Cleaning Toys... - Geneva,IL

One cup of bleach per one gallon of warm/hot water. When my children were smaller I would wipe down the toys with this solution and then rinse them very well. I have also put bigger toys to soak in the tub with a bleach solution and then rinse very well.

I think anything that touches a child's mouth should be with a cleaner that is non-toxic. My favoite is one part vinegar and one part water. Vinegar is a mild disinfectant and baking soda also works great to get out stains on countertops and toilets.

I purchased several spray bottles and this is mainly what I use for toys or general cleaning:
1. vinegar/water mix
2. dish soap/water mix
3. simple green/water

I also use Method cleaner which is suppose to be non-toxic (from Target). Vinegar and water mix also works for cleaning bath toys, opposed to bleach which could be dangerous for a child... or anyone I suppose. Seventh generation also sells "natural" products but I'm not sure what all is in the product line.

I think you could also add dish soap to the vinegar/water mix for a general cleaner, but you would have to look online or get a cleaning book from the library for a ratio reference.
I just got the Martha Steware household cleaning book from the library. It's huge, but has tons of cleaning tips and stain chart.

Babies R Us has organic cleaners and they are on sale right now! Otherwise, good old vinegar is great and if you add a dusting of baking soda first, it will get out many stains and that ring around the toilet!

I love the Clorox anywhere hard surface spray. I use it for the high chair, toys, and anything else he uses.

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There is a clorox spray that kills germs & is safe to use around food & your childrens toys. It comes in a light blue bottle. It works great!

DCFS recommends freshly made bleach water for cleaning/disinfecting, as commercial products are generally too strong on the chemicals. Just a cap of bleach to a full bottle of water.
Also, anything that can goes through the dishwasher. Anything that can goes through the washing machine.

M.,
I have just recently become a representative to a cosmetic and skin care company that sells only natural and organic products. They do sell a household cleaner. I have been using it and feel very comfortable having my child around the areas that I have cleaned with this product. If you check it out you will see that there are no toxic or synthetic chemicals in ANY of the products they make. Please take a minute to check it out if you this sounds like something you may like. They also make great lotions and bath gels that are great for kids because they are alcohol free and, again, all natural. The web site is www.vickiecolon.mionegroup.com.

How about regular old soap and water? Or vinegar and water? They are both green options...no chemicals

Dear M.,
Quik 'n Brite is a non-toxic paste cleaner that is available on the Internet. It is a great product that can be used all around the house. Go to Quik'nBrite.com to order.
It will also remove soap scum and hard water buildup in your bathroom and is excellent for laundry stains.

Oprah's favorite.....Shaklee Basic H2. reply back and I'd be happy to send you a free sample.

DebV

Hi M.!
I love using the "clorox anywhere hard surface daily sanitizing spray". I use that all the time to clean my granddaughter's toys, sanitize the tray on the highchair and any other hard surface cleaning that needs to be tackled. It's great. Hope that helps!
M.

Hi M.,
I actually am a preferred customer with Melaleuca. They product safer noncaustic household and personal care products. I love knowing the products are safe for my children. I would use any of their products to clean the childrens toys. If you are interested in hearing more send a response my way!