The materials of toys that cannot be machine washed mainly include the following categories:

1、 Deformable material

Plush Material: Although some plush toys can be machine washed, some high-end or exquisite plush toys are prone to shrinkage, deformation or damage during the machine washing process, especially when filled with pods, plastic, etc. These fillers may move in position in the washing machine, causing the toy to deform.

Foam ball filler: The toy with this filler is also easy to be damaged when washing, so it is best to avoid machine washing.

2、 Vulnerable materials

Some synthetic materials, such as ABS (synthetic resin), although the material itself is relatively stable, may undergo changes under high temperature or strong mechanical action, such as the leakage of harmful substances or deformation. Therefore, toys containing such materials should be cleaned with extra caution and avoid machine washing.

3、 Electronic component toys

Toys with batteries, such as moving dolls, electronic keyboards, music bells, etc., should not be soaked in water for cleaning to avoid damaging electronic components. Even if the outer fabric can be disassembled for cleaning, care should be taken not to wet the electronic parts.

4、 Special craft or decorative toys

Simulated metal jewelry: These toys are not suitable for cleaning because frequent contact with water or other cleaning agents can accelerate their oxidation and damage.

Toys with easily detachable decorations, such as sequins, beads, etc., are prone to falling off during machine washing, which not only affects the aesthetics of the toy, but may also cause damage to the washing machine or block the drainage pipe.

5、 Other precautions

Toys without washing labels or with blurry labels: For these types of toys, it is best to avoid machine washing as the correct cleaning method cannot be determined to avoid damaging the toys.

Fading toys: Some brightly colored toys may fade during machine washing, which not only affects their appearance but may also contaminate other clothing.

In summary, when parents choose whether to machine wash toys, they should first check the washing label and material instructions of the toys to understand the correct cleaning method. For toys that cannot be machine washed, hand washing or professional dry cleaning can be chosen for cleaning. Meanwhile, during the cleaning process, attention should also be paid to using mild detergents and gentle cleaning methods to protect toys from damage.