It is very important to disinfect and wash toys, especially for babies and toddlers, because they are often put in the mouth of babies and can easily breed bacteria.
The following is a summary of disinfection and cleaning methods for toys made of different materials:
Tin toys: Scrub the surface of the toy with soapy water first, then rinse with clean water. After washing, dry with a clean cloth and finally leave it to dry in the sun.
Plush toys: If possible, remove the filling from the seam and expose it to the sun. Toy shells can be washed with mild detergent, then rinsed thoroughly, dried and refilled with padding and stitched. For non-detachable plush toys, the wear and tear parts can be wrapped in tape, then machine washed or wiped partially before drying.
Plastic toys: Warm water cleaning method: Wash with warm water and mild detergent, rinse thoroughly and let dry. Disinfectant immersion method: soak the toy in the diluted disinfectant, disinfect it according to the time indicated in the manual, and then rinse it with water and dry it.
Wooden toys: Wipe the surface of the toy with 3% lyssos solution or 5% bleach solution, then rinse with plenty of water and place it in a clean place to dry naturally or in the sun.
High-end electric and electronic toys: For parts that cannot be washed, use an alcohol cotton ball to wipe the parts that are frequently touched by your child.
Rubber toys: It can be soaked in clean water, if there is an opening, it can be squeezed dry, and pay attention to drain the internal water as much as possible to prevent mold growth.
Water sex toys: It is suitable for boiling in boiling water for sterilization, rinse with water after boiling, and let it dry.
Fixed tooth toys: Can be washed with baby bottle cleaner, then sterilized in boiling water and dried.
Precautions: During the cleaning process, be sure to pay attention to the mildness of the cleaning agent to avoid causing damage to the surface of the toy or leaving harmful residues.
For toys with batteries or electronic components, be sure to follow the manufacturer's cleaning guidelines and never immerse them in water.
When drying toys, pay attention to avoid direct sunlight to prevent plastic toys from fading and deformation, and shrinkage of plush toy fillers.
Disinfect and wash regularly, especially if the toy is contaminated with saliva, food debris, or the surrounding environment is humid.