Toys are extremely important to your baby’s development, as playing with them is the first learning curve they come across. Kids are natural explorers—everything is new, and they're eager to learn. And as we all know, this process of investigation involves a lot of touching and, well, tasting! Toys accumulate a variety of nasty things over time, from dust to grease and even horrible bacteria. If not cleaned timely, these things can be quite worrisome. Besides, even if you clean them regularly, are you sure the products you use aren’t leaving any toxic residue?

But don’t worry—there are ways to ensure that your child is safe from horrible pathogens and harmful toxins. At Premium Bionaturals, we offer a range of safe, eco-friendly products perfect for these cleaning needs, including our Natural Floor Cleaner for a chemical-free, family-safe clean that keeps germs at bay.

How Often Should You Clean Children's Toys?

Cleaning your baby’s toys is probably not something you want to add to your long to-do list. But once you get the hang of it, it doesn’t have to take too much time or effort. And getting rid of nasty germs will be well worth it!

• For the toys, your little one loves to play with every day, give them a simple cleaning once per week. Even if you don’t clean your toys that frequently, remember to give them a special, thorough cleaning after a playdate at your home or after one of your children has been sick.
• In addition to cleaning toys regularly, don’t underestimate the power of good hand-washing to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses. Wash your hands frequently, and keep your little one’s hands as clean as you can with soap and water!

So we suggest you clean them once every 2 weeks at least. 

Why Natural & Non Toxic Cleaners Are Best For Your Baby’s Toys?

Even though keeping your baby’s toys clean is really important, why should we go for natural? 

• Babies tend to react more to chemical cleaners since their skin and immune systems are super delicate.
• Natural products are designed to be gentle and safe for your home and family without introducing unnecessary chemicals.
• They expose people to fewer unpleasant substances since they leave behind less residue. 
• Many chemical-free products are hypoallergenic, which helps reduce the likelihood that young children will experience allergies or skin irritation.

By using natural cleaning supplies, you can ensure that your child may play with their toys without worrying about dangerous chemicals.

How to Clean Your Baby’s Toys?

Now let’s get into the nitty-gritty of how to clean the toys you have lying around your house. 

Use Wipes For On-The-Go Cleanup

You’ll probably get the urge to do an immediate clean if your baby’s toy falls on the ground while you’re out and about or if another child decides to put the toy in their mouth.

• While you should definitely give the toy a thorough sanitising once you get home, ease your mind by giving it a quick clean right away with a baby wipe.
• Try Hygenia’s Multipurpose Disinfectant Spray for quick touch-ups. It’s safe, natural, and perfect for immediate cleaning if your baby’s toy falls. This spray is best for electronic toys!

Clean With Vinegar

Instead of using a harsh chemical like bleach, consider cleaning toys with an eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning solution of vinegar and water.

• Create a baby-safe cleaner with a mix of one part water and one part vinegar (add essential oil if you want to cut the smell of vinegar) and get to cleaning!
• Or you can use our Hygenia’s All-Purpose Cleaning Solution, a chemical-free cleaning solution with antibacterial properties of natural neem/Indian lilac and colloidal silver that will give you and your family a cleaner and safer space without any nasties.

Boil Your Baby’s Toys

Boiling is an easy way to clean and sanitise hard, plastic toys. All you need is a pot, a stove, and water!

• But just like washing toys in the dishwasher, make sure the label doesn’t recommend against this before sticking a toy in boiling water. 

• Also, check that it doesn’t have batteries or electrical cords and that the boiling water won’t melt or damage the toy.

Also, keep your floors clean and safe where your babies crawl, use a natural floor cleaner to make your floor germs-free, like our Hygenia’s Natural Floor Cleaner, it’s tough on grime but gentle and safe for your home and family.

Put Stuffed Animals In The Washing Machine

Most stuffed animals can be easily washed in the washing machine. Simply set the machine to a gentle cycle with cool or warm water, and use a chemical-free and baby-friendly natural laundry detergent solution.

• To protect your baby’s furry friend during the wash cycle, consider tying it inside a pillowcase. After it’s clean, set it in the sun for a fresh air dry or put it in the dryer on low.

• Some stuffed animals are fragile, and you don’t want your little one’s favourite lovey to be ruined after the wash!

Disinfecting Bath Toys

Don’t forget about cleaning your little one’s bath toys. These playthings are in and out of the water every day, but that doesn’t mean they’re clean! You’ll need to clean bath toys just like any other toy.

Depending on what the toy is made of, you’ll probably be able to wash it with soap, clean it with the vinegar solution we mentioned earlier, or put it through a cycle in the dishwasher for an eco-friendly clean.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q1) What essential oils are good for cleaning toys?
A) Lemon oil and tea tree oil are the best essential oils for cleaning toys.
Q2) What can you spray on toys to disinfect them?
A) You can use sprays like our Hygenia’s Multipurpose Disinfectant Spray, best for cleaning toys.
Q3) How do you make natural baby toy cleaner?
A) Add vinegar and water to make a natural solution to clean toys.
Q4) What do daycares use to clean toys?
A) Day Cares use bleach and water solution or another EPA-approved disinfectant.

Keeping your baby's toys and accessories clean doesn’t have to involve harsh chemicals. With the power of baby-safe cleaners, you can maintain a safe, nurturing environment. Natural cleaners from our Hygenia range offer the best balance between effective cleaning and safety. Let’s make cleaning time just as safe and joyful as playtime. For more tips and tricks subscribe to our blogs for a great read!