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Preparation for washing
Modern strollers have a complex design.Therefore, complete or partial disassembly is required for cleaning. It is necessary to choose a warm sunny day. Wind and sun will help to dry covers and pillows quickly. The basket and pockets are freed from toys or other small items. The cracks, corners of the seat and pockets are cleaned with a vacuum cleaner to get rid of crumbs and dust. The fabric parts are removed, which can be washed separately. The stroller frame is cleaned with any detergent or spray. Finally, wipe with a clean damp cloth to remove chemical residues.
How to wash covers from a stroller
There are several options for washing the coating.The choice depends on the design of the model. Here are the most common methods: Manual cleaning. Used for parts of the upholstery that cannot be removed. The fabric is refreshed with a cloth soaked in any detergent. Baby washing powder or mild soap will do. Stains on the seat are rubbed with the hard side of a dishwashing sponge. The detergent is removed with a damp cloth. Rinsing with a hose is convenient. If the fabric is very thick, you need to tilt the stroller and squeeze it with your hands to squeeze out the soapy water. Then water it again with a hose until the soap is completely washed off. Washing in the bathroom. Covers, pillows and other parts that are easily removed are washed at home. First, they are soaked in a basin with baby washing powder. Then the covers are washed by hand and hung out to dry on the balcony. Machine wash. Large and heavily soiled covers are more conveniently washed in the machine. Use baby washing powder and a slow washing mode. With any method, the soaking time and amount of powder are measured according to the instructions on the package. Knowing how to wash a stroller, it is important not to forget to dry it properly. Wet upholstery and filler will quickly become moldy and acquire an unpleasant odor. Drying the body requires 1-2 warm days. Small parts dry in a few hours. To prevent the body from fading, it is better to dry it not in the open sun, but under a canopy. Thoroughly clean the stroller once a year. Vacuum the upholstery and wipe the frame weekly. This will prevent the accumulation of stubborn stains and dust. Read more: