What are the precautions for cleaning plush toys?

Choose the appropriate method:

• For large or difficult to wash plush toys, the coarse salt dry cleaning method can be used.
  
• If the material of plush toys is special or precious, you can choose to send them to a professional dry cleaning shop for cleaning.
  
• If the plush toy is only partially dirty, a cleaning agent can be used for local cleaning.
  
• If plush toys are suitable for washing, you can choose hand washing or machine washing (but be careful when choosing the washing mode).
  

The water temperature should be suitable: When cleaning plush toys, the water temperature is very important, generally controlled at 30-40 degrees to avoid damaging the material of the toys. Especially in hot summer, using washed plush toys that have been exposed to the sun is more suitable.

Distinguish colors: Dark and light colored toys should be washed separately to prevent color fading and staining. Especially solid colored plush toys, such as pure white, pure pink, etc., once dyed with other colors, they look very ugly.

Use neutral detergent: Neutral detergent has less damage to plush toys and will not cause shedding, discoloration, etc. Avoid using irritating detergents. Silk detergent is a good choice. The detergent added should also be in moderation and added according to the instructions provided in the manual.

Moderate force: When cleaning, the force should be moderate and not too strong to prevent the toy's hair from falling off completely. The choice of whether to apply force should be based on the texture of the plush toy. For long plush toys, apply less force, while for short or no plush toys, gently rub and knead them.

Specialized soft bristled brush: Plush toys have a soft texture and cannot be brushed with ordinary brushes. Instead, a specialized soft bristled brush for plush toys should be used. When purchasing a soft bristled brush, choose one with good quality and no shedding of bristles.

Pay attention to dehydration and drying: When dehydrating, be careful to operate and avoid forcefully wringing to prevent the toy from deforming. When drying, it is recommended to choose a well ventilated place to naturally air dry and avoid direct sunlight to prevent the toy from changing color. Dehydration can be done using a washing machine, but toys need to be wrapped in bath towels and the gentle dehydration mode should be selected.

Check accessories: Before cleaning, check whether the plush toy has any easily worn accessories, such as small buttons, sequins, etc., and protect them to prevent damage during the cleaning process.

Be cautious when using a washing machine: Although washing plush toys in a washing machine is effortless, high-speed rotation can easily damage the plush toys. Therefore, if the plush toy is not very dirty, it is recommended to wash it by hand. If it is dirty, it can be washed several times to save electricity.

In addition, if there are fillers inside the plush toy, special care should be taken during cleaning to avoid leakage of the fillers. At the same time, after cleaning, ensure that the interior of the plush toy is dry to prevent the growth of bacteria or mold.

In summary, cleaning plush toys requires patience and attention to detail to ensure their cleanliness and longevity.