In the past, you may not have given much thought to teddy bear maintenance and cleaning. However, if you want your jumbo teddy bear to always look their best and stay in good shape, you will have to put in some effort and work.
If you have a modern synthetic teddy bear or an antique teddy made of natural fibres, both require regular cleaning and soft loving care!
What Things Can Hurt Your Giant Teddy Bear?
Sadly, keeping your bear near a window or in the sun's direct rays may shorten the life of its fur. This is unfortunate since it will make your giant teddy bear look dirty. If left unclean, it will turn your bear a dingy grey colour and get so deeply embedded that no amount of washing will be able to bring back their former beauty.
No matter how much we want to hug and cuddle our teddy bears, too frequent handling can shred and weaken the fabric. Joints may also become loose, and in certain cases, limbs may even fall off.
Teddy bear stuffing is a perfect area for insects to make their homes because they enjoy doing so in warm, dark materials. In older bears, particularly the ears and paw pads, look for signs of egg laying. Use an insecticide to treat the area if there are signs of an infestation before cleaning. This is a crucial part of caring for a teddy bear.
How Should I Take Care of My Giant Teddy Bear?
In order to prevent dust accumulation, you should wash your teddy bear frequently, such as once a month or so.
To do this, carefully brush the bear with a gentle brush. Make sure to enter any crevices and joint spaces where dust may collect. The bear may maintain its best appearance by brushing its fur. You could also employ a gentle suction.
Synthetic bears that are currently popular are likewise designed to be gently hand washed. Never submerge a bear in water, though; instead, gently sponge its fur. While some modern teddy bears can be washed or soaked in the machine, I would never recommend it because the bears never look the same again.
Always dry your bear by hanging it inside a drying bag. Your bear will twist if you peg it by the ear, which will weaken the cloth. Other than that, it's not a very good situation for the bear.
On older bears, especially those made of mohair, grease accumulation can be eliminated with a bran bath. Just stuff your bear with bran and put it in a plastic bag (available at health food stores). Rub into the hair, then remove with a firm natural bristle brush.
Any clothing your bear is wearing should be washed by hand if they are vintage and with a mild detergent. Spread the clothing out flat to dry in order to prevent stretching.
Safeguard Your Jumbo Teddy.
There are a few things you can do to assist your enormous teddy bear look their best aside from cleaning.
By dressing your bear, you may prevent the colour of the areas that are covered from fading. This is something that many vintage teddy bears with their original vibrant colour on their main body can attest to.
Keep your bear out of the sun if at all possible. Even from across the room, direct sunlight might make your bear's colour fade. On sunny days, never forget to keep the drapes closed.
If you have priceless bears that you want to keep safe from harm or if you don't have enough room for all of your bears, you may wish to stow them away carefully.
There are a few things you shouldn't do when keeping your enormous teddy bear:
- Never place your bear inside a plastic bag. It may cause moisture to accumulate, which may encourage the development of mould.
- Wrap your bear in calico bags or white acid-free paper to protect it from dust.
- Cardboard boxes help shield your bear from bumps and bangs.
