Washing crochet "animals"

[LittleJadeFrog]

I have quite a few stuffed animals/dolls that have been in storage. I have a craft show to go to coming up and I would like to "refresh" them. I have washed animals that have been made for the kids but I would like to be alittle more gentle with these as they are "new" and have not been played with. I also have a few that have hair that is not necessarily knotted nto for kids) and I don't want the hair to fall out.

 

Any ideas? Delicate cycle, maybe? I do not have a dryer so these animals will prob have to be air dried, but I can dry them at the 'mat if I have to.

[wiz3283]

you could try putting them inside a nylon and tying it to keep them secure and safe or a lingurie bag. I would do on a gentle cycle.

[Midds]

I put the more delicate stuff in a pillow case and tie the end shut and then was as normal and haven't had any problems.

[tigermom]

If they just need to be refreshed, I think I would try one of the dry cleaner sheets. I have jackets that don't really get dirty but need refreshing and I throw them in the dryer in the bag that comes with the dry cleaner kit and they come out great.

[rsisland]

what about just fabreezing them? If they just need a little refreshing...this might do it without the worries of misshaping or hair falling out...

[LittleJadeFrog]

Thank you all!

 

I put the more delicate stuff in a pillow case and tie the end shut and then was as normal and haven't had any problems.

 

I just bought a pilllowcase specifically to wash blankets before I give them away (cat hair). I think I will try this!