Toys Cleaning

A favorite stuffed rabbit once landed face-first in a bowl of applesauce at my house. The toy’s owner needed it back by bedtime, the washing machine was already running, and the care tag warned against machine washing. A familiar little household crisis. Fortunately, most plush toys can be cleaned by hand without soaking the stuffing….

Yes, you can put many Squishmallows in the washing machine, provided the care tag allows it and the plush fits without being compressed. Use cold water, a pillowcase or mesh bag, a gentle cycle, and a small amount of mild detergent. Air drying is the safest option. Squishmallows are soft, collectible, and sometimes expensive. The…