How to Wash a Sock Monkey

Washing Machine Method

• 1

  Place the sock monkey into a pillow case and securely tie the case in a knot. Take care not to tie the knot too tightly, or you'll have difficulty removing the sock monkey when the washing cycle is complete.

• 2

  Wash the sock monkey in cold water on the gentle cycle with detergent made for delicates. Feel free to wash the sock monkey with other items such as towels and socks, but do not use bleach.

• 3

  When the wash, rinse and spin cycle is finished, remove the sock monkey from the pillow case. Air-dry the sock monkey on a towel or rack, or hang it to dry. Allow it to dry for at least 24 hours to make sure the polyfill stuffing is completely dry. You could speed up the drying time by using a hair dryer on a low, warm setting.

Surface Cleaning Method

• 4

  Dampen a washcloth with cold or warm water. Don't use hot water, as it might shrink the cotton when dry.

• 5

  Spot clean the sock monkey where needed. Consider spot cleaning the entire toy for optimum sanitation.

• 6

  As in the washing machine method, air-dry the sock monkey and make sure the polyfill stuffing is completely dry.