Ways To Keep Collectible Teddy Bears Clean

By Antoinette Quinn


People who own collectibles know the importance of keeping them clean and out of harms way. They know in order to keep them in excellent condition there are steps to be taken. If you know the simple steps to keep collectible teddy bears clean, the more success you will have in keeping them beautiful in the future.

One of the first things you will need to know is that it is highly recommended not to put your collectible teddy bears in the washing machine. This holds a high risk of ruining the fabric and the whole collectible if you do this. Collectibles, especially the types that are made with fabric, can be highly delicate and need the most gentle care.

All you really need to do to remove any soil, dirt, and dust from the fabric of these delicate collectibles, is to do some gentle bruising and some warm water. You should never use any type of soap to clean delicate fabric, even if it is a mild soap. Even though it might be tempting to use soap, it can leave a residue behind that can ruin the fabric.

The first thing you will want to do is grab a brush that has extra soft bristles, and lightly brush the fabric of the teddy bears. This should loosen any dust, and dirt on the fabric. You will want to brush the entire teddy bear, and pay close attention to the tiny crevices, where dirt, and debris like to hide. Just try to keep a light touch when brushing.

Next you will want to do some light vacuuming of the fabric. You can do this gently by placing a piece of nylon over the hose of the vacuum so the suction from the vacuum cleaner will not be too strong. You can also put a piece of cheesecloth over the teddy bear to help protect it from the suction.

Next thing is to further clean the fabric is to use only warm water and a soft cloth to wipe down the rest of the fabric. No soap is needed, just ordinary warm water and a light touch. You do not need to scrub to get the fabric clean, just light pressure will do.

If the fabric seems to be overly soiled, do not worry, all you need to do is repeat the same process a few more times and, that should get the fabric clean. Try to not over soak the fabric with too much water to get it clean. This will not work and will most likely ruin the fabric instead. Just some patience will do to clean the fabric properly.

When you are done gently wiping down the fabric, you can then do some brushing with a soft bristled brush before the fabric has fully dried. If you decide to let the fabric dry before brushing, the fabric may change its texture, so it is recommended to gently brush while the fabric is damp, then let the fabric dry completely.

One of the best ways to keep the fabric clean of your collectible teddy bears in the future is to protect it with a clear cover, such as a case or a clear plastic bag. This way you can still enjoy your collectibles but they will be protected from debris while sitting on the shelf or wherever you place them.




About the Author:



Comments (0)

Posting Komentar