How often do you clean your toys?

**Fraggle1** · 01-09-2011, 11:34 AM

Hiya!

I tend to clean ones that I see need it as and when, and then I give everything an anti-bacterial wipe down once a month or get the kids to wash them outside if it's nice....does that sound ok? xx

**littlecheeks** · 01-09-2011, 12:59 PM

i think that sounds ok! its a good little activity for the kids too, they love doing grown up jobs.
i also cheat a little bit and the toys that are suitable (plastic ones) i fill the dishwaster up and away it goes! we always do it at the plasychool i work for so i stole the idea!!

**marleymoo** · 01-09-2011, 01:28 PM

i wash then wipe over the ones we use daily every day with anti bac wipes. we scald and disinfect all toys that can be put into the mouth weekly. the bigger outdoor equip is cleaned foughly fortnightly, usually by the kids, unless it's obviously dirty in which case it is cleaned then and there

**MaryMary** · 01-09-2011, 01:31 PM

Things like Duplo/Lego etc can be tied in a pillowcase and put in the washing machine

**miffy** · 01-09-2011, 03:51 PM

Originally Posted by MaryMary

Things like Duplo/Lego etc can be tied in a pillowcase and put in the washing machine

I put mine in the dishwasher!

Miffy xx

**miss mopple** · 01-09-2011, 04:41 PM

not as often as I should but I havent killed anyone yet

**sweets** · 01-09-2011, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by miss mopple

not as often as I should but I havent killed anyone yet

Me too! lol

i am a big believer that kids need germs

(makes me sound like a dirty moo but im not really!)

toys are washed if necc

**WibbleWobble** · 01-09-2011, 06:29 PM

we washed dollies and dolly clothes today...

all put out on a mini line too

mandyxx

**Fraggle1** · 01-09-2011, 06:29 PM

lol loving your replies

sooooo wish I had a dish washer!!

Do you write down when you clean and do ofsted want to see this? or is it a case that they can see if it's clean etc...? xx

**loocyloo** · 01-09-2011, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by miss mopple

not as often as I should but I havent killed anyone yet

thats me as well !!!!

i do the things that are obviously grubby, or when i have a babe/LO mouthing everything, but other than that ...

i have a monthly chart that i write my fridge/freezer temps on, fire drill/smoke alarm test, RAs to check ( one a week ), and toys to clean, again, one 'set' a week .... in theory i then clean them! its a plan anyway!

**Fraggle1** · 01-09-2011, 06:44 PM

Thanks hun, think I'll start to write it in my diary when I do it

xx

**Mamma4Ya** · 02-09-2011, 07:06 AM

Dishwasher and Washing machine sounds good, will have to keep that in mind.

**lorimac** · 02-09-2011, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by miss mopple

not as often as I should but I havent killed anyone yet

me too.... the worlds gone mad with cleaning.....

**Bananabrain** · 02-09-2011, 09:52 AM

This reminds me of the Michael Mc Intyre routine, where he talks about play groups having 'diseased, dirty toys'

Hilarious.
While I'm on the subject if there is anyone who needs a bit of a belly laugh.............read his book. It's fab.

**marleymoo** · 02-09-2011, 02:01 PM

i have a mindee who's always got cold sores or hand foot and mouth. i think it's leprosy! i am a bit OCD and clean clean clean. i know i have a problem.