How to Clean a My Little Pony

The "My Little Pony" collection is a range of collectible ponies produced by toy manufacturer Hasbro since the 1980s. My Little Ponies are available in different colors, sizes and textures, and are divided into categories such as Sea Ponies and Rainbow Ponies. It is common for the ponies to become dirty and worn over time. To restore the ponies' original appearance, collectors can clean the toys with the help of basic household cleaning materials.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Toothbrush
• Detergent soap
• Water
• Acetone-free nail polish remover
• Cotton swabs
• Cotton balls
• Paper towels or washcloth
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Comb

1. Scrub the pony's body and wings with a toothbrush dipped in a solution of detergent soap and hot water.

2. Remove a plastic pony's head. Wash the inside of the body with soap and water to remove any mold. Use a toothbrush to remove any small pieces of mold growing in areas that are difficult to access.

3. Dislodge stubborn grime with acetone-free nail polish remover. Apply it to a cotton swab if washing small areas or a cotton ball for larger areas. Do not use nail polish remover to clean a pony's identifying symbol or the eyes of "Beddy-Bye Eye Babies" and jeweled-eye variety ponies.

4. Wipe the body of plastic ponies dry with a paper towel or washcloth. Air-dry the body of "So-Soft" ponies.

5. Apply a dime-sized amount of shampoo to the pony's mane and tail. After rinsing off the shampoo, apply conditioner and leave it in for several minutes. Comb through the hair gently while the conditioner is still in. Rinse off the conditioner.

6. Air-dry the mane and tail as opposed to using heat sources such as blow dryers.

References

• Cleaning My Little Ponies
• My Little Pony Restoration Guide

Resources

• My Little Pony Salon