Before anyone asks, not I'm not a plushophile nor do I engage in any kind of sexual relations with them. This thread is about honest-to-God cleaning and not removing "protein stains". With that said...
Everyone loves the touch and feel of a new teddy, stuffie, or plushie. Their new faux-fur feels so silky and smooth on our hands and skin. However, after spending numerous nights (and days) snuggled up with them I've noticed that they lose their "freshness". I imagine this is my skin oil and sweat transferring to the toy (note that I don't perspire much, and I like to consider my personal hygiene excellent).
Ordinarly you'd put clothes in the wash to solve this problem, but you can't put Rupert and Mr. Bitey in the washing machine: for one, they won't fit; secondly it would ruin their stuffing.The instructions that come with the toys say to use a damp cloth, I don't know how effective it is, but it sounds like a lot of work.One website I saw suggested putting them in a bag filled with baking soda, though I'm unsure how that is meant to work - or how you're meant to get the powder out of the toy's faux-fur material.What other techniques are there? Can you use rubbing alcohol wipes?
How do gou recommend restoring our beloved plushies to their like-new state?