How to Clean and Freeze Stuffed Animals

How To Clean and Freeze Stuffed Animals

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  Vacuum your stuffed animals. Vacuuming the toys regularly will get rid of the mites' waste and avoid any excess waste from collecting in your dryer.

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  Place the stuffed toys inside your washing machine and wash with hot water (this kills the mites on contact).

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  Put the stuffed animals into the dryer on a hot heat. This will kill the mites that didn't die in the washer. Change your lint tray right after this process as the waste will have collected.

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  Many stuffed animals cannot be washed due to the type of material it's made from or its shape. Freeze these stuffed animals instead. Put the toys into a freezer bag, lock it tightly shut and place it in the freezer. The stuffed animals should be kept in the bags for at least eight hours. This will kill and suffocate any mites inside. After the freezing treatment, remove the toys from the bag and dry the animals in the dryer on a high heat to make sure that all the mites are completely dead.