Teddy Bear: Grayish Yellowing and Oily Tummy Cleaned

A well-loved teddy bear had turned grayish yellow with an oily tummy. Why home washing struggles with this and can clump...

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This everyday teddy bear had slowly turned yellow over time, and its tummy seemed to be covered in oil. After going a long time without a wash, its body was no longer a pretty yellow but a grayish yellow. We had no choice but to go in hard...

From Yellow Tummy to White Tummy

Teddy bear with yellowed, grayish fur before and after cleaning

FAQ

Q: Can I wash plush toys myself?

A: Of course you can. But most of us only have regular laundry detergent at home, and by the time we decide to wash a plush toy, it often already has yellow spots or large stains. Those are harder to clean at home. On top of that, the mechanical action during washing can tangle the polyester fiberfill inside, turning clumps that were already squashed from all the hugging into even tighter clumps. An experienced laundry shop may be the better choice.

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