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Clean your stuffed animals in the washer by putting them inside a pillowcase. Make sure that the pillowcase is zipped or tied up. It is best to wash the stuffed animals with a gentle detergent on the gentle cycle. The amount of detergent to use depends on the quantity of stuffed animals you are washing. Typically, you will use about a capful of detergent. If the stuffed animals are heavily soiled, then you should increase the amount of detergent to a capful and a half. Wash light- and dark-colored animals separately in case colors bleed.
To dry the stuffed animals, place them near a dehumidifier to ensure no damage will occur while drying. It takes about three days for the stuffed animals to dry inside and outside. The heat from using a dryer could cause the fur or hair to get damaged.
For extra caution with the washer-cleaning process (especially regarding the animal's shape and formation of mildew inside), make a slit in a side seam and remove the stuffing. Once the outer skin is washed and dried, refill the skin with stuffing and sew the animal back up. - Some stuffed animals cannot be immersed in water. Read the manufacturer's care instructions on the label to check. To remove dust, simply use the brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner. Then use a clean, wet cloth and gentle detergent to gently spot clean. Wipe with a soap-free cloth to rinse.
- Large stuffed animals, such as life-size animals, will not fit in the washer. In this case, use baking soda to remove the surface dirt. Apply some baking soda with a rough towel. Let the baking soda sit for about a half an hour. Use a towel to rub the stuffed animal vigorously until clean.
