will require you to do it manually.If you're not sure how to adjust the temperature, check your washing machine manual.
Step 5: Pets can be washed by hand.
Depending on your preference, most Pillow Pets can be washed by hand or in a washing machine.If they are washed by hand, Sweet-Scented Pillow Pets will retain their scent.If you want to preserve the smell of the Sweet-Scented Pillow Pet, never put it in the washing machine.If you only wash a specific area, you may want to hand wash your Pillow Pet.
Step 6: Put the water and detergent in a bucket or sink.
A mild laundry detergent will clean your Pillow Pet without damaging it or overwhelming it with suds.Determine how much you want to mix with the water by checking the detergent mix directions.If you want to avoid oversaturating your water, don't add too much detergent.If your Pillow Pet smells bad, add baking soda to the solution.When washing Sweet-Scented Pillow Pets, use a scentless detergent.
Step 7: You can wash your Pillow Pet with a damp cloth.
If you want to get rid of excess water, dip the cloth in the laundry detergent solution.Rub your Pillow Pet with the damp cloth.Continue rubbing until your Pillow Pet's fur is damp.
Step 8: The Pillow Pet has excess water.
Too much water in your Pillow Pet can shorten the drying time.Press on the Pillow Pet to remove the water.After squeezing out the water, pat down your Pillow Pet with a towel.
Step 9: Do not put your pet in the dryer.
Pillow Pets are non-irritating.The fur of your Pillow Pet can be damaged if it is exposed to extreme heat.To keep your Pillow Pet in top shape, air dry it.Your Pillow Pet's fur can be mated by hair dryers.When cleaning your pet, use neither.
Step 10: There is a warm, sunny spot to lay out your Pillow Pet.
The spot can be inside or outside.Pick a place where your Pillow Pet can get a lot of sunlight.It's a good idea to dry your Pillow Pet out on a day without much wind to prevent it from blowing away.
Step 11: Put your Pillow Pet down to dry.
The hanging of the Pillow Pet allows it to dry evenly.If you want to dry your Pillow Pet indoors, set up a laundry rack and use clothes hangers.Attach your Pillow Pet to a clothesline if you want to dry it outdoors.
Step 12: Allow your Pillow Pet air to dry for several hours.
It is a good idea to check on your Pillow Pet every hour.To check for excess water, squeeze the Pillow Pt's stomach.Pillow Pets that are wet should not be taken down.The Pillow Pet can take a long time to dry.A key factor is the Pillow Pet's size.