Apr
16
New toy… and how to clean stuffed animals without chemicals
ByDH found this Melissa and Doug, giant, stuffed lion . Since it was used, I cleaned it, using natural products. First I used white vinegar (I used my steam cleaner, but you could just use a mist sprayer and wash cloth). Then, I went over it with water (just wipe, don’t submerse). I put it out in the sun to dry. For extra precautions, I dusted it with baking soda. I let it sit over night. Then I used a dry towel to get the dust off. I was AMAZED at how much dirt the baking soda actually picked up!
Since I dusted it in my tub… I then used vinegar with the baking soda all over my tub, to scrub my tub clean! lol
Anyway, here is the lion… and the wondertwins. Everyone is happy!
2 Comments
April 23rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
I’m a mommy of 17 year-old twins - I sure miss the days when they were young. Each year has its surprises, that’s for sure! Love the tip on cleaning with the vinegar - it is a wonder substance. For instance, I had “goo” (the messy, weird feeling gel stuff that kids love) in my carpet for 2 years. I had tried every commercial cleaner known to woman trying to get it out of the carpet. It didn’t budge. I decided to soak it in vinegar and TA-DA! I was able to get it out!
Keep up the great blog!
December 3rd, 2010 at 9:36 am
stuffed animals are very cute and lovely, i bet that most kids and even women loves them “”~