Kids' toys get germy. Cleaning pros explain how to safely disinfect toys so they're ready for the playroom again in no time.

Dear Heloise: I’m a widower with two young daughters, ages 4 and 6. They have stuffed animals that they dearly love, but both stuffed toys (a bear and a dog) need to be washed. I’m not sure how to ...

Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert, advice columnist and author of the New York Times bestselling book, My Boyfriend Barfed In My Handbag ... And Other Things You Can’t Ask Martha. Her flagship column, ...

Cleaning well-loved stuffed animals and toys properly and regularly is essential. Not only is it important for maintaining basic cleanliness, but it also keeps toys in good condition to prolong their ...

Dear Heloise: I'm a widower with two young daughters, ages 4 and 6. They have stuffed animals that they dearly love, but both stuffed toys (a bear and a dog) need to be washed. I'm not sure how to ...

Kids are a joy, but they're also little germ factories who are probably prone to sneezing and coughing on everything in the house. Luckily, they have a loving adult like you to research things like ...

Some are more well-loved than others and may need special care. By Jolie Kerr This story was originally published on Sept. 23, 2019 in NYT Parenting. Stuffed animals — teddy bears and bunnies and ...

Machine washing and drying stuffed toys can help to kill lice. It is important to wash and dry them on a high heat. Other methods, such as sealing the toys in a bag, can also help if it is not ...