{"id":672,"date":"2023-01-07T12:32:01","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T12:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mamsdiary.com\/?p=672"},"modified":"2024-01-25T12:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T12:14:42","slug":"how-to-clean-a-pack-n-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mamsdiary.com\/how-to-clean-a-pack-n-play\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Pack n Play: Step-by-Step Cleaning Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Pack n play comes with mattresses enclosed in light fabrics. They can either come in detachable designs or non-detachable designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Babies spend quite a lot of their time in a <a href=\"https:\/\/mamsdiary.com\/how-long-can-baby-sleep-in-pack-n-play\/\">pack n play<\/a>, which could make it get dirty over time. Hence, a pack n play needs to be cleaned at regular intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mamsdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/22.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"540\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: mommyandtheminister.blogspot.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>WHY SHOULD YOU CLEAN YOUR PACK N PLAY?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Germs are very much comfortable in dirty places, hence a messy pack n play is no option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using dirty beddings or keeping your little ones in a messy pack n play would mean exposing them to germs that could endanger your babies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The immune system of infants is also not strong enough to withstand harmful organisms that settle on dirty surfaces, especially not one that your baby uses often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, your pack n play won\u2019t look too good and presentable when it is dirty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/health-issues\/conditions\/prevention\/Pages\/Cleaners-Sanitizers-Disinfectants.aspx\">American Academy of Pediatrics recommends <\/a>regular cleaning of baby toys and other baby stuff regularly to get rid of germs and harmful organisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mamsdiary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"386\" height=\"394\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: community.today.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you clean your Pack &#8216;n Play<strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can clean your pack n play by using either the mild or thorough cleaning method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mild cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Cleaning your pack n play will involve splashing water and soap here and there, hence you should do your cleaning in a place you don\u2019t mind water spilling on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separate the mattress from your pack n play before cleaning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the mattress cover is detachable, you could take it off and wash it separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the bed and pack n play in a bucket of warm water that contains mild detergents and scrub the mattress using a scrub brush.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to wash all the nooks and crannies of your pack n play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rinse thoroughly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the whole pack n play outside in the sun to dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thorough or deep cleaning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do a thorough cleaning of pack n play if your baby has made a big mess of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a stepwise procedure for deep cleaning of your pack n play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Separate your mattress from the pack n play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill your bathtub with steaming hot water; add a mixture of half cup of detergent, one-fourth cup of vinegar, and baking soda.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold your pack n play and soak it alongside your mattress in the bathtub for at least an hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drain the tub and rinse. You can do this in the shower or at a designated spot outside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave it outside to dry in the sun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regular Maintainance of your Pack n play<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you could do a mild or thorough cleaning of your pack n play at intervals, you don\u2019t have to wait till your pack n play is a total mess before you clean it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can maintain your pack n play by taking note of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t use an excessive quantity of your cleaning agents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dab the surface of the soil area with moist clothing when appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you notice dirt on the plastic and metal parts of your pack n play, you should clean it as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you rinse the soap off your pack n play entirely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure to dry your pack n play outside exposed to sunlight. You could check for the weather report to know when it is best to clean your pack n play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the pack n play dries entirely before use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Separately wash mattress clothing if it is detachable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that you read the instruction manual of your pack n play and follow it as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all pack n plays can be soaked in hot water; some just need to be immersed in cold water for a longer time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure of the one that best suits your pack n play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pack n play should be kept clean as much as possible; your baby needs properly clean beddings to minimize the risk of health issues that can be caused by germs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mamsdiary.com\/graco-pack-n-play-napper-safe-for-sleeping\/\">Graco Pack n Play Napper Safe for Sleeping<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pack n play comes with mattresses enclosed in light fabrics. They can either come in detachable designs or non-detachable designs. Babies spend quite a lot of their time in a pack n play, which could make it get dirty over time. Hence, a pack n play needs to be cleaned at regular intervals. 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