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post 22/02/2013, 10:10 AM
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How do they go? Still decent afterwards?
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post 22/02/2013, 10:15 AM
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Yep, I do, in a zippered laundry/lingerie mesh bag.
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post 22/02/2013, 10:15 AM
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Yes, I have washed DD's stuffed teddy many times. He comes out perfect, smelling all nice and clean and his fur looks the same as before, just cleaner. I just throw him in with the normal load though you may want to try on a gentle cycle if you arent sure.
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post 22/02/2013, 10:17 AM
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I wash them on a hand wash or woollens cycle with a bit of wool and delicate wash. They are soft and still okay after multiple washes.
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post 22/02/2013, 10:24 AM
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Yep, I do, in a zippered laundry/lingerie mesh bag.


That's what I do, even works with toys stuffed with beans. They do look a little sad pegged to the clothesline though
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post 22/02/2013, 10:38 AM
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Can you put these in the washing machine? Uniqua's looking a bit dire.

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post 22/02/2013, 10:40 AM
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Yes, I always have. Depending on how sturdy the soft toy is, I choose appropriate wash cycle and soak.
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post 22/02/2013, 10:43 AM
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I certainly have washed PB (Polar Bear) many times, but then again Polar Bears like water.

He has been fine.
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post 22/02/2013, 10:48 AM
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yes. I have even washed toys I have made in the machine. They are usually fine. - gentle wash, cold water
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post 22/02/2013, 10:48 AM
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I have washed plenty in the machine, on a gentle cycle and with cotton sheets. For more delicate items I might put inside a lingerie bag (especially if it contained beads that could come out) and might also wrap in a bunny rug.

Just be aware that some hard bits like the eyes might have the paint rub off during the wash. Big Bird never looked at us the same after his first wash.
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