How many put their So Softs into the Wash?

[skyrocketneko]

I thought I'd try this just for the heck of it. I wrapped poor, grubby, brown Suprise in a think towel, stuck her in a lingerie bag, poured a bit of bleach and laundry detergent in, and set it to wash.
I pulled her out thinking I've probably washed all her flocking off or something, and she came out beautiful!
The only thing that was a problem was that her mane and tail were a rat's nest when she came out. But aside from that, it seems to be an easy and good way to wash So Softs. I can't believe I didn't try this before now! And she smells April Showers fresh!
How does everyone else clean their So Softs?

 

[Wisp]

I soak mine's bad spots in Dawn for a few hours and wash them in the sink. That gets out most any stain. I didnt know you could put them in the washer. I'll have to try that.

 

[xayide2]

Interesting...I should have done that when I had a dozen dirty so softs I had to clean. I hate cleaning those by hand, lol.

 

[Lilithdrff]

Interesting. I'm doing laundry tomorrow, I'll toss some of mine in there and see what happens.

 

[summerglow]

yes, make sure you put them in something, a pillowcase will work as well...otherwise the eyes will scratch..

 

[Lilithdrff]

I'll put them in a pillowcase. I'll try to post results tomorrow, lol.

 

[Lilithdrff]

Yeah, I have the ones with zippers, they're pillow protectors.
I also have a laundry bag for delicate clothes that has a zipper on it.
*the ponies are hiding in a dark corner of the pony room* hahahah!!

 

[Rabid Muffins]

I must try that!!

And guys, you can hold the pillowcase close with a hair scrunchie I used to wash my stuffed animals all the time like that.

Remember though, don't stick them in the dryer!

 

[babyapplejack]

I find that the washing machine gets them quite clean, but their hair is not all that nice after so I use shampoo and conditioner. But also I have had problems with water in the ponies bodies and have to try and drain them out and if you don't get it all out it goes moldy.
I think I would stick to using the mr clean magic eraser on all ponies but the so softs, and just put the so softs in the washing machine.

 

[Mavi]

hmm i'm going to have to try this on a few of my ratty SS's!!!

we'll use the gentle cycle LOL