Why It Is Important To Keep You Kids Toys Clean
I am not here to judge you or your choices for your family, if you are happy with the cleanliness of your kid’s toys then that is all that is important. If, however, you feel that you might be missing some aspect of cleaning and you want ideas on how to clean your kid’s toys to ensure that you are not promoting the growth and spread of germs, then this is for you. It is there to help and guide you to keep your kids toys clean.
Options To Keep Your Kids Toys Clean
How you clean an item will depend on the manufacturer’s instructions, they might suggest that it is dishwasher safe or not suitable for full submergence in water. It is important to take note of the suggested cleaning process, it might even be something to consider before purchase to ensure that the cleaning process isn’t difficult, because children will spread germs when they are ill and if it requires some sort of degree in dismantling, then it questions if it is worth purchasing the item.
It is possible to wash some items in hot soapy water to ensure they are clean; you will just need to dry them thoroughly before giving the items back, to prevent any mould forming on a damp area that isn’t dried properly.
Certain things I would put through the washing machine to get them clean but there are items now that are safe to put in the dishwasher to remove all germs or bacteria.
A steam cleaner is a safe and natural cleaner, it uses the power of steam to kill the germs and bacteria on the surface of the toys and this is a great way to sanitize toys that you aren’t able to place into water, but you need to get clean.
Some toys are safe to put in the dishwasher, if you have one; this makes it a quick and easy cleaning operation.
Setting Up A Toy Cleaning Schedule
You might want to think about just regularly going through your children’s toys and giving them a clean. If you put different items onto a cleaning schedule it will help to keep on top of the cleaning of your children’s toys and at the same time you are checking to make sure that all the toys are still in great working order and suitable for your child.
If you don’t check your kid’s toys on a regular basis you are not going to identify items that are no longer working and taking up space or you have items that are no longer suitable and need replacing. By using the cleaning process as a way to check toys functions and can prevent harm to your child.
Therefore, if you clean you kid’s toys on a regular basis, not only are you removing the germs and bacteria that can spread on toys but you are also quality checking them to ensure they are still safe and suitable for your children.
Sharon, this is a necessity that I often overlooked.
I have in the past too forgotten to clean these, you are not alone! 🙂