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PrincessDiana · 04-23-2008, 06:59 PM

I was wondering if/how you all cleaned your toys..

I know for Franklin's hard toys, I soak them in a bleach/water solution and then rinse them like a million times with water, but what do you guys with plush toys? Can these just be thrown in the wash?

Suzy · 04-23-2008, 07:02 PM

I run the plush toys through the wash, and then dry them for a few minutes, then let air dry. If some of them don't make it through the cycles, they get tossed out. I can get them pretty cheap on clearance at Target and from PetEdge, and we got like a MILLION from the last GE

so it's ok to retire the ones that fall apart.

I run the hard toys & kongs through the dishwasher on a sanitize cycle.

YorkieLovin · 04-23-2008, 07:08 PM

I wash mine in the washing machine on delicate with unscented mild detergent like Dreft or another infant/sensitive skin detergent. I usually put them inside a delicate items bag or a pillow case so they don't get all pilly. I use Hot water (to kill dust mites) and put on the extra rinse option.

Then I hang them until dry and then fluff in the dryer for a few min to make them all soft again.

Hope this helps!

Mom to Hot Rod · 04-23-2008, 10:02 PM

I used the sanitize cycle on toys and bedding items. I have thrown in dryer or just air dryed depending on weather.

poosdarling · 04-24-2008, 06:48 AM

I usually stock up on toys and try not to buy the expensive ones. They never last with Archie. I rarely get the chance to wash them, they usually get chewed up pretty bad within a week.

yorkiegirlnjack · 04-24-2008, 04:35 PM

Hi,

Plush = washing machine
Rubber= dishwasher

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

I was wondering if/how you all cleaned your toys..

I know for Franklin's hard toys, I soak them in a bleach/water solution and then rinse them like a million times with water, but what do you guys with plush toys? Can these just be thrown in the wash?

spruitt7 · 04-24-2008, 04:43 PM

How often should we wash their toys???

abbey lee · 04-24-2008, 04:47 PM

Hm, I don't have this problem as my babies seem to detroy before they ever need to be cleaned...

Javathon · 04-24-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spruitt7

How often should we wash their toys???

That is a great question.

yorkiegirlnjack · 04-26-2008, 05:53 PM

I wash my their toys weekly

Chinkerbell · 05-01-2008, 01:25 AM

I put mine through the wash about once a month maybe more depending on how slobbery they get.

Akina · 05-01-2008, 03:30 PM

Mine likes it stinky!!! lol
But I guess I should wash them sometimes....

Dreamer74 · 05-02-2008, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abbey lee

Hm, I don't have this problem as my babies seem to detroy before they ever need to be cleaned...

Glad to hear it is not just me, our never last long enough to know and it does not matter if it was .49 or 49.00

daniellealberta · 05-03-2008, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiegirlnjack

Hi,

Plush = washing machine
Rubber= dishwasher

That's exactly what I do. Life can be so simple!

Tiggerwit · 09-14-2008, 07:14 PM

Murph has a green mouse that someone sent him, his absolute favorite. I'm afraid to throw it in the wash in case it gets destroyed. I don't have a gentle cycle on my maching (that's apartment living for ya).

But I just noticed how dirty it is. hmmmm.....

04-23-2008, 06:59 PM	#1
PrincessDiana I ♥ Franklin & Maggie Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,068	Cleaning Toys I was wondering if/how you all cleaned your toys.. I know for Franklin's hard toys, I soak them in a bleach/water solution and then rinse them like a million times with water, but what do you guys with plush toys? Can these just be thrown in the wash? __________________ Diana , Mommy to Franklin, Maggie, Oliver, and Millie - RIP Piper

04-23-2008, 07:02 PM	#2
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I run the plush toys through the wash, and then dry them for a few minutes, then let air dry. If some of them don't make it through the cycles, they get tossed out. I can get them pretty cheap on clearance at Target and from PetEdge, and we got like a MILLION from the last GE so it's ok to retire the ones that fall apart. I run the hard toys & kongs through the dishwasher on a sanitize cycle. __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

04-23-2008, 07:08 PM	#3
YorkieLovin Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Pennsylvania, USA Posts: 143	I wash mine in the washing machine on delicate with unscented mild detergent like Dreft or another infant/sensitive skin detergent. I usually put them inside a delicate items bag or a pillow case so they don't get all pilly. I use Hot water (to kill dust mites) and put on the extra rinse option. Then I hang them until dry and then fluff in the dryer for a few min to make them all soft again. Hope this helps! __________________ 'in Commited to stopping Puppy Mill cruelty!

04-23-2008, 10:02 PM	#4
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I used the sanitize cycle on toys and bedding items. I have thrown in dryer or just air dryed depending on weather. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

04-24-2008, 06:48 AM	#5
poosdarling Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens Posts: 618	I usually stock up on toys and try not to buy the expensive ones. They never last with Archie. I rarely get the chance to wash them, they usually get chewed up pretty bad within a week. __________________

04-24-2008, 04:43 PM	#7
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 944	How often should we wash their toys???

04-24-2008, 04:47 PM	#8
abbey lee Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 843	Hm, I don't have this problem as my babies seem to detroy before they ever need to be cleaned... __________________ Chelsey & Abbey We love and miss you MINNIE. Never far from our thoughts, Rest In Peace

04-26-2008, 05:53 PM	#10
yorkiegirlnjack Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 96	I wash my their toys weekly

05-01-2008, 01:25 AM	#11
Chinkerbell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 124	I put mine through the wash about once a month maybe more depending on how slobbery they get. __________________ Bentley and Louie's Mommy

05-01-2008, 03:30 PM	#12
Akina YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Mateo Posts: 887	Mine likes it stinky!!! lol But I guess I should wash them sometimes....

09-14-2008, 07:14 PM	#15
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	Murph has a green mouse that someone sent him, his absolute favorite. I'm afraid to throw it in the wash in case it gets destroyed. I don't have a gentle cycle on my maching (that's apartment living for ya). But I just noticed how dirty it is. hmmmm..... __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy