Mandicrafts Bears and Collectibles

Hi Plush Fans!

How to Clean stuffed animals including collectible mohair animals

Check the animal's seam tag. If it says "machine washable", if there are no paper tags, or ribbons, you should be OK to machine wash but do NOT put it in the clothes dryer.  Air dry only.

 If it says SURFACE washable only, or if your animal is mohair then you should take these steps on cleaning - (never get excelsior/wood wool stuffing wet):

1) Vacuum for dust. Use an old nylon over the nozzle so you don't suck in any eyes or ribbons or buttons.
2) Use something like ZERO (detergent for delicates that is phosphate, enzyme & bleach FREE) and make suds in a bowl of water, and then another bowl with just clear water. Neither should be Hot.
3) Use a clean cloth or old facecloth and scoop up ONLY the suds. Gently rub into the plush in several directions and you'll see the dirt on the cloth!
4) Use another clean cloth and dip into the clear water and wring well so its just damp, and gently wipe over your animal to remove any soap residue.
5) Allow to air dry overnight.
6) When dry, gently fluff with your fingers or a baby brush. If its mohair, then you can use a cat flea metal comb to brush out the plush

This website also has good tips on cleaning collectible bears and resin figurines!

http://www.boydsbears.com/?gclid=CK6...FSUNDQodeAs1cQ