Washing Stuffed Animals

My daughter loves her stuffed white kitty cats. She sleeps with them and carries them around everywhere by the tail. Sometimes there is a cat in each hand as she runs around the house. It is quite a cute sight.

In fear that something would happen to these beloved creatures, I have purchased several of them. I have backed up the back ups. Presently there are five cats, and I still wonder if that is enough! These little guys are well loved.

 

I panicked when websites said to surface wash stuffed animals. There was no way that would get them clean enough knowing what trauma my daughter has put them through. The issue had been the polyethylene pellets inside. I have found out that putting an animal in the dryer with these pellets will ruin the toy because the pellets will melt. But if the animal was in good condition there was no reason why it wouldn't make it through the washer.

So I took the plunge and tried it, and it worked! At first I was putting the animals in a mesh laundry bag (after a spray or two of a stain remover) and tucked the animal in the center of the washer. No problem, it made it just fine. Since then I have forgotten about the bag and just put them in the center of the washer. Again no problem.

Since the dryer is the issue, these lovely little guys air dry. Problem solved, and I can report with confidence that your child's stuffed animals can be washed in a washer even with these pellets. And yes...I did show you my laundry!

Showing love for the Donkeys

I have to share with you my new pen pal! I got into an exchange of handmade cards on the Etsy forum, and I have share with you the wonderful work that she is doing. Her name is Ady and she is on Etsy to raise money for the four rescued donkeys that she has taken in. Did you guys know that donkeys needed to be rescued? It breaks my heart to find out that the donkey need to be rescued too. Here are a few pictures of her babies.

●Peugeot●Rufus●Simone●Kikoman

"The two smaller ones, Peugeot and Kikoman are micro mini's. They were at a slaughter sale when they were very very young. The larger brown one, standard mini, is Rufus...he also was at a sale. Simone, the white one, was tied to a stump, out in a field, in the summer and left behind when the people moved. He was 4 months old."

Thank you so much Ady for the work that you do! It is so great to know that the animals are loved and in good hands. They look so happy!

Please stop by her her shop and show some love!