DH 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!
April 23, 2009
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!
