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Can I wash the sides of the crib in the washing machine

Can I wash the sides of the crib in the washing machinePreparing a sleeping place for a newborn is one of the main tasks of a young mother. You need to purchase a lot of special gizmos: bedding, soft sides for a crib, pockets, pads and more. Before laying the bed of the baby, mom needs to wash the products, and it is this procedure that raises some questions. After all, not everyone understands how to properly wash the sides for a crib so as not to harm them and not spoil the appearance of the thing. Let’s figure out whether it is possible to load them into the washing machine, which washing mode will be preferable, how to carry out further drying of the sides?

How will we wash?

Basically, the filler for children's sides in the crib is foam rubber. To prevent its deformation, it is necessary to correctly wash in the washing machine. Before the main cleaning, it is necessary to prepare the sides. If the product is bought in a store, it is worth examining whether the seams are well stitched, how strong the fabric material is. If you purchased foam rubber handrails, see if there are any surface stains on them. If any are found, pre-treat the stains with baby soap.

The algorithm of the hostess during gentle washing of the sides with foam will be as follows:

  • carefully load the items into the drum of the washer;
  • add special detergents in the right amount to the powder receiver;
  • close the hatch door, slide in the tray and turn on the machine;
  • choose one of the special modes in which products are cleaned as carefully as possible. Delicate or hand wash perfect;
  • select the temperature of heating the water, it should not exceed 40 degrees;
  • set the “Extra rinse” function, if provided in the machine;
  • the sides should be pressed at a speed of not more than 800 rpm, the optimum number of drum rotations during the spin cycle is 400 per minute.

It is allowed to wash the sides with foam no more than twice every three months, otherwise the product will very quickly lose its properties.

After the end of the program, remove the accessories from the washer’s tank and place them on a horizontal surface for further drying. It is necessary to dry the sides in a well-ventilated room, the ideal place for this is the balcony.

How will we wash the product?

When washing in a washing machine, as well as in the hands of children's things, special attention should be paid to the selection of household chemicals. Means should contain a minimum of substances that can cause discomfort in the crumbs. In addition, there should be absolutely no hazardous impurities in powders. It will not be possible to completely rinse the detergents from the material, their particles after drying will still be present on clothes and bedding. That is why, choosing a detergent, gel or conditioner for baby clothes, be sure to study the composition of the product.powder suitable for washing rims

In household chemicals used for washing children's bedding should not be:

  • phosphates. They adversely affect the baby's skin, and penetrating the circulatory system, the crumbs are able to change the blood formula;
  • chlorine. The element will dry the skin, causing irritation and itching;
  • optical brighteners. Particles of the substance, remaining in the tissue, can cause allergies in the child.

Anionic surfactants, ideally, should not be part of children's detergents, but still a small amount is quite acceptable.

The most popular and frequently purchased detergents for washing children's substances are Eared Nanny powders (containing A-surfactants, phosphate additives and bleaches), Tide Detsky (unlike the previous version, it has no phosphates), Aistenok (phosphate-free, made on soap solution).

Based on numerous parental reviews, it can be concluded that Tide and Eared Nannies powders often provoke allergic reactions in newborns.

It is possible to wash products manually

In some cases, it is better to refuse to wash the sides in the washer. If they do not fit into the drum of an automatic machine, it is not necessary to try to ram the products with all their might in order to still start the washing mode. Qualitatively cleaning accessories will not succeed, in addition there is a risk of damage to the product. Therefore, in such a situation, it is better to hand wash the foam boards.

The algorithm of actions will be as follows:if the sides do not have strong contaminants they can be cleaned and treated with an ultraviolet lamp

  • type in a bath or a large basin of water not hotter than 40 degrees;
  • dissolve a little detergent in a liquid;
  • soak the sides so that they are completely immersed in water;
  • leave them in this state for 10 minutes;
  • lightly walk along the surface of the sides with your palm;
  • gently wring out the products without twisting them;
  • rinse the accessories several times;
  • spin again.

When washing the sides manually, it is important to observe three basic rules: the temperature of the water should not be high, you should not rub the product very much, you should spin very carefully, without twisting. By cleaning in accordance with these recommendations, you can maintain the quality of children's sides with foam for a long time.

Is it worth it to iron

The sides of the crib are not recommended to be ironed or steamed because of their filler. If you want to walk around the fabric with an iron very much, you need to remove the foam from the product. Some of the sides are made in such a way that the hostess can freely remove the filler by simply unfastening a special lock. And there are sides where such a function is not provided, it is better to refuse their ironing.

If the expectant mother wants to iron the material to disinfect it, you can use a quartz lamp. It will not harm the product and at the same time cope with the function of destroying bacteria.

   

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