I have this stroller in silver and it is so dirty because when you fold it the wheels touch the canopy. You can't take it apart to wash it, does anyone have any recommendations?
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I had the same problem, but you can take the top canopy off. There are two plastic pieces that slice off and the whole thing can be removed but you can only wash in a front load washer, not a drop in as the plastic pieces will break in a top load. Place on the most delicate cycle. It won't get completely clean but about 80 percent of the gunk will wash out. Once clean I sprayed the whole thing with silicone, the kind you use to make work boots waterproof which I got from a camping supply store. Now it just wipes clean.
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My stroller was great for a year, but now the basket is fraying and I don't think it is repairable. I think for the price it should last longer. I have only used it as directed and have used it for my 9lb Maltese, which is way below the weight limit.
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Hi, we have had ours for 3 months and I washed it once after a coffe spill. I had the stain for few weeks and it went away in "delicate" machine wash. When I fold my pram I put plastic bag between the organised and the wheel. It is a great product!
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In my opinion, I would NOT chose this as the only stroller I have.... It is heavy, the heaviest stroller I've had to deal with, so to get it in and out of a vehicle all the time world get to be a nuisance. I still have trouble folding it up. Not the easiest fold.
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Hello Monica,As you have probably read from other customer reviews, the sun shades in this stroller are pretty much useless. I guess putting a blanket on top cover the sun quite decently. I bought this item because my pettite wife could not handle a 40 lbs stroller so this was a perfect solution.
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It's been years since I bought this, & never took them off, they're worn, but never replaced. I keep directions. FOR REAR WHEELS-- You have to pop off the collet cover (button) on the outside of the wheels first, then take off collet (piece under cover). Hold axle & pull off wheel. To put together--do opposite of..... -Fit brake teeth extension to wheel if it is not pre-molded. -Slide wheel assembly onto axle. -Fix small plastic collet onto axle end and ensure that the key in axle groove is correctly located in the slot of the collet. -Fit cover to collet by firmly pressing the cover into place. Repeat for other side. FOR FRONT WHEELS --read bottom Fit the footplate into place by pushing the 4 plastic studs into the holes in the frame. Screw the 4 screws firmly into place. Remove the plastic packing from the front forks and dispose of them safely. Loosen the quick release outer nuts and washers from the wheel's axle but do not remove. Fit the front wheel into the slots on the front forks at the same time fit the pins into the holes on the forks. Make sure that the quick release lever is in the open position and finger tighten both nuts. Push the lever to the closed position to tighten securely. Pull the wheel to ensure it is fitted correctly. Before the nuts are tightened please ensure that the front wheel is fitted parallel with the two rear wheels. Incorrect alignment could cause the stroller to veer to one side. *******To remove the wheel, push the lever to open and loosen that nuts enough to free the washer pins from the forks. Was trying to scan the pics but wouldn't work. Hope this helps. No phone but PETGEARINC.COM might help. Lisa
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Yes the fabric unsnaps and it can be washed. I would not dry it in the dryer tho (it may shrink and be hard to get back on the swing frame).As for swinging it manually you can (but really why would you want to) but there are several settings for the speed and some of them are really slow and gentle. The faster ones are gentle and can be used if you are putting a warm blanket (read thicker and heavier) over the baby (the weight does slow it down some).
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I have t used the stroller for a few months but th closing is a little tricky. You have to have things so they will fold just right and then it all goes down easily. I remember you push the handle forward. Don't force anything. My husband helps me sometimes. My hands are weak so the squeezing the bar on the handle can be difficult for me, good luck
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Hello, It is funny you ask, because I just answered this for someone else. It is incredibly easy to take off whether the Varylight is folded or not. I also found that once you remove the canopy for transportation or storage, the length of the stroller is considerably less and will allow for easier storage. Thanks!
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That has not happened to my stroller, but if it did I would use upholstery thread and string the ends together to hand tie the netting - almost like darning a sock until you can cinch it all together. Does that make sense? I've used that technique before with excellence results. Good luck :)
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I haven't washer mine yet. When I do wash it, I'll put it in a bucket with cold water and some mild soap, and swish it around. Air dry. It'll be fine.
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idk b/c i dont have the stroller. i only use the seat for my reborns. call joovy they should know
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I have not cleaned mine as yet but I would worry about it becoming very wrinkled. Mine arrived badly wrinkled and I'm very disappointed in it. Let me know how you make out washing it.Hopefully it takes care of the wrinkles. I find it very warm. Have to take it off even on the coldest nights. Can't imagine using it in the summer.
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Yes!! While I've noticed it's not as bad as my chicco stroller was. It does the same thing on the shade.
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yes, you undo the velcrow and lift the canopy back. I could never figure out how to "release it to close it" from the stroller handle, so I just reach down the sides and release "the hooks" so to speak. I would not allow this to discourage you from buying it, it's a great help.
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You can probably put the whole thing into a front loading washing machine (without an agitator) and make sure the spin is on low. Then it has to air dry. I wouldn't put it in the dryer. Although my initial review of this product was very positive, it hasn't held up that well over time (daily use). There are two metal rods inside that top that give hold up this carrier's shape. These wear out the material and come out the back scratching up walls and the plastic inside cars. The really should re-inforce the ends with some sort of stronger material like is made out of the handles.
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Take it off, all the covers can be removed, all BRITAX materials are to be used in laundry machine and dryer, I've washed the carrier and baby carrier, it did not loose any color, yes I've got to take them off from the Frontier 90, cause my 2 year old girl drinks too many liquids and the diaper got to it's limit so the seat also has a smell.