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How Do You Sterilize Toys and Books?
Asked by K.R. from San Diego
on March 28, 2008
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I spot wash toys when dirty, but how do you sterilize toys that can not be soaked in water? Is there a way to use the microwave? In particular I'd like to do the stu...
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- I use a spray by Pampers call Pampers Clean and Play. A lady I spoke with at toys are us said thats what they use to clean the toys when the guest leave. But I have ...
- I wash all the stuffed animals in a warm cycle in the washer,with regular detergent. I don't think books will be a problem as your girl won't probably put them in her...
- Vinegar is my best friend. Put some vinegar in a spray bottle diluted in water and spray away. Vinegar has natural disinfecting properties.
Removing Crayon Marks on Wooden Toys?
Asked by J.R. from Seattle
on July 23, 2009
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Hello,
I've purchased some wooden blocks and other wooden toys that have crayon marks on them. Before I attempt to clean them, I was curious if anyone has successf...
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- One more vote from me for the Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. I highly recommend them for your wooden blocks. As for the mega blocks, I would just let them soak in the kitche...
- WD40 works well. Takes it right off
- I've had success using Windex to get colored pencil, and i think crayon, but I can't remember, off of oak end tables. I would say if you have plastic legos just to ...
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...
Can You Clean Tub Toys?
Asked by S. from Chicago
on October 1, 2007
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Hi Mommys...I have a question. My daughter LOVES the little squirty fish that she plays with in the tub but they are getting icky and I think getting the start of mol...
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- I would recommend cleaning with vinegar, as you would a coffee pot. You could also try a mix of baking soda and water.
- How about a little bleach water sucked into the fish several times once a week. Suck the bleach water in and squirt it out several times. You could also use white vi...
- i have a front load washing machine hot water and bleach but i have thrown most of them away think of the bacteria you wash off her body (butt)
How Do You Clean Toys?
Asked by C.K. from Los Angeles
on March 26, 2008
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I was wondering what products are recommended for cleaning infant toys. My daughter has just begun the stage where EVERYTHING is going into her mouth and I really wan...
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- Fill your sink with some dishwash soap and hot water, let them soak and rinse. If they aren't "soakable", wash them off with same soap and hot water and wipe. J. w...
- Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface spray. It even comes in a travel size!
- I work in a Church nursery and here's what we do: All plastic toys that do not have batteries are placed in the dishwasher and washed with a peroxide based detergen...
Cleaning Bath Toys
Asked by A.A. from Dayton
on January 19, 2007
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Does anyone know of a good, easy way to clean the kind of bathtub toys with the squeaky hole in the bottom? My daughter has a ton of them, and they always seem to reta...
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- I agree with the majority ... throw them away! We spent a little more money by doing this, but we bought some new bathtub toys that would not hold water for this very...
- i would seriously consider tossing them..but maybe try making a bleach solution and getting that inside the toy and letting it sit for a few minutes before squirting ...
- I tried cleaning them bleach water, but I didn't have much luck. I ended up throwing all of ours away.
Sicknesses!!
Asked by J.K. from Grand Rapids
on January 27, 2008
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Whats the best way to clean up toys and santize everything?? My kids have been sick with RSV and pneumonia!! Not fun~I just want to make sure we don't get this back!...
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- There's a great product by Clorox you should try. It's called Clorox Anywhere hard surface, daily sanitizing spray. You just spray it on, and let it sit for a few mi...
- Most sources I have checked recommend the bleach solution (1 Tbsp. bleach per gallon of water). Bleach naturally breaks down very quickly, so by the time the toys are...
- I get worried even using the sanitizing wipes!!!! I like using very effective cleaners like Seventh generation all purpose. There are no ingredients that will harm y...
