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| Cleaning Stuffed Animals
I have a collection of stuffed teddy bears that has been neglected for a few years and collected a good amount of dust. I tried using the dusting attachment on the vacuum, but that didn't go so well. Anyone have suggestions for getting them clean that doesn't involve washing or monumental amounts of labor (and no or little cost)? And, please, if you don't have a legit suggestion, kindly refrain from posting.
Thank you.
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Kilroy
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1 edit | I want to say that shaking them in a garbage bag with corn starch might help.
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Clean stuffed animals
To clean a stuffed animal toy, rub a little cornstarch onto the toy, wait about 5 minutes, and then brush it clean. Or place the stuffed animal (or a few small ones) into a bag. Sprinkle cornstarch into the bag, close it tightly, and shake. Now brush the pretend pets clean.
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Warzau
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I throw the stuffed animals into the dryer with some tennis balls and run it on air fluff. |
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jester121
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Lake Zurich, IL | reply to DC DSL
Do you have an air compressor? |
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| said by jester121  :Do you have an air compressor? Nope. I live in a smallish, downtown, hi-rise apartment.
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| said by DC DSL :said by jester121 :Do you have an air compressor? Nope. I live in a smallish, downtown, hi-rise apartment. Yeah, probably not a good combination.  |
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Just Rachel
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Re: Cleaning Stuffed Animals
Are they valuable? If not, I've had luck putting stuffed animals inside of a pillow case, tying it shut and washing in the machine on gentle. I then hung them out to dry. I would not, however, try it on any that are irreplaceable. |
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neonhomer
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How about a lint roller? |
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mocycler
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You could try some of that carpet/upholstery cleaner that comes in a spray can. Just spray on, let soak for a bit, then vacuum clean.
Maybe check some of the stuffed toy/Beanie Baby collector message boards for ideas.
You might be able to have them dry cleaned for a few bucks each.
Hope that's helpful.
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quatrix
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Here's my legit suggestion. Don't worry about it since dust doesn't hurt anything. |
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tvtek
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Here are quite a few tips on this web site...
»www.articlesphere.com/Article/Ho···s/137979
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Ropla
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To clean artificial plants, put them in a bag with clean salt granules. The salt loves the dirt and will take it up. Should work for stuffed animals too. |
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Phil
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said by Just Rachel :If not, I've had luck putting stuffed animals inside of a pillow case, tying it shut and washing in the machine on gentle. I then hung them out to dry. I would not, however, try it on any that are irreplaceable. Second this suggestion. The pillow case method can be used for any fragile clothing or cloth items. |
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LittlePiggie
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Don't wash them, the cotton inside of them can get lumpy.
Toss them against a wall (not throw them) unless they have glass eyes.
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nokiatech
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My wife does the pillow case thing for stuffed animals.
Haven't seen one hurt by it yet and they come out looking/smelling better then new. |
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