Just curious if anyone has tossed the whole seat in a front loading washer to get rid of manufacturing germs? I'm wondering how/if the seat held up? Update: I washed the removable parts in the front loading washing machine and air dried - seemed to...
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Yes, anytime mine gets too dirty to just clean up with a rag, we take the metal bars out of the seat part and throw it in the wash. Works great.
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I have a front load washing machine that I wash them in. Sometimes I put a little bleach in and I've had really good luck with them getting clean looking. I do turn them inside out so all the light colored lining is turned out. Hope this helps.
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Yes. Kind of a pain the first time but once you do it once you will know how to remove next time without booklet. And I recommend hand washing it. We have washed things in the past that were supposed to be hand washed only and we ended up ruining them. Good luck and it's an awesome seat!
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I am not sure if it can be used in a front loading machine, but I have. There isn't any residual product left on the clothes. I have not experienced any problems as of yet.
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Yes, I washed and dried it and it came out fine. Surprisingly, the backing didn't come apart in either machine. I have a front loading machine, a bit gentler than top loaders.
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Hello Jeanne, I had the same issue. Apparently there was a bad batch shipped out. Please contact fintankelly@bubblebum.us and let her know the issue. They have EXCELLENT customer service and will resolve the issue. In my case they replaced both my seats immediately at no cost to me! Once you get the replacements, you will love this product! Kelly did tell me that the seat was tested deflated also and meets safety standards without air provided you use the belt hooks on both sides of the seat to keep the belt snug across your child.
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That is correct. You only have to wash the seat if it does get dirty. I end up wiping or washing.
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It is front load commercial washer or spot cleaned an not to be dry cleaned . I have not had mine on long enough to try it on my hand wash cycle.
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If the washer is out of warranty or you don't care if the washer company might make a big deal of using a non-HE detergent, just keep using it. Don't use more than you need or you'll get sudsing that'll reduce the effectiveness of the cleaning. I've been using this in my last two front loaders that recommend HE detergents with no problems. I never use more than the first line on the cup for even large loads. If you get excess suds, use less next time.
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USE LARGE FRONT LOADER! NEVER AGITATOR MACHINE; top load agitation damages bags!! [Beware of laundramat machines if there are bed bug problems in your region!!---sorry, but I've read of nightmares.] Read labels/wash instructions BEFORE DRY CLEANING; I seem to recall it's not recommended---specifics not recalled. Maybe ok.
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I washed it last night. There is a padded board in the seat that comes out the front (one snap). Tag says machine wash delicate. Drip dry. I dried it (no time to wait) and it survived.
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Hello,Yes, this item can be used in a front load washer. Please contact us if you need additional information or assistance.Shelia
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What kind of washing machine do you have, top or front loading? My in laws used to have this problem and it's because their front loading washing machine never emptied the water completely so old water would get trapped in the machine with time. This is actually a very common problem with front loading machines. You have to get a washing machine cleaner (they used the one made by Tide) but even then the smell would return after a few washes because of build up.
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I wash it in my front loader but if you have a hand wash cycle I am sure it would be fine. It is pretty durable !
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When I washed mine, it kinda fell apart. Now I am trying to figure out how to find new filters. Otherwise, the machine is WONDERFUL. I keep it going non stop in my office area. It's been two years, with no problems except my throwing the filter in the washing machine! Don't do that! Wash by hand.
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Yes, I have taken mine off and thrown in the washer gentle cycle. One has already torn though, not from the washer but from use.
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I haven't had to remove it to wash it because it is very easy to clean with a wipe or damp cloth. Hope this helps. It is a great car seat.