best way to clean lego

[roastedfox]

got ds's a load of lego off ebay, just want to give it a bit of a clean, anyone know the best way please?

Tie it up in a pillow case and put it through the washing machine?

I haven't done this myself, but am fairly sure that other mumsnetters have in the past recommended the top shelf of the dishwasher.

I've read that washing in a dishwasher can warp or fade the bricks. Maybe its best to place the pieces in a large bowl/bucket of soapy water, making sure the detergent is alcohol free which can fade the colours too. Then leave them for a bit, give them a shake about. Then pour the water away and lay them so any water can easily run off in an air cupboard or next to a boiler.

Hope that helps

I've read that washing in a dishwasher can warp or fade the bricks. Maybe its best to place the pieces in a large bowl/bucket of soapy water, making sure the detergent is alcohol free which can fade the colours too. Then leave them for a bit, give them a shake about. Then pour the water away and lay them so any water can easily run off in an air cupboard or next to a boiler.

Hope that helps

great thanx, maybe i'll pop them in the bath and let them soak

We got our lego from ebay and washed it in the washing machine when we got it (was quite manky-looking). Came out almost pristine (few pieces left with v tightly squished in playdough). Have chucked it in the bath a couple of times since then with some washing up liquid.

I put DSs ebay lego in a pillowcase and washed on low in washer they came out fine :)

will the knot hold on a pillowcase? would be worried i'd end up with lego everywhere and a broken washing machine!

I would it them in a bucket with some milton solution or a milton tablet for a few hours, then rinse with clean water then dry off using a clean towel.

We done this with some second hand mega blocks for DS a while back.

Please don't put them in the dishwasher! I bought a lovely bag of vintage lego from a charity shop and someone told me to clean it on the top rack. Most of it warped so had to chuck it out.

The tricky thing is drying them - spread out thinly on a towel in a warm dry place overnight - Lego obsessives recommend leaving a fan next to them.

Second/third the idea of pillowcase/elastic band and short cycle in washing machine. Better than dishwasher - save that for Fisher Price

Haven't tried this with lego, but a good way to clean things in general with nooks and crannies is with a fizzy denture cleaning tablet in water. Follow the instructions as if you were cleaning your false teeth!!

Pillow case, washing mashine, biological wash powder, 30 degree wash.

I always tp it into the bath once they are done and let them kick it about, leave bathwater in so it soaks for a bit, then shower it off with squirts of dettol when the water has drained.