This then makes teddy bears
as the most played with item and therefore ends up as the dirtiest at the end
of the day. It’s pretty safe to clean and wash these toys but there are still
common mistakes that people commit when giving them some spa treatment cleaning
spree. Read on so you know what to avoid.
Mistake # 1: Washing without knowledge. There
are toys that have washing specifications. Others can be safely tossed into
your washing machine. Some need to be hand washed and there too are those that
should only be dry-cleaned. Check for the tags and labels of the manufacturer
for proper guidance.
Mistake # 2: Forgetting to protect the toy. If
machine washing is okay to be done then see to it that you place your teddy
bear inside a pillow case or a mesh bag. This is done so as to prevent any
accessories, ribbons or buttons from being lost and from clogging up the
machine should they detach. It also pads up the toy from the bumps.
Mistake # 3: Hanging it up for air drying. It
is safe to air dry your toy but make sure to drain it from all the water first
or else it becomes much too heavy. The weight will cause sagging if not rips.
Mistake # 4: Letting it soak up some sun to dry.
This is bad for the toy’s hair or fur as the heat exposure can make it lose out
and fade its color. Also some accessories can melt out and be deformed.
Remember to avoid this at all costs.
Mistake # 5: Not bringing it to a professional when
you need to. Some toys are dirty and damaged beyond repair. Others on
the other hand are special collector’s pieces. You might want to bring them to
a professional cleaner to get rid of the dirt and the bugs that might be
lurking inside the teddy bears’ stuffing. Some toys need special care every once
in a while and attempting to do it on your own might cause more damage than
good.
