More Delicate Toys - Air Vacuuming
The more delicate toys can still quickly become soiled through a lot of loving and hugging. It may be dangerous for some toys to go into the dryer, even on a fluff cycle, because they could be flammable. If your toy needs cleaning but is more fragile than most, consider a treatment that doesn't require water or even heat. Put the toys you wish to clean into a garbage bag, making sure they are loose inside the bag and not squeezed inside. Gently place a vacuum cleaner nozzle at the bag opening and suck the dust and dirt out. When you are done, take the toys out of the bag and freshen them up with a little Febreeze or other fabric spray. If they toys have distended and lost some of their stuffed shape during the process, just fluff them lightly by hand and they will return to their original form. One word of caution - this method only works on regular size stuffed toys since the smallest plush animals could get sucked into the vacuum. You may want to hold the bag lightly just at the end of the vacuum nozzle, keeping it separated from the teddy bear or other plush toy to ensure that the vacuum doesn't grab hold of an eye or nose.
Most Delicate Toys or Well-Worn Antiques - Hand Washing
What if your toy is a valuable antique collectible or a family heirloom or even an older stuffed toy with sentimental value from your childhood? The safest way to clean a plush animal is to hand-wash them. You can either gently wash the whole stuffed animal or just clean up a few stains. Let's say that you have a cute, but well-loved stuffed giraffe with some stains that you would like to remove. Fill the sink with cool water, add a little detergent, soak your plush giraffe for around 15 minutes, then use a toothbrush to gently scrub the stained areas. When you have finished the plush toy's bath, rinse the giraffe until the detergent is gone, squeeze the bulk of the water out of the toy, and then let it air dry. You can also opt to spot clean the stuffed animal without the full bath by dipping a toothbrush into the soapy water and scrubbing just the stains. The soft bristles of a toothbrush will be less likely to damage the toy than a regular brush and you won't have to get the whole plushie wet.
No matter what the condition or delicacy or your plush toy, there is a way to clean and restore it. A good cleaning can prolong the life of your favorite stuffed animal and save it from the trash bin.
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