{"id":29,"date":"2022-09-02T17:33:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T17:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/?p=29"},"modified":"2022-10-01T20:29:04","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T20:29:04","slug":"how-to-wash-squishmallows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/how-to-wash-squishmallows\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wash Squishmallows"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Squishmallows are a lot of fun to hug and play with, but that means they need a deep cleaning here and there. You&#8217;ll want to know how to clean your plush without damaging it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> <strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Try spot cleaning it first.<\/strong> <\/li><li> <strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Place the Squishmallow in a cloth or case.<\/strong> <\/li><li> <strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Put the Squishmallow in your washing machine on a cold and gentle cycle.<\/strong> <\/li><li> <strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Let the plush air dry in the sun.<\/strong> <\/li><li> <strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\">Fluff and form the Squishmallow back into shape.<\/strong> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The rest of this article will cover washing your Squishmallows in detail, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about ruining them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Damp cloth <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mild laundry detergent <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Washing machine <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 &#8211; Spot Cleaning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Squishmallow isn&#8217;t too dirty or big to fit in your washing machine, you can try handwashing it first.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For spot cleaning, start with a damp cloth and clean off dry areas with mild detergent. Squishmallows are fragile since they don&#8217;t use harsh chemicals in their dyes, so you&#8217;ll want to be careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should do a test with your detergent on a small patch of the toy first. If it removes the color from the fabric, only wash your Squishmallow using cold water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 &#8211; Place the Squishmallow in a Case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a deeper cleaning, start by finding something to put your Squishmallow in. This item could be a pillowcase or a mesh laundry bag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to make sure the case can close entirely, so the toy doesn&#8217;t fall out inside the machine. If you&#8217;re using a pillowcase, you want to tie the ends as tightly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 &#8211; Wash on a Cold and Gentle Cycle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, put the case with the toy into the washing machine. Add your mild detergent, allow the machine to fill with cold water, and run it on the gentlest cycle. Don&#8217;t use hot water as it can melt the plushes&#8217; soft stuffing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to machine wash your Squishmallows too often either, which can cause them to wear out quickly. Instead, make sure you try hand cleaning the plush first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people also recommend washing your Squishmallows with the rest of your bedding. That way, it has a cushion against the spinning machine so that it won&#8217;t become flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 &#8211; Let the Plush Air Dry in the Sun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can put your plush in the dryer in a delicate setting, it&#8217;s better to let the plush air dry. Simply put it somewhere it can receive a lot of sunshine, then let it sit for several hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t want to move it until it&#8217;s dry, so it doesn&#8217;t form a mildewy smell. Drying the toys outside works great, although you want to confirm it won&#8217;t rain that day first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 &#8211; Fluff and Reform the Squishmallow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you&#8217;ll need to fluff your Squishmallow and reform it after it dries. The soft stuffing inside the toy can clump together when wet, so you&#8217;ll want to pat, hug, and squeeze it to break up the filling. You can do this like how you&#8217;d fluff up a <a href=\"https:\/\/spotrinse.com\/how-to-wash-a-pillow-pet\/\">pillow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now you&#8217;re finished with cleaning your Squishmallow. It&#8217;s very easy to wash them, so you don&#8217;t need to panic when your plushes get dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarize, you should try handwashing your Squishmallows when you can. Although, infrequent deep cleanings in the washing machine are fine! After cleaning the plush on a gentle and cold cycle, you should give it plenty of time to air dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, Squishmallows are delicate plushes. You&#8217;ll want to do your best to care for them, so they last you a long time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Squishmallows are a lot of fun to hug and play with, but that means they need a deep cleaning here and there. You&#8217;ll want to know how to clean your plush without damaging it. Try spot cleaning it first. Place the Squishmallow in a cloth or case. 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