Vinegar: Pack n Play
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Getting Out Moldy Smell in a Pack -N- Play
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on June 13, 2008
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Does anyone have any recommendations on how to get rid of a moldy smell in a pack -n- play. Someone gave me theirs and it has that smell and I was hoping someone had ...
Cleaning a Pack-n-play Mattress
Asked by L.S. from Jacksonville
on July 6, 2010
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Help! My toddler took off a poop diaper in the pack-n-play. There's no cover to remove that could be thrown in the washer. I did get the surface stuff off, but still ...
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- I was going to say pretty much the same as what the other moms have said. It happens to us all, though. Just get it quickly with disinfectant, rinse well, and let i...
- I have never cleaned a pack n play mattress but if I needed to I would clean the surface like you have and then sprinkle baking soda and let sit then vaccuum off. I w...
- When my boys where younger I would clean it in my tub or outside with the hose if it was nice out and clean it with a bleach/water mixture in a spray bottle or mop buc...
Cleaning / Deodorizing Pack N Play
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on January 9, 2008
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My 5 week daughter has spit up a couple of times on her mattress pad in her pack n play. I looked to see if the covering could come off and be washed, but it can't. ...
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- Vinegar. It works wonders! You can mix it with a little water, wipe it down, and let it air dry. The vinegar smell will evaporate in about an hour and then the formula...
- Car wash. I took a high chair there once, and a couple of other things for the same reason. Worked GREAT. Rinse more than once.
- Nature's Miracle, which is an enzyme cleaner used for pet spills, is also great for all sorts of baby odors, including urine on carpeting. The only problem is that I'm...
Milk Spilled in Pack N Play and the Pad Has Yet to Dry What Should I Do?
Asked by R.P. from Cleveland
on March 29, 2010
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The milk that was spilt by my 1 yr old in her pack n play last night is about dry but what should I do to get it to go back to being soft like it was before the spill ...
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- Do you have a small or large carpet cleaner. We re-wet ours and then sucked up all the water/milk mix from the pad. Seemed to do the trick. We didn't use any of the so...
- Have you checked the manufacturer's website to see what they recommend? I'm guessing that they have a 1-800 customer service number in addition to FAQs and have heard...
- Warm water with a little laundry detergent. Then use a scrub brush where it was spilled. Even if it's already dried into the fabric and already has that horrible sten...
How to Get Pooh Out of Pack N Play
Asked by E.E. from San Francisco
on August 1, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
Recently I napped a one year old in a pack n' play. When she woke up she quietly undressed herself from the waste down, pooped, and then smeared it every...
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- When all else fails or you are just to tired to fight it anymore, dump it and find one at a garage sale! You can probably find one for 10 bucks. Tell people about you...
- Hi E. - It sounds like you've done a pretty thorough cleaning. How about trying this: Spray it down with vinegar and let it dry outside in the sun. If you try it, let ...
- Just throw it away! You'll never be rid of that smell.
Cleaning Baby Toys
Asked by C.M. from Charleston
on November 29, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
What do you use to clean off your babies toys, carseat etc.? We just had relatives here with kids with colds, and of course we all got their colds. I ha...
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- toys - put in the kitchen sink with soap and 3 cap fulls of bleach. For things that can be submerged in water (battery operated, etc) spray with lysol. Car seat - ...
- You can spray lysol on everything. The carseat should be washable.
- basic and plan us every household bleach. You will just have to alternate the use of her toys. Start when she is sleep so by the time she wakes they will be ready for...
Productivity Tips with Toddler
Asked by J.R. from Minneapolis
on August 2, 2009
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I probably should have asked this question long ago, when my daughter first started getting out of her safe area. Since I have no longer been able to barricade her in...
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- I do most of my housework while my younger 2 boys are napping. My oldest boy will usually rest and watch a movie or play quietly while I do what I need to. Or I sit ...
- You need to use naptime and bedtime and while Daddy is supervising....amd most importantly...some things may not get done and yo have to learn to let go just a bit! Th...
- I do as much as I possibly can with my toddler. It is amazing what they can do, and they LOVE working with me. The jobs go much slower, but we are gaining so much mo...
What to Do with Old Baby Clothing
Asked by A.C. from Cincinnati
on December 1, 2010
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hi -
I have a lot of old baby clothing that has been passed down many times. unfortunately some of the clothing has stains on it (some worse than others). I know th...
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- Even if you can't find a charity... you can post your items online at craiglists. Just find the correct place that you live... Or if you live near orphanages of so...
- churches and womens shelters. stained clothes become good grease rags so a mechanic. its also christmas what about a single mom or homeless people or people just strug...
- Rerun the clothes through the washing machine with oxiclean and if that doesnt get the stains out use vinegar in a downy ball. You be ammazed how bright and clean it c...
Help with Mildew!
Asked by H.C. from Grand Rapids
on September 17, 2007
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I am wondering if anyone has found any good products to use on things that have mildew or the smell of mildew on them. I had my baby stuff like the infant carseat and ...
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- Wash whatever you can in the washer in hot water with a good cleaner and odor remover (Odo Ban works great). Then rewash those items in a baby detergent like Dreft to...
- This site has a lot of information for you: http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/housing/356-643/356-643.html#L3 eHow has an article as well: http://www.ehow.com/how_18795_re...
- Anything that can be placed in the washing machine, put a little ammonia in with your soap. It will take out the mildew smell. Other wise you could mix a mixture of am...
Mold
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on August 15, 2009
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hi moms. I was just at a yard sale and found a portable playpen. as soon as I opened the bag to check the pieces I smelled mold. is there a way to get rid of it or ...
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- You could always try Comet for mold & mildew or Tilex. I had the same thing happen with my pack n' play after storing it for a while in a basement closet. Good Luck!!
- I would take it out in the yard and spray it down with Clorox water it can't hurt since you don't want to use it the way it is, it could just smell musty from being cl...
- Wipe it down with White Vinegar and see if that helps. Vinegar kills mold better than bleach. I would wipe/wash it with vinegar and soap and water then maybe bleac...
