Taking Proper Care of your Plushes

[WakkoWannaBe]

Hey y'all!

[Baby Brian]

Febreze only covers up the smell, and certainly won't stop what ever is causing it. Try spraying a little vinegar all over him and let him sit out in the sun for a while. (don't forget to flip him over and get his back too).

As for the elastic band. I'd say break out the needle and thread. Pick a color that matches the elastic so it wont be noticeable and sew it in just a few spots so it won't wrap up again.

[WakkoWannaBe]

Hmm. Vinegar it is!

[Baby Brian]

You don't need to go crazy with it either, just a little to lightly coat the surface. Put it out in the sun after that to let the vinegar evaporate and air out. The sun will actually be doing most of the work too via the uv rays. You may still want to give the plushy a light washing after that too, but it may not be necessary.

[beallucanb]

You can wash them in a washing machine on gentle, then add fabric softener to freshen your plush toys.

[feralfreak]

vinegar can also be used to kill mold, i did it on my harley davidson blanket after i accidentally spilled tomato soup on it and appearantly didnt wash it out like i thought i did

[Baby Brian]

vinegar can also be used to kill mold, i did it on my harley davidson blanket after i accidentally spilled tomato soup on it and appearantly didnt wash it out like i thought i did

[Cute_Kitten]

I've washed a few of my plushes on handwash or gentle cycle- my Simba and Nala, and my purple and pink tigers were a little funky when I got them home from the zoo (they seriously reeked like the elephant house did >.<), and my panda pillow pet.

[~Pamperchu~]

I get some of my plushies very dirty or stinky from my diaper leaking on them at night. My daddy will just throw them in the washing machine when im not looking, then let them dry outside in the sun. They always come out like brand new. Just never use bleach or put them in a dryer and they will be fine.

[WakkoWannaBe]

I've read elsewhere on the internet that washing plushes in the washing machine is fine, but I'm afraid to do that with Yakko (and Wakko), as they both have some parts to them that seem a bit more vulnerable compared to some other plushes (their clothing / eyes). Though, I do have a stuffed bear that I wouldn't be afraid to throw in (and I have done that to him before), as he is all one part.

[DLdapper]

If soap and water doesn't do it, you may need to sterilize it with something stronger, like a white vinegar or something to kill everything. Also sun drying them helps kill anything left over. Just be gentle enough for the type of plushie you are washing. Some are more fragile than others.

[~Pamperchu~]

I diaper most all of my plushies. The smaller ones seem to fit well in size 2 and my biggist one, chucky, fits in a size 6.

[willnotwill]

If you have insects, lice, whatever infestation, you'll need to quarantine the poor guy in a tight fitting ziplock bag for an extended period.

[WakkoWannaBe]

aww, Pamperchu, did you get that sleeper for Chuckie or did Chuckie come with it?

[~Pamperchu~]

He came with a tie-die t-shirt and blue shorts. I got the sleeper for him and, a few different outfits to dress him in for when I take him to cons or parties.

[WakkoWannaBe]

Pamperchu, that is adorable xD.

[lil_angel]

My bear is getting old where the stuffing is not where is should be etc.

[willnotwill]

Build a bear used to send me messages encouraging me to bring the boys I made there in for cleaning.

[WakkoWannaBe]

There is a teddy bear hospital. I can imagine two possibilities as to what goes on there. One is so cute I melt (Teddy bears are the patients), the other is terrifying (teddy bears are the doctors) xD.

[DiaperPony]

The artificial hair manes on my build a bear ponies have gotten a little kinked, dirty, and tangled. Not soft like they used to be. Any ideas?

[Cute_Kitten]

Wakko wearing a diaper backwards....that definately sounds like something he would do! (and I can imagine Dr. ScratchnSniff chasing him around trying to get the diaper on him correctly. XD)

[Denube]

I've got a teddy bear that plays twinkle twinkle little star.

[lil_angel]

http://www.stuffedanimals.com/stuffed_animal_hospital_a/164.htm

[Baby Brian]

Yes, comb its hair. That will remove the tangles and make it softer.

[Cute_Kitten]

Maybe spray it with a gentle de-tangler first?