How to clean baby toys? A complete guide (UATOYS)
Babies learn to explore their surroundings by putting their hands and other things, especially their toys, inside their mouths. Whether they are playing with soft toys or they are playing with rattles, their toys often end up being chewed.
This is a part of learning for them, but it is important to keep their toys clean. Keeping the toys clean and dry is not just about aesthetics, but it is important as this is about their health. Dirty toys can have bacteria and viruses on them, which can make a baby sick.
It is important to disinfect the toys. Different toys have different methods of disinfection. Let's learn HOW TO CLEAN BABY TOYS - methos suggested by UATOYS!
Importance of disinfecting baby toys: One must know why it is important to disinfect baby toys. The major reason is the building of germs on toys, which leads to different kinds of infections.
Toys can have a large amount of germs on them as children use to chew them, play with them, and share them with others. Playing with such infected toys can cause stomach infections in children.
Different methods of cleaning baby toys:
Cleaning with soap and water
Rubber, plastic, and hard toys are mostly cleaned using soap and water. All you need to do is fill a basin with water and then add soap into it. Dip toys into it and scrub the toys using a soft brush to clean them properly. After scrubbing, rinse them and then let them air dry. Although soap and water can remove germs and dirt, this method is not enough for complete disinfection.
Cleaning using disinfectant solution
Wooden toys can be cleaned using disinfectant solution as these toys can’t be dipped into water and soap. You can make a cleaning solution by mixing one part vinegar and one part water or by using one tablespoon of bleach in one gallon of water.
To avoid these steps, you can simply use baby-safe disinfectant. Using a cloth dipped in this disinfectant solution, wipe out the toys. You can also soak the toys, which won’t get damaged by soaking. Don’t forget to rinse the toys to avoid leaving chemicals.
Cleaning using the dishwasher
This type of cleaning is good for hard plastic toys. This can be used to sanitize plastic toys. If you have a dishwasher, use it to clean hard plastic toys and turn on the sanitize setting. To know which toy is dishwasher safe, you must check the label of the toy.
Surface wipe down
This method of cleaning can be used in the case of electronic toys. Using a soft cloth dampened in baby-safe cleaner, wipe off all the dirt and dust from the electronic toy. Never spray the solution directly, and also make sure to avoid soaking in case of electronic toys.
Boiling the Toy
Some toys, like those that are made of silicone and rubber, can be cleaned by boiling them in water for 4-5 minutes. Make sure to cool it before using the toy. Like plastic toys, there are many silicone toys that can be cleaned using soap and water or placed in a dishwasher.
Tips for keeping baby toys free from germs
- Routine cleaning: Always remember that routine cleaning of toys can help keep toys free from germs. Thus, developing a cleaning schedule is very important to keep the toys away from germs.
- Baby-safe cleaning products must be used: To clean baby toys, you can use natural disinfectant solutions, or baby-safe cleaning products can be used to clean baby toys properly.
- Check labels for instructions: Before cleaning baby toys, it is essential to read the label of the toys to make sure about the correct cleaning method that can be used to clean the toy.
So these are some of the tips and tricks which you can use to keep the toys of your child clean and disinfected. Following these can help in keeping your child away from any kind of bacteria, virus and other germs.
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