Cleaning Used Baby Toys

Collect toys in a plastic bin that you can sanitize along with the toys.

Cleaning used baby toys.

Shake excess baking soda off into the bag. Even toys that include batteries with lights and sounds should not be cleaned in soap and water. An important safety message. Toys such as plastic blocks infant rattles and teethers can easily be cleaned in the sink using dish soap and warm water.

However it is never safe to wash any electrical toy that can be plugged in by submerging it or placing it in soap and water. For toys that claim to be hand wash only or that fall under one of the 5 points mentioned above simply hand wash with a mild detergent try to use scent free if you can. Massage the mixture gently over the toy working in a circular motion. Plush collectible toys that are an investment for example ty beanie babies gund boyd s bears steiff or russ with tags that you can t wash in the washing machine try one of the methods that are listed here.

Sanitize toys with a bleach solution. Do so by immersing a clean cloth in a mixture of dish soap and water or baby shampoo and water. You can also disinfect or sanitize all colorfast plastic baby and children s toys with. Dust them off periodically with a clean soft cloth.

Be sure that all dirt and grime has been removed before you sanitize the toy. Rinse under warm water thoroughly and let them dry under the sun. Bleach and other disinfectants are not suitable for consumption or injection under any circumstances. 1 2 cup chlorine bleach and one.

People should always read the label for proper usage instructions. Clean non absorbent toys with soapy water rinse with clear water and wipe dry with disposable paper towels. It is very important that you pay extra care while cleaning and sterilizing used baby furniture and toys. If necessary you may use a cloth and a mild detergent to spot clean them.

Remove residual baking soda which includes dirt and grime from the stuffed toy using a vacuum cleaner hose. Diluted bleach is a safe and inexpensive way to disinfect baby toys. Mix a tablespoon of bleach in a quart of water and use it to rub down the toys with a rag. Disinfect with a chlorine bleach solution of one tablespoon of bleach to one gallon of water.

A cloth wet with a a 3 hydrogen peroxide solution. Discard the bag in the trash. Scrub toys with a brush to ensure all grooves are free of debris. Clorox or lysol wipes.

As for cleaning stuffed toys and woolen toys hand wash them with a mixture of white vinegar baking soda and hot water. Remove dirt and stains with hot soapy water. It s important to disinfect baby toys when you clean them.