Cleaning Baby Bath Toys

To disinfect bath toys with bleach add 1 2 cup of regular bleach per gallon of water and soak the toys for 10 minutes.

Cleaning baby bath toys.

Never assume that because the outside of a toy is clean the inside is as well. How to clean sanitize and disinfect stuffed animals electronics bath toys baby toys and toys that can t be washed using bleach disinfectants and your dishwasher. Many bath toys especially ones that squirt water or squeak have holes in the bottom which can be a target for water to enter and mold to grow. Allowing the toys to sit in moisture and not dry out in between uses is a sure way to grow mold.

Squeeze out all the water out and replace it with a solution of three parts hot water to one part vinegar. But remember that certain situations call for an extra. Use a bath toy organizer that sits out of the bottom of the bath and allows the toys to be well aerated and dry out. Bath toys can be a fun way to encourage your little ones to get into the tub and keep them occupied during bath time.

Storing the bath toys correctly can make all the difference and keep them squeaky clean. I filled up the tub added bleach and let the bath toys and the bath mat and cup and bath toy basket etc soak for a while turn on the bathroom exhaust fan open a few windows and get out of there while they soak. First and last name. How to keep bath toys clean without bleach.

Mold has a tendency to collect inside. For just a few bucks this rubber ducky tells you when the water is too hot for baby s sensitive skin. Here s how to clean bath toys and make sure your child s bath is good clean fun. Karen sokal gutierrez a professor and children s health expert at the university of california berkeley school of public health recommends cleaning baby toys regularly perhaps once a month.

Baby safety keep a clean home ask dr. Laundry can answer your toughest laundry questions. Laundry using bleach to sanitize sippy cups ask dr. The dishwasher is also great for certain bath toys which can begin to develop mold and mildew over time.

Plus the infant bath toy is easy to grab and hold not to mention watertight read. That bleach stuff is stinky and can irritate your nose. When to clean and disinfect baby toys. Even spot cleaning helps combat unwanted cooties.

How to disinfect a plastic toys or bath toys with clorox disinfecting bleach with cloromax. The hot water and soap in the dishwasher will help sanitize and clean toys. Your children may also chew on their bath toys while they are teething so it is essential to keep these toys clean. Infant rattles plastic blocks large plastic pegs plastic shape sorter pieces and some bath toys can be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher.