Baby Brian Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Febreze only covers up the smell, and certainly won't stop what ever is causing it. Try spraying a little vinegar all over him and let him sit out in the sun for a while. (don't forget to flip him over and get his back too). As for the elastic band. I'd say break out the needle and thread. Pick a color that matches the elastic so it wont be noticeable and sew it in just a few spots so it won't wrap up again. Link to comment
WakkoWannaBe Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hmm. Vinegar it is! Link to comment
Baby Brian Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 You don't need to go crazy with it either, just a little to lightly coat the surface. Put it out in the sun after that to let the vinegar evaporate and air out. The sun will actually be doing most of the work too via the uv rays. You may still want to give the plushy a light washing after that too, but it may not be necessary. Link to comment
beallucanb Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 You can wash them in a washing machine on gentle, then add fabric softener to freshen your plush toys. Link to comment
feralfreak Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 vinegar can also be used to kill mold, i did it on my harley davidson blanket after i accidentally spilled tomato soup on it and appearantly didnt wash it out like i thought i did Link to comment
Baby Brian Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 vinegar can also be used to kill mold, i did it on my harley davidson blanket after i accidentally spilled tomato soup on it and appearantly didnt wash it out like i thought i did Link to comment
Cute_Kitten Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I've washed a few of my plushes on handwash or gentle cycle- my Simba and Nala, and my purple and pink tigers were a little funky when I got them home from the zoo (they seriously reeked like the elephant house did >.<), and my panda pillow pet. Link to comment
~Pamperchu~ Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I get some of my plushies very dirty or stinky from my diaper leaking on them at night. My daddy will just throw them in the washing machine when im not looking, then let them dry outside in the sun. They always come out like brand new. Just never use bleach or put them in a dryer and they will be fine. Link to comment
WakkoWannaBe Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 I've read elsewhere on the internet that washing plushes in the washing machine is fine, but I'm afraid to do that with Yakko (and Wakko), as they both have some parts to them that seem a bit more vulnerable compared to some other plushes (their clothing / eyes). Though, I do have a stuffed bear that I wouldn't be afraid to throw in (and I have done that to him before), as he is all one part. Link to comment
DLdapper Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 If soap and water doesn't do it, you may need to sterilize it with something stronger, like a white vinegar or something to kill everything. Also sun drying them helps kill anything left over. Just be gentle enough for the type of plushie you are washing. Some are more fragile than others. Link to comment
~Pamperchu~ Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I diaper most all of my plushies. The smaller ones seem to fit well in size 2 and my biggist one, chucky, fits in a size 6. Link to comment
willnotwill Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 If you have insects, lice, whatever infestation, you'll need to quarantine the poor guy in a tight fitting ziplock bag for an extended period. Link to comment
WakkoWannaBe Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 aww, Pamperchu, did you get that sleeper for Chuckie or did Chuckie come with it? Link to comment
~Pamperchu~ Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 He came with a tie-die t-shirt and blue shorts. I got the sleeper for him and, a few different outfits to dress him in for when I take him to cons or parties. Link to comment
WakkoWannaBe Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Pamperchu, that is adorable xD. Link to comment
lil_angel Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 My bear is getting old where the stuffing is not where is should be etc. Link to comment
willnotwill Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Build a bear used to send me messages encouraging me to bring the boys I made there in for cleaning. Link to comment
WakkoWannaBe Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 There is a teddy bear hospital. I can imagine two possibilities as to what goes on there. One is so cute I melt (Teddy bears are the patients), the other is terrifying (teddy bears are the doctors) xD. Link to comment
DiaperPony Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The artificial hair manes on my build a bear ponies have gotten a little kinked, dirty, and tangled. Not soft like they used to be. Any ideas? Link to comment
Cute_Kitten Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Wakko wearing a diaper backwards....that definately sounds like something he would do! (and I can imagine Dr. ScratchnSniff chasing him around trying to get the diaper on him correctly. XD) 1 Link to comment
Denube Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I've got a teddy bear that plays twinkle twinkle little star. Link to comment
lil_angel Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 http://www.stuffedanimals.com/stuffed_animal_hospital_a/164.htm Link to comment
Baby Brian Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yes, comb its hair. That will remove the tangles and make it softer. Link to comment
Cute_Kitten Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Maybe spray it with a gentle de-tangler first? Link to comment
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