Cleaning Spohie Hi. Does anyone know how to clean sophie? washing with soap & water goes into sophie & very hard to get out
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use a soapy cloth and do not sterolize. i went through a couple of vulli teethers from sterolizing. the squeaker won't work afterwards.
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As other reviewers have said, the paint is non-toxic. Below is a description from http://www.sophiegiraffeusa.com/story.htmlA Sophie the Giraffe is made of 100% natural rubber and food paint, and is completely safe to chew, just like a feeding bottle teat. Her soft texture and numerous chewable parts (ears, horns, legs), make her perfect for soothing baby's sore gums during teething.Sounds like you shouldn't worry at all, Sophie is probably one of the safest toys on the market.
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I rinsed and cleaned my infants Sophie toy last night and left overnight to dry. What I discovered on the counter this am were brownish imprints of the four feet. I am very worried now about giving this to my baby. How do I know if this paint is not toxic??
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Whenever I clean her, I just stick my thumb over the hole to keep soap and water from getting in.
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I wipe her down with an alcohol wipe. Drys fast, sterilizes and hasn't caused any harm.
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Whatever you do, don't submerge her in bath water, or in the sink, or in the dishwasher. Her squeaker will stop working, and, as you mentioned, some of the water that gets in is IMPOSSIBLE to get out. We had to retire Sophie for fear of mold.
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My wife usually washes it and sometimes soap residue seems to remain. Pretty awful when that happens. I think take other recommendations here - especially about holding down the trigger, and then only rinse it well with hot water to clean it!
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it happens but i don't find the need to clean it every time...unless yours is a particularly leaky one, try cleaning it once a week or even every two weeks...longer than that might be funky but i've had no problem with waiting a couple of weeks to remove and clean...try it.fs
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I havn't had that prob-I hand wash. Top knob does unscrew so you can pull plunger out. Maybe then shake water out?
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No need to wash out, although I used Q-Tps to remove dirt and grime. Your dog is going to shake when you ARE DONE SO USE LIBERALLY!
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Mine works pretty well. Maybe you're using too much liquid or possibly not rinsing pad often enough. Hope it works out for you.
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Suggest the usual to start, i.e., dish detergent and sponge. If NG, use Barkeepers Friend Soft Cleanser gently w/a sponge. OTT, probably best to replace it. U can apply some auto wax on the new one, should keep it clean for a while.
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I would not put her in the washer. I would use baking soda, vinegar and a brush to clean her up. That's how I clean my upholstery. It works great. J
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I have hand washed her, submerged her in water, scrubbed lightly on a stain. She turned out fine, but I wouldn't want to do it very often. And she does have a magnet under her smile - it's what holds that pacifier on. Otherwise, she's pretty much like any other stuffed toy. I've seen some ratty Stella's at Goodwill that look like they have been through the washer a few times, so I wouldn't toss her in the wash machine.
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Hi,I scrubbed mine with comet cleanser and then I went to bed bath and beyond and got the SQUARE stick on, they work great, the stips did not work but the squares did. Just make sure that the tub is rinsed clean of all chemicals and dry it with the hair dryer. They will work great.Hope this helps. My tub was so slippery, i fell last year.Kathy
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I have pretty good success just rinsing it out. I don't wash it with soap and water very often.
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The biggest pain was washing them - we kept a bucket of water and dropped the soiled ones in, then machine washed inside out with velcro fastened. Eventually, we went to baby disposable diapers and cut a hole for the tail. Had to pin those shut though. The things we do for our fur-babies!
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Use clean water. It doesn't get gross. Had ours for years, very easy to clean.
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Clean with a anti bacterial toy cleaner or a mild solution of soap and water. Pat dry. Thank you for shopping with us. ~Vert Delivery
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My dog version arrived broken, however I do have the cat version. It just comes completely apart. I just wash it with soda and water. Sry I couldnt be of more help. Maybe you could research it on the net
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well i rinse it off after a regular bath with bubble bath...but if i use bath oil also it's easily cleaned with regular dish soap...rinse and let dry...mine seems fine.
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Yup the whole sections pops out and my clumsy 20 month old cna take it empty it in the potty and put it back after momma washes it :). Liquids pour out super easy from the back if that makes sense. Solids yo ukinda have to shake em out a bit if they are stuck to the bottom but they find their way out! I usually wipe with a baby wipe then rinse in the bath tup with a spritz of soap for solids or just quick water rinse for pee. There is a sort of built in channel so you can empty from the back of the potty (once that section is pulled out) , it's hard to explain but when you come to empty it it makes sense! I've bought 2 of these and while light weight they are still pretty sturdy and haven't been damaged here yet. The white one gets a little dusty sometimes but a wipe wipes it off well. and my son doen't usually pee out, the pee guard seems decently high but he can get on/ off easy. We've bought 2 (they were on sale under 10$) to have one in the car for traveling and one in the house.