Whether you need a spot clean from years of love or you have finally been able to pry your child's well-loved Bear from his or her hands, here is a step-by-step method for keeping your Build-A-Bear clean.You can learn how to extend the life of your Bear's fur with these tips.
Step 1: Put cold water in a sink and mix laundry detergent.
While the water is still running, be sure to add the detergent.The cold water can help preserve your bear's color.It is possible to use warm, but never hot, water.The bear's fur can be damaged by harsh detergents.The baby detergents work well.
Step 2: The bear should be placed in the soapy water.
The bear should be covered with a mixture of soap and water.
Step 3: You can wash the bear with soapy water.
Make sure the stitches don't come loose.The most gentle way to clean the bear is hand- washing.The stuffing may come out of the stitching if the washing is done too roughly.
Step 4: Remove the bear from the water.
Cold running water can be used to wash your bear.
Step 5: Put the bear on a clean towel to get rid of excess water.
You can brush your bear with a soft brush.It is advisable to brush the bear's fur after washing it.
Step 6: The bear should be allowed to air dry.
It may be necessary for you to turn it over periodically to allow both sides to dry.It is best to let a stuffed animal dry on its own if it is warm and sunny.If you don't allow your bear to dry properly, it can rot.Before you let a child play with the bear, make sure it's completely dry.
Step 7: Place your bear in a pillowcase.
A pillowcase won't hurt your bear's fur.The bear shouldn't fall out in the wash cycle if the case is tied securely.
Step 8: The bear should be washed in a gentle way.
Use cold water and a mild detergent.A rough cycle can cause damage to the bear.If hot water or harsh detergents are used, fur quality may be compromised.Use a gentle, delicate, or hand-wash setting.Anything else could be too hard on the bear.
Step 9: Let the bear air dry after removing it from the washer.
The bear's fur should be brushed after it is removed from the washer.A hair dryer can be used to speed up the drying process.Don't dry your bear in the dryer.
Step 10: A quarter capful of oxygen stain removal should be put into a bowl of warm water.
Make sure that the water and stain removal mix is perfect.It's best to use this method on bears with a voice box.The oxygen stain removal will help get rid of difficult spots, but a mild detergent will also work.
Step 11: Put the mixture in the dirty spot.
The spot should be completely covered with the water and stain removal liquid.
Step 12: Rub the mixture into the bear.
Don't let it dry completely if you want the mixture to absorb.Rub the mixture into the spot using small motions.
Step 13: Put a clean towel on the spot.
Continue the first four steps if it's still visible.The paper towel can be used for blotting.Depending on the nature of the stain, you may need to repeat the process.
Step 14: To clean the spot, use cold water and a clean towel.
If you blot the bear until it is dry, you can leave it to dry.