How to do it

Where appropriate wash the toy well in hot soapy water - using a toothbrush will help get into hard to reach places. While still damp, use the skewer cotton bud to clean all nooks and crannies and edges so that the toy is perfectly clean. Dry the toy with a tea towel or leave to dry overnight.

 

Special Tips

Baby Rattles - Please remember not to immerse these toys as they collect water within which can lead to harmful bacteria developing. ensure baby toys are rinsed thoroughly of cleaning agents.

Wooden toys, train sets and puzzles - Scrub well with hot soapy water and a toothbrush. These toys should not be immersed or soaked.

Duplo/Lego - Wash well with hot soapy water and a toothbrush. Rinse and leave to drain overnight. (or pop it into the dishwasher or a washing bag and into the washing machine.)

Outdoor/Sandpit Toys - These must be cleaned well remembering that the next member may with to use it inside. Immerse in laundry tub. Remove all sand adn dirt and wash well with hot soapy water.

Board games and Cardboard puzzles - Wipe over with a hot damp (not wet) cloth. Clean all puzzle and game pieces.

Fabric Items (Dress-ups/Dolls cloths/Dolls Bedding) - Hand wash or gentle machine wash with laundry detergent and hang to thoroughly dry.

 

If your child has been ill

Please disinfect the toys by wiping over with a suitable disinfectant. Avoid soaking them in disinfectant as this may remove the colour from plastic toys. Please let a member of staff know on return so that we can isolate the toy for a period of time if required.