Read our top tips on how to clean second hand or used baby toys.
Cleaning used baby toys.
Check the label as some toys can be popped in the washing machine but others need washing by hand.
Now to disinfect the toys spray the toys with a 50 50 mix of rubbing alcohol and water and let them stand for a minute.
In that case you can spot clean plush toys using dish soap and a wet cloth.
Updated 8 april 2020.
Disinfect with a chlorine bleach solution of one tablespoon of bleach to one gallon of water.
Scrub any tough stains you encounter with baking soda dish soap and vinegar.
Then clean the toy by wiping it with a soft cloth or an old toothbrush.
Baby toys may look fun and harmless but without regular cleaning they can fast become a breeding ground for germs.
A cloth wet with a a 3 hydrogen peroxide solution.
To clean them simply add a squirt of dish soap to a sink bucket or basin and add in warm water.
Find out how to wash and disinfect toys safely so they are ready for playtime.
Toys such as plastic blocks infant rattles and teethers can easily be cleaned in the sink using dish soap and warm water.
To clean plastic wooden or metal toys wipe them down with soap and water.
Clorox or lysol wipes.
How to clean baby toys.
Even toys that include batteries with lights and sounds should not be cleaned in soap and water.
1 2 cup chlorine bleach and one.
And as every parent knows many of these much loved toys will often spend a lot of time in their little ones mouths which means keeping them germ free is essential.
Rinse well in cool water.
However it is never safe to wash any electrical toy that can be plugged in by submerging it or placing it in soap and water.
Diluted bleach is a safe and inexpensive way to disinfect baby toys.
Clean non absorbent toys with soapy water rinse with clear water and wipe dry with disposable paper towels.