How to Clean & Disinfect Baby Toys | Pine O Cleen

How To Clean Your Baby's Toys Properly

How To Clean Your Baby's Toys Properly

Baby toys may look fun and harmless, but without regular cleaning they can fast become a breeding ground for germs.

As every parent knows, many of these much-loved toys will often spend a lot of time in their little ones’ mouths – which means keeping them clean is essential. Many parents also want to clean their baby toys without bleach, which is why all the methods below are chlorine bleach free. Please remember to refer to the manufacturer’s instructions on cleaning each toy too.

So just how do we clean baby toys in a way that ensures they don’t just look clean, but are properly disinfected? And how do we clean those tricky baby toys that can’t be washed in the washing machine or dishwasher?

Disinfecting baby toys

The way you disinfect your baby’s toys will depend on the type of toy and what it’s made from. For example, you’ll need to clean some baby toys simply by hand, but others will be able to go into the washing machine or dishwasher. And for those toys that can’t be machine washed, you’ll need to use an appropriate spray or cleaning solution to ensure they’re disinfected. Find the appropriate instructions for how to disinfect your baby’s toys below.

How to clean plastic toys

You can clean some small plastic toys that don’t have batteries in your dishwasher. With a little detergent and hot water, your toys will be cleaned. Just always make sure that the toy doesn’t have any batteries or delicate parts that may be damaged easily. Remember that rubber should never go in the dishwasher as it may not withstand the heat.

How to clean dishwasher-friendly toys

How to clean baby toys that can’t be washed in the washing machine or dishwasher

To clean and disinfect hard, non-porous baby toys that have batteries or can’t be washed in the washing machine, simply wipe down with a cloth using a solution of soap and warm water. Dry, and then wipe down with a Pine O Cleen Simply Disinfectant Wipe. Finally, wipe the toy down using just water and dry with a clean cloth properly before handing back to the baby. For larger toys, use Pine O Cleen Simply Multipurpose Cleaner Spray then rinse with water after use. Whichever product you use, always remember to follow the label instructions.

Ensuring baby’s toys are clean is bound to be a high priority, but it needn’t be a source of worry. With these simple instructions, you’ll have peace of mind that your child is playing in a hygienically clean zone.