Can You Machine Wash Soft Toys: Here's What It Will Lead To

30.03.2023 07:27

If your child's favorite teddy bear (or yours) gets dirty, the first thing that comes to mind is to throw the toy in the washing machine drum.

Indeed, this cleaning method works with most soft toys, but as with every rule, there are exceptions.

Washing is contraindicated for items that contain a battery compartment or wires - water can cause such elements to oxidize.

It is important to wash toys correctly, that is, following the care instructions, which are usually indicated on the product label.

If the label was cut off a long time ago, you may find the following general recommendations for washing soft toys useful.

Washing machine
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So, the appropriate water temperature is between 30-40 degrees.

An ideal product not only for machine washing but also for hand washing is laundry soap. However, it should not be used for white items to avoid the appearance of a yellow tint.

But the mode for any toy should be delicate, so that the care of the product is gentle. Do not forget: wringing is prohibited.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Internet resource editor