Smelly Old Monkey

[jenrendo]

DS (2) has his favourite bedtime chum, Monkey. He sucks on his label and tail as soon as he holds him. He has always been rather smelly (Monkey, not DS) but a good wash has removed the odour. However, the smell has now changed to a kind of mouldy, mildewy aroma and it is vile. I hot washed him and tumbled him the other day and he was fine for 3 days before smelling again. Am I going to have to throw him out? :( I don't suppose it can be very good for DS' health either. Do you think he's mouldy inside? Any suggestions ?

I suspect the filling is staying damp and needs a very long dry. Maybe put him in a pillowcase and use a low heat to avoid cooking the fur (some synthetics will melt) or perhaps sit him on a radiator or in the airing cupboard for a day or two.

If necessary, you could add a little Milton to the wash.

Hmmm good idea piglet. Maybe I should restuff him. That might be the healthier option. Infact, I will empty him, wash him in some Milton and then restuff. Thanks!

could you give him a good hot wash with napisan or similar too?

I can but try!