How To Wash Stuffed Animals

"Surface Wash Only" is a myth.  Standard stuffed animal toys can be submerged and washed carefully.  I'll show you how to rescue your most loveable (and roughly loved) from being discarded on the grounds of being "unsanitary."

Step 1: Select a Creature

Find one that really needs a bath.  This guy has a mystery stain.  Gross.

Comments

[Penolopy Bulnick]

Awesome Instructable! I always feel bad for those guys that are just too dirty with no way to clean them.

[hippie_mama]

We're saving (imaginary) lives!

[Wolfbird]

You can also toss them in your regular washing machine, but only in a gentle cycle, cold water only and if you have them in a pillowcase/laundry bag. What gets most upholstered items is usually the heat of the water or the dryer; fake fur will melt into a crispy mess and it's all over if that happens :(

[hippie_mama]

My mom always stuck dolls and stuffed animals into a leg of old pantyhose; i always end up with a bear with a smooshed snout though using that method!

[The Papier Boy]

Yeah, we usually just throw them in the washing machine.

[sunshiine]

Nice Instructable! Thanks for sharing. Sunshiine