Has anyone successfully washed this pad? I'm considering getting it for my toddler's bed, so accidents could be a possibility.
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I have it on my bed and accidents have happened. I have washed it successfully about 3 times in the last 3 years
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I have not tried to as I afraid it will short out. I just replace it every other year. I have found that this one has wires you can fell where my last one did not. Linda B.
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Sorry, have not washed it yet. Only just put it on the bed. But it looks like it should wash well, wish I could be of more help.
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It probably is a mold buildup. The warmer pad should be taken out and washed regularly. I had two so that i constantly had a clean one available. The pad is in the warmer to add moisture to the cloths. So that i hope I'm making sense: the pad is just sitting in a warm box and it's wet. So the more often it gets rinsed out the better. Hope this helps.
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I put the pad in the washer and dryer when it looks dirty. It comes with two of the green pads so you can alternate, though that's not obvious because they come attached to each other; I didn't figure it out until the first time I took the pad off.
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I speak from experience when I say, no. When a naptime potty accident soiled ours, I tried washing it. It came out of the washing machine a lumpy mess with the stuffing all matted in clumps. A tumble in the dryer was no help. It was unusable after washing.
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Mine has lasted for months (although I've only used this pad about 3-4 times). If you use a pad cleaner immediately following every use in warm water and let it air dry, it should last until it falls apart.
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According to the paperwork, the ENTIRE pad IS washable. I have not had to wash mine yet, so I can only pass along the information. I have removed the entire electrical plug and its easy. I would DEFINITELY wash on "gentle" cycle for best results.
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We've used this in my daughters crib now for almost a year and haven't had an issue. But if it ever happened to me, I'd contact the manufacture. Most of the time, that seems to do the trick when it comes to that kind of stuff. Hope that helps.
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Check on the purerest.com web site for lots of sizes of pads. I used their crib pad for nearly 10 yrs and it's still perfect after many many hot/dry washings. It's just a flat pad (not fitted) but I love it and it works very well for diaper leaks, without even needing anything waterproof. I also love that it's 100% organic cotton (no other types of fabric or chemicals).
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The cover is not removable. The whole pad, with the cord removed, goes into the washer and dryer. I know this sounds weird, but that's how it's made. Hopefully it will wash and dry with ease like sunbeam says. I haven't tried that yet. Check www.Sunbeam.com for more information.
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I have not yet used this applicatior, but I think the pad can be cleaned by washing it with soap and water.
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The pad easily removes for washing. The rest of it needs to be cleaned in place. But I see no reason why you couldn't put the whole thing in the shower and scrub it that way. The fabric dries quickly. For the age child that would use this, that seems an appropriate level of cleanability.
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Hello, did you have any luck getting a replacement pad through the warranty? Wondering if it's worth it or not to contact. Thank you!
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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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I have had mine about 6 months now and have washed it. I have had no problems thus far. As Mr. Button II said "the sides are made of real cloth" but I will add the sides are polyester. The top is lovely. I have had less expensive/cheaper mattress pads and had exactly what you are talking about happen. I think you will be happy with the quality of this pad for the price. Best wishes on your purchase.
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I wash on high heat, both washer & dryer. I don't guess it needs high heat in the dryer, but it doesn't seem to hurt it. Warm or air dry would work just as well. I want it real clean and fresh-smelling because I sleep on it with two little boys, and I want all the "pee-smell" out. It gets washed often, and has stood up really well to all the washings. It never smells, and I wash it with towels and underwear. I do not use bleach, and there are no stains. Nothing gets thru the bottom layer, and it's very absorbant. The only drawback is that it "sleeps warm". The boys often throw off their covers, so this works well for them. Not so much for me. I have four of these pads, and I'm very happy with them.
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Yes, we've had a couple "accidents" with our 1 year old that required putting the cushions through the wash. So far I've only washed the cushion insert itself, but I don't see why a wet sponge with a little soap couldn't be used for the hard components that don't detach.
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The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because, no replacements. The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because,... » Read More The pad is pretty soft... at first. Its pretty thin, and quickly flattens out and becomes hard if you have baby sleeping on it every night. Due to the odd shape, there aren't really any mattresses you can buy, and last I checked, Fisher Price didn't sell replacement pads. There is no sheet, and I haven't seen any in this size or shape. Eventually, I cut a small slit in the bottom of the pad and inserted a blanket to pad it. Also, the pad is not machine washable. If baby pees through or spits up on the pad, you have to hand wash and air dry. And then hope in dries before nap time. Because, no replacements. « Show Less