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How do you clean toys?

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PinotNoir1 · 16/07/2023 20:14

This is probably going to sound silly but I really struggle with cleaning toys.

For example The Leap Frog Ice cream cart. I've got fluff and dirt in all the nooks and crannies and all I seem to do is push fluff about. Same with a Happy Land bus we've got.

Any tips? Is it really obvious? 😂

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ASoapImpressionOfHisWifeWhichHeAte · 16/07/2023 20:22

If they don't have batteries or electrical bits I always stick them in the dishwasher!

PinotNoir1 · 16/07/2023 20:33

Thanks, I should have said the ones in talking about do have batteries, make noises etc. 😂

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Talipesmum · 16/07/2023 20:35

Realistically unless it’s something they put in their mouth a lot, I’d blow air at it to try to blow fluff out of the crevices, then wipe it over best I can with a baby wipe and not worry any further.

coodawoodashooda · 16/07/2023 20:39

Baby wipes, no batteries then puy them in a Milton sterilising bath/bucket.

Beeonmyeyelash · 17/07/2023 13:27

Hoover is good for getting dust out of crevices

24Dogcuddler · 17/07/2023 13:32

Cotton bud with antibacterial spray for hard to reach bits.

Missingthegore · 17/07/2023 13:40

Slime
Obviously no glitter or colour but it molds to crevices and takes everything off. I use it in my car to clean nooks and crannies like air vents.

PinotNoir1 · 17/07/2023 20:14

Brilliant suggestions! Thanks!

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LauraPausini · 17/07/2023 20:30

Hoover and anti bacterial wipes do the trick

LuckOfTheDrawer · 17/07/2023 20:32

I bought a set of cheap paint brushes, and use them for brushing dust out of grooves etc. They're great for dusting Lego.

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