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Dr. Toy's Tips for Keeping Toys Clean and Safe

Follow these steps to disinfect washable, colorfast toys:

  1. Wash toys in soapy water, then rinse thoroughly.
  2. Clean toys with a solution of 3/4 cup household bleach in 1 gallon of water. Let them stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Rinse completely and dry.

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