How to Clean Little Tikes Plastic Toys

Since 1970, the Little Tikes Company has manufactured a wide range of indoor and outdoor children's products. Little Tikes plastic toys include pretend toys such as plastic tools, riding toys such as rocking horses, teeter-totters, trikes and cycles, learning toys, play trucks, blocks and furniture. As children often encounter a wide variety of materials during play, it is extremely important to clean Little Tikes toys regularly̵2;not only to remove dirt or food particles but also bacteria, germs, mold and other harmful particles clinging to the plastic surfaces.

Things You'll Need

  • Bucket
  • Water
  • Mild detergent
  • Gloves
  • Sponge
  • Microfiber cloths
  • Soft brush
  • Baking soda
  • Garden hose (optional)
  • Tool set
  • Tea tree oil (optional)

Instructions

    • 1

      Prep your cleaning materials. Fill a bucket with hot water and mild detergent. Add enough detergent to make the water soapy. Drop a sponge, a lint-free microfiber cloth and a soft-bristled brush in the bucket.

    • 2

      Wash the first toy. Use the sponge or microfiber cloth to wash all of the toy̵7;s plastic surfaces. If you̵7;re dealing with tough stains, rub at the stains gently in a circular motion with the soft-bristled brush.

    • 3

      Rinse the toy thoroughly to remove any soap residues. Rinse under running tap water or spray from a garden hose.

    • 4

      Dry the toy completely. Wipe all surfaces with lint-free microfiber cloths or air-dry in indirect sunlight.

    • 5

      Repeat with other toys as needed.

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