Has anyone tried washing this cat? Can it go through the washing machine? I'm not looking for it to stay brand new, as it is already well loved.
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Anytime you wash a stuffed toy in the washing machine be sure to put it in a pillow case first and tie it closed. This keeps the stuffed toy from picking up link balls and keeps it from being beaten up too much.
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The Flopsie Cats can be safely washed in a pillow case with a rubberband at the end to secure the cat inside.Then to be safe, air dry fora day on a cotton towel.There are many how to guides on the internetto assist you. :)
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My granddaughters' stuffed cat has not gone through the washing machine yet, but I would check all the seams very well before washing it. I purchased 2, and I already had to sew the seam on one of them.
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Sorry don't know. If you do a web search of "machine wash plus toy" a number of sites come up with advice. Here's one:http://www.wikihow.com/Wash-a-Stuffed-Animal-in-a-Washing-MachineGood luck!
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Ours, too, are well loved, but neither has been washed yet. Our grandson takes his to day care every day, and he never comes here without it. If they were to be washed, it would be a sponge bath at the sink. I would not put them in a washing machine as they seem to have bean bags or something similar in them.
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I wash mine at a laundromat. Comes out very clean & white, even after it's been afflicted by cat pee.
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We did after our cat peed on the bed. No problems at all with removing the cover. It washed and dried beautifully in the machine. Re zipped and back to bed. We took care of the mattress itself although not much pee seeped in. Thank God.
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Sadly have to admit. . .Haven't washed it yet. I am waiting to have the time to take it to an industrial laundromat big enough to try to have plenty of room inside to wash it in a delicate cycle. And then hang it out to dry. Here's to fingers crossed!
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I have one and i would not recommend washing it in the washing machine. Its better if its really dirty to hose it off with a water hose. I think a washing machine would just mess it up.
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sorry for the late reply, it doesn't seem machine washable at all. the fabric/ stuffing or whatever on the inside doesn't seem suitable to get washed in........ you would probably have to hand wash it instead of machine washing.... I don't even think really gentle machine washing will work either :/ the thing in between the felt feels like the soft foam/ styrofoam thing, and the actual fabric inside is made out of a really thin material that gets easily ripped
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sorry, but don't know the answer to this. I would think if you were to try to do so, then you most likely would have to collapse the tunnel and tie it with its fasteners, which would negate the efforts/effects of washing. The tunnel has metal throughout to keep it in a tunnel shape and also to keep it from collapsing when it's on the floor/ground, so if you don't want to collapse the tunnel to wash it, then you would have to force the entire thing into the washing machine - it's about 4 feet long. Sorry couldn't provide more info. But cats do enjoy the tunnel to run thru, and sometimes just to chill out in it.
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I have not washed it yet. My cat is indoors only and I just wipe and or vaccum the excess cat hairs. It looks clean and there is no odor. When I do need to wash it I will post my experience. Word of advice, wash it in a front loader or a top loader washer that does not have a agitator.
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It doesn't say machine washable on the tag. I would just hand wash and line dry. He's really soft. :). Hope this helps.
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My dog version arrived broken, however I do have the cat version. It just comes completely apart. I just wash it with soda and water. Sry I couldnt be of more help. Maybe you could research it on the net
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I can only imagine if this plush animal were put in a washing machine, it might not end well. I would just spot clean with a non-bleach wipe, baby wipe or some soapy water.
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Did you ever find a replacement wand? Just wondering, because I need one. My 6-mo. old kitty keeps removing it and the last time, she hid it somewhere. You'd think it would be easy to find, but I don't know WHERE she put it! :) Anyway, I've tried improvising, but nothing stays in more than 2 seconds when she gets a hold of it. She will often start attacking this toy even when it is not on and without the wand, so she really does love it. Hoping to figure something out for her...
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I haven't tried washing it. It doesn't feel like it would "live" through the process. I would recommend dry cleaning.
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I've never washed it in the machine. I don't think it would take it well. It really should be hand washed only. That's what I've always done.
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Yep -- stuck it in the washer then air dried just a few days ago. Or I sometimes take a kitchen brush to it if it's not too dirty. Works great!
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It could definitely be washed. But, it isn't my top pick for brushing cats.
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I had that happen once when I washed it and patted it on the sticky side with a paper towel. I took it off and followed the instructions to wash it in warm water and set it on paper towel on the non-sticky side. That was a year ago. Mine is still working just fine. Don't rub the sticky side with any cloth or paper. Good Luck!