Wash Instructions for Plushies

How to wash a stuffed animal by hand

Step 1: Soak in cold water
Fill a bucket or sink with enough cold water to submerge the plushie. 

Step 2: Add detergent (no bleach!)
Add a small amount of mild or gentle detergent to the water.

Step 3: Hand wash
Gently squeeze the plushie to saturate it with detergent. Don’t scrub too hard since plushies may have loose strings, embroidery details, or worn fabric.

Step 4: Rinse
Refill the bucket or sink with clean, cold water, or hold the plushie under cold running water and squeeze it gently to rinse the detergent, avoiding wringing.

Step 5: Air dry
You’ll want to air dry the plushie, but to help remove moisture, you can roll it in a clean, dry towel first.