TOY CLEANING GUIDELINES

How to clean your borrowed toys:

• Wipe the toy thoroughly with a cloth damp with either pH neutral detergent (such as diluted dishwashing detergent) or a 2-in-1 cleaner/disinfectant (most multipurpose sprays available at the supermarket).
• If using a 2-in-1 multipurpose spray, the solution must be sprayed onto the cloth until it is quite damp. You can use something like an old toothbrush or a cotton bud to get into hard to reach places.
• Dry the toy with a tea towel or leave to dry overnight. Please make sure the toy is completely dry before returning it to its bag or tub.
• Do not submerge toys in water as they can trap water inside them or in the case of wooden toys, they can get too wet to effectively dry.

Special Tips

• Toy storage bags and tubs – Wipe handles and all areas that have been touched, ensuring everything is dry before placing toys back in the bag or tub.
• Baby Rattles– Do not to immerse rattles in water as they collect water which can lead to harmful bacteria developing.  Wipe the surface with a cloth.
• Wooden Toys and Train Sets– Wipe over. Allow time to thoroughly dry. 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.
• Outdoor/Sandpit Toys, Bikes, scooters and other ride-ons –These must be cleaned well remembering that the next member may wish to use it inside.  Remove all sand and dirt and clean well with hot soapy water.
• Board Games and Cardboard Puzzles– Please clean all plastic parts of the game or puzzle.  Paper-based materials, such as cardboard puzzles and games, are not considered a high risk for transmission and do not need additional cleaning procedures.
• Fabric items (Dress-ups/Puppets/Dolls Bedding) – Hand wash or gentle machine wash with laundry detergent and hang to thoroughly line dry.