Also at getting any mildew off bath toys yuck.
Cleaning bath toys in dishwasher.
We live in a super cold climate upstate ny and i think making sure stuff the kids touch all of the time is clean combined with getting them out in the cold even if just for a few minutes a day is key.
I ve used vinegar and lemon before a homemade concoction that s a great replacement for almost all store bought cleaners but it doesn t really cut through the soap scum then the story about.
The first way is simply to throw them in the dishwasher.
It seems like an overly simple method but it gets the job done.
To disinfect bath toys with bleach add 1 2 cup of regular bleach per gallon of water and soak the toys for 10 minutes.
To prevent mold from forming in the first place create a healthy environment for storing your child s bath toys.
How to clean bath toys and plastic toys solid plastic toys like rubber rings animal figures and building blocks and bricks can easily be cleaned in your dishwasher s top rack.
Plastic toys and building blocks.
One of the most useful household devices when learning how to clean bath toys is the common household dishwasher.
Make it easy by placing them on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Other ways to clean bath toys.
Running bath toys through the dishwasher also sanitizes and kills any gunk or mold that may be growing on both the inside and out.
That bleach stuff is stinky and can irritate your nose.
To clean toys in the dishwasher place the toys on the top shelf.
Your children may also chew on their bath toys while they are teething so it is essential to keep these toys clean.
The second way is to boil the toys.
Bath toys should be cleaned at least monthly.
Some toys may be labeled as being dishwasher safe.
Infant rattles plastic blocks large plastic pegs plastic shape sorter pieces and some bath toys can be placed on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Use regular dishwasher detergent and wash them like any other plate or cup.
This works so well.
I filled up the tub added bleach and let the bath toys and the bath mat and cup and bath toy basket etc soak for a while turn on the bathroom exhaust fan open a few windows and get out of there while they soak.
Proper bath toy storage.
There are a couple of other ways to clean your moldy bath toys but in our opinion they do not work anywhere near as well as with bleach.
Rinse the toys off.
It probably wont get rid of all the mold but it does an ok job.
The hot water and soap in the dishwasher will help sanitize and clean toys.