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Instructions
Follow the manufacturer's care instructions on the labels of your stuffed animals first if they get dirty. Most animals have a fur coat made out of a synthetic material, such as polyester. Others have a natural material covering the body, such as wool.
Sprinkle baking soda on your stuffed animals to keep them fresh. Let the soda sit on the animals for 15 minutes, and then brush it off.
Use the hose attachment on your vacuum to lightly vacuum dust or dirt particles off your stuffed animals weekly. Make sure there isn't anything that could get sucked off your animals, such as loose eyes, ribbons or bows.
Clean off soiled marks with a mild all-purpose cleaner and a sponge. Use a scrub brush to remove heavier soiled areas. If there are spots or stains you need to take care of, use rubbing alcohol.
Wash your stuffed animals in the washing machine only as a last resort. Check the label to see if your animals can get wet. Place the animals in a pillowcase one at a time, close with a safety pin or two and wash on the delicate cycle. You can add fabric softener to the cycle to give your animals a fluffy coat.
Dry your stuffed animals with a hair dryer rather than in the clothes dryer. Be careful not to get too close to the animal with the hair dryer. The best option, however, is to let your animals air dry, even though it may take several days for all the stuffing to dry.