3 WAYS TO HANDWASH A SQUISHMALLOW
It’s a crime to let your Squishmallow foodfoo squad collection sit in a toy box or shelf all day. Squishmallows are meant to be played with, squeezed, and slept with right after getting them from the box. However, because these huggable, cuddly stuffed toys are too cute to handle, they easily get dirty.
1. READ THE WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FIRST
It’s very important to read the Squishmallow’s care instructions tag before washing them to avoid any damage.
Before we proceed, our team would like to disclose that according to its manufacturer, you should not wash Squishmallows in machine washers or submerge them in any way. It’s to avoid distorting the stuffing inside the Squishmallows or to change their texture.
However, according to most Squishmallow fans, it’s perfectly safe to spot clean tough stains, handwash, or wash Squishmallows using a machine. How you wash them depends on how dirty the stuffed toy has gotten.
2. DO SPOT-CLEANING
If your dirty Squishmallows are too big to fit into the machine washer, you need to hand wash and spot clean them. Please do a fabric spot test first. Get a cotton swab dipped in a stain remover, then try it on the Squishmallow’s less visible fabric.
If any color comes off the dirty area, please discontinue using the stain remover or detergent. Just clean the Squishmallow using cold water.
However, if no color washes off, gently wipe the affected area with damp clothes, then spot clean the affected fabric using a mild detergent. Remember, there are no toxic chemicals used in Fabric Squishmallows, so they can be too delicate to deal with.
3. PAT IT DRY
After cleaning your bedtime buddies, dry them using a clean towel, then air-dry them. It’s the best method to dry Squishmallows. You may use a dryer, but not iron, any electronic with high heat, or other handheld heated appliance to dry Squishmallows made of polyester fibers faster.
Too much heat might adversely affect the Squishmallows plush toys, so only use low heat or air dry because they aren’t flame retardant.
CAN YOU PUT A SQUISHMALLOW INSIDE THE WASHING MACHINE?
Although a disclaimer from the manufacturer says you can’t put it in a washer, most Squishmallow fans have been further unraveling that it’s okay to put it inside a washing machine.
However, if you have to wash Squishmallows food using a machine, you should only use the delicate washing cycle setting. It’s also important to use cool water to avoid deformation and damage.
