If you or your child have a favorite stuffed animal, chances are it gets a lot of use.With wear and tear, stuffed animals can accumulate dirt.It's possible to clean the animal from time to time.You can check the tag of your stuffed animal to see if it's suitable for washing.There are many ways to wash a stuffed animal by hand, even if you don't want to put it in the washing machine.
Step 1: There is a stuffed animal in a garbage bag.
A garbage bag will keep you from spilling.Baking soda can be applied directly to the animal if you don't have a bag.
Step 2: Baking soda should be added to the bag.
A stuffed animal needs about 12 cup of baking soda.Depending on the size of your stuffed animal, you can adjust the amount of baking soda.
Step 3: The bag should be shook vigorously.
The baking soda will be able to penetrate the stuffed animal.
Step 4: Let the bag rest for 15-20 minutes.
Baking soda can interact with the dirt and clean it off.
Step 5: The baking soda needs to be cleaned off.
If you really want to be thorough, you can use a handheld vacuum cleaner or a cloth to remove the baking soda from the stuffed animal.
Step 6: Cold water can be used to fill a sink or wash basin.
You need a sink or basin deep enough to submerge the stuffed animal.
Step 7: There is a small amount of delicate wash soap.
You can use any brand of woolite delicate wash soap.A cap full should be enough.Liquid detergent or liquid dish soap are acceptable alternatives.
Step 8: The stuffed animal needs to be scrubbed.
A cleaning brush is better for this than your hands.
Step 9: The stuffed animal needs to be squeezed out.
The dirt and soap will be removed if the stuffed animal is submerged into the cold water again.It is important to get the soap out of the animal.
Step 10: Remove the stuffed animal.
Take the stuffed animal out of the cold water and wash it with soap.When you are under the water, squeeze the stuffed animal to make sure you remove all the soap.Use white or light colored linens to prevent color transfer from a darker colored towel to your stuffed animal.
Step 11: The stuffed animal has fur.
It will not tangle.If the animal needs it, fluff it back to its original shape.
Step 12: The stuffed animal needs to be dry.
The best way to dry a stuffed animal is hanging it.There will be a lot of water in the sun.If you can't hang the animal outside, hang it above a sink or the bathtub.You can use a hair dryer to dry your stuffed animals.The permanent press option has low heat.
Step 13: Get the supplies you need.
You will need a toothbrush, two clean washcloths, a small wash basin or bowl, and a high efficiency laundry detergent.If the stuffed animal doesn't need cleaning, spot cleaning is the best option.If the animal is delicate, you don't want to submerge it.
Step 14: To clean the basin or bowl, apply a small amount of cleaner.
Liquid detergent and liquid soap can be used.If you have a stuffed animal, most cleaners should work on it.You can use warm water to make a good cleaning solution for your animal.
Step 15: Warm water can be used to fill the basin.
To make sure you have a proper mix of water and detergent, you should use your hand to mix the detergent around the bowl.
Step 16: The basin has a cloth in it.
You don't want the cloth to be soaked.Rub the stuffed animal down with a circular motion.Any trouble spots should be scrubbed gently.If you have a troublesome spot, use your toothbrush to scrub it harder.
Step 17: The stuffed animal needs to be washed.
You can run it under cold water.It's important to get the washcloth wet, but not soaked.The stuffed animal needs to be wiped down.If you want to remove all the detergent from the stuffed animal, you need to wet the wash cloth a couple of times.
Step 18: The stuffed animal needs to be dry.
You can put the stuffed animal in front of a fan or hang it out in the sun.The stuffed animal can't go in the dryer if it's not suitable for the washer.