5 Easy Cleaning Hacks For Those Pesky, Germ-Ridden Toys

You could handwash each individual Lego block, but honestly, who has the time or patience for that? Instead, clean all of your Legos in one go by placing them in a laundry bag or pillow case (just knot the open end together or secure with rubber bands). Then pop them in the washing machine on cold water.

Note: The bricks may melt if the water is above 104 degrees. Also, do this at your own risk. Depending on how you wrap them up, the Legos may scratch the inside of the washing machine or even other Legos themselves. Let the pieces air-dry.

Use an old toothbrush or cloth to spot clean a battery-powered toy. Simply dip an old toothbrush or cloth in a bowl of soapy water, squeeze out the excess, and carefully clean around the electronic parts.

Place your child's stuffed animals in a laundry bag or pillowcase (just knot the open ends together or secure using rubber bands), and wash on delicate with warm/cold water. Then place it in the dryer on low heat. But if it has too many delicate parts, like buttons or strings or is an heirloom, you may need to spot wash it by hand.

Note: After you wash the stuffed animal, it will no longer have that fluffy, crisp feel. It was be clean though, and sometimes that's more important.

Not only are kids full of germs, but they spill lots of things, too, like milk, juice, etc. When this happens, spritz wooden toys with vinegar. Wipe with cloth, then let air-dry.