Tips and tricks on how to wash your stroller at home

foto11469-1The stroller is an intensively used item.

It is exposed to dirt, dust, rain and other negative factors. The child's activities also contribute to the pollution of the vehicle.

To keep the stroller clean, it must be periodically cleaned and washed. So that she does not lose her consumer qualities and remains neat, beautiful, safe, this must be done correctly.

Read about whether and how to wash a stroller (stroller, transformer, etc.) at home, how to disassemble before and assemble after washing, read the article.

Is it possible?

Baby strollers are presented on the market in various models designed for a certain age of the child. They provide for cleaning at home.

Removable fabric parts are subject to washing: hoods, capes, mattresses. Support structure, wheels, metal fixings are dry or wet cleaned.

Remember that the duration and effectiveness of the wash depend on the number of removable parts... It is easier and faster to wash a completely or partially disassembled structure than an undismountable one.

Before buying a product, you need to study the design of the stroller, the features of the material from which it is made.

foto11469-2Conscientious manufacturers indicate:

  • the material used (fabric, synthetic cloth, leather substitute);
  • recommended wash (hand, machine);
  • mode (temperature, revolutions, spinning);
  • chemical cleaning agents (permitted, prohibited).

Only directly from the manufacturer's instructions can you reliably find out whether the stroller can be washed.

What about the new one?

If a new stroller was stored and transported in its original packaging, then before using it, it is enough to wipe it with a damp cloth. This will help get rid of fine dust and particles from the packaging material.

The decision on the need to wash a new thing that was in the open from the seller is made by the mother of the child based on her ideas about child safety.

How to disassemble a stroller, transformer, etc. before washing?

A versatile, practical, convenient transport for the baby is a transformer... It is used all year round, so it has to be washed more often than other strollers.

Completeness, mounting features of the transformer depend on the brand, the specifics of the model, but its main characteristics are the same for all types. The transformer consists of a large number of parts. It must be disassembled before washing.

To do this optimally, it is recommended to follow the suggested procedure:

  1. foto11469-3Remove the shopping basket.
  2. Pull out the cradle, the envelope.
  3. Unfasten fabric parts fastened with straps, Velcro, buttons. Such elements are a sleeve, a mattress, a bag.
  4. If the hood is fixed to the base with bolts or screws, detach it using a suitable tool.

    To quickly determine the connection points, you can use the diagram from the instructions supplied with the product.

  5. Remove all covers if possible.
  6. Remove the bow that supports its shape from the hood.
  7. Remove the wheels by pulling on the special brackets.

What to do with non-collapsible ones?

Washing of strollers with non-removable covers and elements is carried out without a complete disassembly stage. Such designs, if possible, preliminarily facilitate:

  • remove the wheels,
  • bumper,
  • additional accessories.

A manual method is used for cleaning. For example, a stroller, otherwise called a cane, is washed with a large sponge or a brush dipped in soapy water.

Washing starts from its upper part - the hood, not forgetting about the metal parts. After that, rinse thoroughly and wipe.

If the family lives in a private house with their own plot, then it is better to wash the non-separable stroller outside with a water hose. In urban settings, a bath is used for washing.

Preparation for the process

foto11469-4Preparation for washing begins after maximum disassembly.... It consists in removing dry lumps of dirt from the wheels and the outside of the stroller with a brush. This step is complemented, if necessary, by removing food and drink stains.

If it is not possible to remove dried dirt with a dry method, then it is moistened with water. Damp dirt is removed with a damp cloth.

The dry cleaning procedure must be done carefully so as not to damage the fittings and the integrity of the fabric.

Step-by-step cleaning instructions

So that the child's vehicle does not deform from washing, does not become covered with cracks, stains, creases, you should be guided by the rules:

  1. To choose a washing method, the composition of the material from which the stroller is made is taken into account. For example, if all removable parts are made of raincoat fabric, then they can be machine washed. If these parts are combined with artificial leather, the stroller is hand washed.
  2. Individual parts may have different cleaning methods. For example, the hood is machine washable, and the embroidered bedspread is hand washable. Hard-to-reach corners can be easily cleaned with a steam generator.
  3. The bottom of the structure, seat belts, and other non-removable parts are carefully cleaned with a brush.
  4. Chrome parts are polished with a damp cloth.
  5. The wheels are washed under a water jet.
  6. Hypoallergenic detergents and cleaning fluids are used.
Before the first wash, check the material for resistance to the selected detergent.

In the washing machine

The fabrics from which the stroller sets are made contain structured synthetic fibers. They add strength, waterproofness, and wear resistance to the product.

Machine wash makes these strollers easy to care for. In this case, cleaning the wheels and the main base remains for manual work.

foto11469-5Washing advice:

  • all removable elements are placed in a special bag that protects them and the machine from mechanical damage;
  • a delicate regime is established;
  • the temperature is set at 40C °;
  • the super rinse function is used;
  • push-ups are performed at low speeds.

Automatic spinning and drying cannot be applied to parts with insulation. The water drain mode is suitable for them.

As a means concentrated gels for children's clothes or sensitive skin are used for washing... Common laundry detergents can leave streaks on the surface of items. Additional treatment with rinses and conditioners does not make sense.

Manually

If the product contains a leather substitute, artificial PVC fabric, a lot of accessories, then it requires wet cleaning or hand wash. Given the lightness and waterproofness of such materials, this most often applies to strollers.

In the presence of a removable hood and leg cover, their processing consists of the following steps:

  1. Soak in warm soapy water for 20 minutes.
  2. Gentle hand wash at 50 ° C with baby powders.
  3. Rinsing until completely free from soapy water.
  4. Easy squeezing.
  5. Straightening things up.
Products made of PVC, eco-leather, with combined elements require delicate care. They are cleaned with a damp soft sponge. For stubborn dirt, add detergent. The remaining water is removed from the surface with a viscose cloth.

Laundry or baby soap, dishwashing detergent are also suitable for hand washing.... The criterion for choosing a product is complete rinsing, antiallergic.

Do not use chlorine-based cleaning agents or subject the stroller to aggressive mechanical cleaning.

How to apply the cleaner?

foto11469-6An alternative to washing is cleaning with foamy car and carpet cleaners.

The advantages of this method:

  • quick and easy application;
  • thorough destruction of dirt, rust;
  • removal of stubborn stains;
  • there is no need to disassemble the product.

For use, the contents of the can is sprayed over surfaces. Dried foam with dirt particles is removed with a napkin, vacuum cleaner or shaken off.

To quickly clean your eco-leather stroller, car interior leather cleaner can be used... In this case, the enhancement of the color of the stroller, polishing, destruction of odors and microorganisms will be a bonus.

How to clean a stroller with a foam cleaner, the video will tell you:

Are there differences for different models?

The types of children's vehicles are divided into classic, walking, transformers according to their main characteristics. They differ in purpose of use, functionality.

It is impossible to separate them into separate groups according to the type of cleaning - all strollers, even of the same brand, differ in the material of manufacture, the method of assembly, and completeness.

In addition to the manufacturer's instructions, when washing a particular stroller a combination of factors is taken into account:

  1. The degree of disassembly of the structure.
  2. Number of removable parts.
  3. The composition of the material.
  4. Availability of additional accessories.
  5. The presence of combined elements.

We clean removable elements

The fabric parts of the stroller kit can be machine washed and hand washed. The method is selected depending on the degree of their contamination, material, presence and structure of the filler.

Mattress (coconut, etc.)

foto11469-7How you keep your mattress clean depends on the filling. Models with coconut flakes, foam rubber are popular.

Coconut filler does not collect dirt, dust, odors. It is impossible to wash such mattresses, because the shavings lose their orthopedic properties from moisture.

If necessary, they are dry cleaned. The mattress cover can be machine washed.

To do this, you should:

  • remove the cover;
  • fasten it with clasps;
  • set the parameters on the machine for a delicate wash and an enhanced rinse.

The foam mattress absorbs odors, dust and moisture. Given the structure of the foam, wash it can only be done manually, following the instructions:

  • soak the product in soapy water for half an hour;
  • with a brush, gently walk in a circular motion over the surface;
  • repeat the procedure until the spots disappear;
  • rinse the mattress in several water changes until the soap foam completely disappears.

Cradle

A special feature of the cradle is a dense bottom made of plywood or fiberboard. Wetting is contraindicated for these materials.

A combined approach is used for cleaning:

  1. foto11469-8All detachable parts unfasten.
  2. Depending on the type of fabric, they are machine washed or hand washed according to the appropriate rules.
  3. The walls and fixed parts are cleaned with a soapy cloth.
  4. The soap remains are removed with a cloth soaked in clean water.
  5. The surfaces are wiped off with a microfiber cloth.
  6. The bottom is cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, wiped with a slightly damp cloth.

Covers

In the manufacture of covers, a dense, resistant fabric is used. If the manufacturer allows machine wash, then the sequence of actions is as follows:

  • smear places with heavy dirt with laundry soap and leave for a few minutes;
  • put in a bag for washing;
  • wash on a delicate cycle, enhanced rinsing, light spinning.
When using laundry soap to dissolve stubborn dirt, be careful not to bleach the treated area with soap.

If only hand wash is allowed, then The procedure for cleaning removed covers contains the following steps:

  • soaking in water with a cleaning agent;
  • gentle cleaning of dirt with a sponge or soft brush;
  • rinse gently until all foam remains.

Bag

foto11469-9To restore the cleanliness of this quickly dirty thing, the following steps are performed:

  1. A solid bottom is pulled out.
  2. The bag is machine washed on a delicate cycle with minimum revolutions.
  3. Instead of spinning, the water drain mode is used.
  4. The washed product is wrapped in a dry towel, gently washed until the excess water disappears.

Hand wash applies if the hard base of the bag is sewn inside. In this case:

  • the bag is turned upside down;
  • immersed in warm soapy water to the bottom;
  • is washed from dirt, stains, without touching the bottom;
  • rinsed under running water;
  • expands and hangs over the bathroom with the handles down.

Hood

When machine washing the hood, you should follow the algorithm:

  1. Pull out the metal shackle.
  2. Wash with a permissible mode, with enhanced rinsing, spin at low speeds.

The hood is washed by hand if it contains non-removable needles, arcs that give it shape. To do this, use:

  • cleaning with a brush dipped in soapy water;
  • wiping with a sponge with clean water;
  • polish with a clean rag until streaks disappear.

How to remove tough stains?

It is possible to remove old stains from the stroller with the help of stain removers, cleaning aerosols. Alternative methods are safer for the child's health using available home remedies.

Mold

foto11469-10Fungal mold appears when the stroller has been in contact with moisture for a long time. To avoid this, you need to follow simple rules:

  • store the vehicle in a dry ventilated area;
  • after being exposed to rain or snow, wipe all parts dry;
  • dry the stroller thoroughly after washing.

Chemical antiseptics will help kill mold. More convenient products that do not contain chlorine, such as "Persol", "Oxy Crystal".

The order of their application:

  1. Dilute with water in the proportion indicated on the label.
  2. Treat the affected areas.
  3. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Rinse and dry the product thoroughly.

Work clothes, protective gloves, goggles must be worn before chemical treatment.

Popular methods include soda, 9% vinegar, 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, tea tree oil. Gruel is made from soda with water, 1 tsp. oil dissolves in a glass of water.

Liquids are poured into a spray bottle. The selected product is applied to areas with mold, left for 2-3 hours... After drying, the treatment sites are thoroughly wiped off with a viscose cloth.

Milk traces

foto11469-11Oxygen stain removers in the form of a pencil, for example Faberlik, UdalixBaby, are suitable for removing milk marks.

Rules for their use:

  • wet the stain;
  • rub with a pencil until foam appears;
  • after 10-15 minutes, remove the remnants with a cloth;
  • if the milk marks are old, then you need to repeat the procedure several times.

Folk wisdom suggests using chalk, salt, sodium boric acid... Crushed chalk or salt is sprinkled on a wet spot in the evening. In the morning, dry crumbs are shaken off with a brush.

A dirty area is treated with an aqueous solution of sodium. After half an hour, the solution is thoroughly washed off.

Whitening methods

It is possible to renew the color, restore whiteness to the parts of the wheelchair by bleaching. The agent used depends on the type of material:

  1. Oxygen bleaches, as well as hydrogen peroxide, laundry soap, soda, are suitable for fabrics. Parts are immersed in an aqueous solution with ready-made bleach or peroxide for the time required for clarification.

    Small pieces of laundry soap together with soda are diluted with a little water. The surface is impregnated with this mixture. After a couple of hours, the products are rinsed with plenty of water.

  2. For leatherette, citric acid or juice, shaving foam, denatured alcohol are suitable. The selected agent is gently rubbed into the part. After a few minutes, the residues are removed with a wet cloth.
If the stroller has reflective elements, bleach should not be used.

How to dry?

It is necessary to dry the stroller so that the parts do not shrink or warp. There are rules for this:

  • foto11469-12washed things are shaken, carefully straightened;
  • wet parts are pulled onto the stroller frame;
  • the stroller is placed in a ventilated place, preferably on the balcony;
  • sunlight is not allowed on it;
  • if there is no balcony, then the structure is installed away from the batteries.

It is recommended to spray a protective agent on dried parts.

How to assemble after?

The last step in washing the stroller is assembling it into its normal working position. For this you need:

  1. Insert a metal arc into the hood.
  2. Put on and fasten the covers.
  3. Clip on removable parts.
  4. Bolt the hood if necessary.
  5. Install wheels.
  6. Put the cradle, envelope.
  7. Hang up and replace additional accessories.
As a finishing touch, you can pump up the wheels and apply lubricant to their attachment points.

Related Videos

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Conclusion

It is not difficult for a stroller with any degree of pollution to return to its original cleanliness, color, freshness, if you choose the right way of washing it. It is not necessary to always wash the entire garment.

You can selectively clean individual parts, remove fresh stains, dirt with wet wipes... In this case, close attention should be paid to the places in direct contact with the child.

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