Puppet Cleaning Instructions

Cleaning Recommendations for Folkmanis Puppets:

Furry Plush Puppets
 (Sheepdog, Horse, Timber Wolf, etc.)

DO NOT PUT IN WASHER OR DRYER.
This will destroy your puppet.
Furry plush puppets are surface-washable only. Do not submerge the
puppet in water. Use lukewarm water and sponge with Woolite® or
other mild laundry detergent to wet and lather fur. Rinse surface with
sponge. Be careful not to wring or twist the puppet, or you may end
up with lumpy stuffing. Dry by gently squeezing between towels, or
hanging from clothesline to drip-dry. After it’s dry, brush with wire dog
brush to fluff the fur. When brushing face, be careful to avoid scratching
the eyes or pulling out the threads in ears, nose, or mouth areas.

Velour Plush Puppets
(Ladybug, Dragon, Large Pig, etc.)

DO NOT PUT IN WASHER OR DRYER.
With the larger velour puppets,
surface-wash with a sponge, mild detergent and lukewarm water. The
smaller velour glove puppets can actually be submerged in lukewarm
water to wash. Do not wring or twist puppet. To dry the puppet, gently
squeeze between towels or drip-dry from clothesline. Do not brush the
velour puppets.

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