Spot Clean Option - for small messes and stains

-Soak in cool water

-Add a small amount of mild detergent to water

-Gently squeeze and wring out plushie 

-When finished, refill basin or bucket with fresh cold water or rinse under showerhead or faucet in order to rinse out detergent

-Allow air dry in a lit, preferably sunny location for at least 24 hours 

Machine Wash Option - for big messes

-Spot clean any large stains prior to machine washing

-Put plushie into either a mesh bag or a pillow case that can be closed.

-Select washing machines gentlest cycle

-Use cold water ONLY

-Use a gentle, scent free detergent preferably

-Wring out majority of water and then allow to air dry for at least 24 hours in sunny location to prevent bacterial growth

Freezer Option - for killing germs and lice/mice

-Insert plushie into plastic bag

-Leave in freezer for 24 hours