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Cleaning Children's Toys

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Date: 01/12/2007 Topics: Cleaning > Toys | Readers Request > Cleaning  
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I am looking for a safe and effective way to clean children's toys on a daily or weekly basis. We have four children (in three different schools) so lots of opportunity for sharing germs. Also, our youngest is one and puts EVERYTHING (and I mean EVERYTHING) in her mouth, so I need a cleaning method that is safe for her, too. Thanks so much for your help!

Crista from Grandville, MI
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By Mommy Grace (Guest Post)
You actually only need 2 tsp of bleach for every gallon of water. Using more bleach does not kill any more germs. Just wastes bleach and causes stronger fumes.

Posted on 05/17/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By blueMom (Guest Post)
I use a mild soap and water solution when washing stuffed toys. I really like the idea of disinfecting them. Won't bleach ruin the toys (discolor them or some kind)?

Posted on 05/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By 2oma (126) Profile Contact
Bleach is the best-- a 10% solution will kill HIV. I envision a spray bottle with the mixture. Plus, within 24 hours, the bleach combines with the air and goes away. Probably you could rotate the kids toys to allow the bleach to do it's thing.

Posted on 01/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By mobo (158) Profile Contact
I like this new Clorox Anywhere Hard Surface spray---it doesn't smell funky and says its safe to use on anything!!!
I use it alot on my son's booster seat tray.

Posted on 01/14/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Designersheets (99) Blog! Contact
Put them in your dishwasher, top rack away from the heating element. stuffed toys can hit the washing machine.

Posted on 01/13/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By VAMom (Guest Post)
Disinfecting/Antibacterial wipes are fine for toys that cannot be submerged in water. If you can submerge them, fill a plastic tub 1/2 full of warm water with about 1/2-1 cup of bleach and let them soak. Bleach is by far the best sanitizer even today.

Posted on 01/13/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

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