How and how to wash the sides of the crib?

Modern parents in recent years are increasingly acquiring sides for the crib. These soft inserts have several advantages, ensuring the safety and peace of the baby, entertaining him with bright patterns. Products do not cause any difficulties during operation, problems begin when it comes time to wash the device.

Some mothers even doubt whether it is necessary to throw down the sides for a thorough cleaning, especially if they do not get dirty and constantly look like new. Experts recommend that this procedure be carried out regularly, otherwise it is possible to provoke the development of an allergy in a child caused by dust and dust mites.

Do I need to wash the sides in the crib immediately after purchasing the kit?

Immediately after purchasing a new kit, it must be washed without fail. Most often, such products are made from natural materials, which allows them to calmly survive even the most intense processing options. Before you wash new, never-used sides, you need to consider the following points:

1. Products need not only be cleaned, but disinfected. When washing for the first time, it is not even necessary to use a powder, it is enough to do a run of the item in very hot water, but only if the type of fabric and filler allow.
2. Simultaneously with the main canvas, it is necessary to process the Velcro, ties, decorative elements. But they can simply be soaked in hot water, while the sides themselves are erased.
3. In an extreme case, it is allowed to carry out the processing of the crib element with steam. To do this, use a steam cleaner or a very powerful iron. Manipulation is carried out through a layer of cotton cloth or gauze.

After the new sides are processed, they must be thoroughly dried. Any traces of moisture can cause the formation of mold colonies, which is unacceptable during the operation of children's items.

How often to wash the sides for a crib?

No specialist will unequivocally answer the question of how often it is recommended to wash an auxiliary element. The following nuances may apply here:

1. If spots appear on the surface of the fabric, a local cleaning is necessary. If dirt has penetrated right up to the filler, the sides will have to be washed completely.

Tip: Today, parents increasingly choose kits that are not presented as an integral element, but consisting of four or two separate parts. This allows you to clean them separately as they become dirty. In this case, you need to pay attention to the reliable fastening of the parts to each other.

2. If the child is so active that his actions lead to churning of the filler in separate areas, this is also an indicator for washing. Only in this way will it be possible to straighten the inner layer, for which the sides are appreciated.
3. Scheduled washing of products can be carried out as they become dirty, but not less than once every three months.

Too often washing the functional elements of the crib is also not recommended, this can lead to their rapid fading and wear. If the child gets them dirty very quickly, it is worth thinking about purchasing oilcloth covers that are securely attached over the fabric and do not create discomfort for the baby. True, it is not recommended to use them constantly, at least for the time of the infant’s sleep they need to be removed.

Features of processing products on synthetic winterizer and foam rubber

Regardless of what the filler is made of, before you wash the soiled sides, you need to carry out the following manipulations:

• First, we try to remove surface spots, using profile gels with enzymes diluted in a small amount of water or safe folk remedies.
• Velcro and rope, with which the sides are attached to the crib, you need to remove or tightly knit. Disheveled elements can come off during processing and ruin the machine.
• All removable elements (some products are accompanied by detachable toys) must be disconnected and washed separately.
• If on the surface of products there are traces of organic contaminants, then instead of sparing traditional processing it is better to use the cleaning method applied to new objects. Only this time you have to add detergent without phosphates.

To qualitatively wash the sides with filler from synthetic winterizer, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. You need to carefully inspect the product. If the synthetic winterizer is not stitched, you will have to do it yourself or do it yourself, otherwise the filler will get into lumps.
2. During manual processing, it is desirable to withstand temperatures within 40ºС. As a detergent, you can use neutral shampoo or liquid powder. In the process of manipulating the product does not need to be actively rubbed. It is better to place your palm under the area with contamination and gently rub it with your second hand or a soft brush.
3. When using a washing machine, a delicate mode, the lowest temperature and an additional rinse cycle are selected. We replace the powders with gel products with herbal enzymes. Spin usually does not adversely affect products. We do not use any flavorings, softeners or conditioners.

After cleaning, the bumpers need to be hung out on the street or balcony, in the fresh air they dry in a few hours. It is better not to dry them in the room, it is not recommended to use artificial heat sources.

From foam sides, consumers are gradually abandoning. This material is too active in collecting dust and inhibits the natural flow of air. Such products are recommended to be used only during periods of increased activity of the baby. In this case, between uses it is better to knock out or ventilate. Washing foam products is not a hassle. Things perfectly tolerate the delicate or manual mode in the washing machine, they dry very quickly.

It is not necessary to iron the sides, the stretched fabric looks pretty neat without it. Additional temperature effects on the filler can lead to its melting.