Making Mr. Moo Look New Again with Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer
Being a parent comes with a lot of responsibilities. From making sure your little one is safe, well-fed, cared for, reaching their milestones, honing their skills, guiding their development, and the list goes on and on. There is no actual handbook for becoming the best mother or father you could ever be for your child. Every family and every kid is different. Meaning we handle everything differently. One thing that we all have in common is keeping our precious bundle of joy happy AND protected.
One thing I have learned from being a mother is that most babies eventually develop an attachment to a particular toy, stuffed animal, or even a blanket. This is what is often referred to as a child’s lovie. If you’re a veteran mom, you’d know very well that these toys are their “prized possession”. To my new and upcoming parents, like you, I was once clueless too and eventually found out first hand when our son Josiah King became so fond of Mr. Moo.
Well, in such a short time Mr. Moo had already gone into a lot of adventures. He traveled overseas, went on road trips, had been tossed, and even flung around. You can already guess that he has taken quite a beating and looks quite tattered and YES … yucky too! Except, Josiah doesn’t seem to mind at all because he loves Mr. Moo a lot. Obviously, I wondered what I can do to keep Mr. Moo from looking so worn out. Thankfully, Lysol started the Teddy Repair initiative giving parents the tools and means to help sanitize and repair stuffed toys!!!
A few days ago I went to a breakfast event with the Lysol team. I have learned so much about Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer, a one-of-a-kind product that is safe to use on washable fabric items and kills 99.9% of bacteria that regular detergents may leave behind (when used as directed). It was such a fun and informative event that genuinely opened my eyes to a lot of knowledge.
Contrary to popular belief, washing laundry (and even stuffed animals) with regular detergent in cold water DOES NOT kill all bacteria. What a scary thought right? This includes harmful bacteria that can cause illness like staph! Any parent would want to help protect their kid(s) from these infections!
Mr. Moo Looks New Again Thanks to Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer!
Which is also why I am super grateful for the Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer as it helps eliminate these sickness-and odor-causing bacteria. Definitely a significant help for us parents to making sure our babies are well protected. Our family couldn’t ask for more.
Have you tried the Lysol® Laundry Sanitizer yet? Ever since discovering this amazing product it’s been a part of our laundry routine, AND we no longer utilize the “sanitize” option from our washer that takes 10,000 years to finish! Just so you know, another thing to highlight and love is that it does NOT contain any bleach, so it is safe to use even on colored clothes, fabrics and stuffed toys!
Joanna
April 30, 2019This is such a great idea! We all know how attached children are to their favorite toy. I still have my childhood stuffed toy – Snoopy! 🙂
Amber Myers
April 30, 2019This is awesome! When my kids were small, sometimes toys would break and I’d have no idea how to fix them. I love that this is around.
Nicole Anderson
April 30, 2019This is so cool! There have been many times I have had to repair my youngest’s “lovies” when he was little. They were these tiny blankets and one had a monkey head on the corner and the other had a puppy. He would not sleep or go anywhere without them!
Tara Pittman
April 30, 2019What a cool program. I would have loved this as a child to get my doll fixed.
Ola @ WanderWithOla
April 30, 2019Wow, the idea of repairing and sanitizing the stuffed animals is really creative. It’d be better than buying your kids a new toy, especially with the fact that lots of kids have a special bonding with their little creatures.
It’s amazing to know that Lysol provides such technology for parents and their children to track the stuffed animals during every step of the repair process. Pretty cool! ~ Ola @ WanderWithOla
Brittany
May 1, 2019OMG this initiative is genius! We need to clean out stuffed animals….badly!!! Thanks for sharing
Krysten Quiles
May 1, 2019Okay this is awesome! I miss the day of stuffed animals. I betcha my nephew would be totally into this. Thanks!
brie
May 1, 2019That is such a cute company idea. How sweet, kids get to keep their stuffed animals a little longer.
Stacie
May 2, 2019I’ve been using their laundry sanitizer since it first came out. I saw it on the shelf and I was like, “I have to have this.” I love it! I have three kids, two dogs, and a husband, so I NEED to sanitize.
KishaRose
May 2, 2019Kudos Lysol! How wonderful is this! My Parker Teddy is in sure need. Thanks for sharing. I will also be sure to enter the sweepstake! Thanks for sharing!
Yeah Lifestyle
May 2, 2019What a great idea for an initiative. I dread to think what germs can be on toys.
Krista
May 2, 2019oh my gosh is this the cutest thing ever. This would make my kids feel so much better when their favorite stuffed animals need some fixing. I just love this so much!
Chad
May 2, 2019I super love the idea! Well done Lysol for coming up with such a fun and creative idea to educate and help our kids. Kudos.
Wander Women Abroad
May 2, 2019what a great idea! I know My little sister have some stuffed animals that they loved on a little too hard
Margery
May 2, 2019This is so adorable!! The struggle to clean favorite toys/blankets is REAL!
Romy Schorr
May 2, 2019Teddy repair is such a fun idea. As we all know teddy’s get a lot of love which leads to wear and tear. It looks like the Teddy’s get the best care.
Garf
May 2, 2019Teddy repair? this is the first time I have heard such a thing but it is good to know…
Jasmine Hewitt
May 2, 2019ths is a great idea! my son has a few stuffies that need some cleaning
CEcilia
May 2, 2019What great initiative! I know that many parents need help repairing old teddybears! The photos in this article are very sweet. <3
Pooja Kawatra
May 2, 2019I love their product range and so gentle. They make a perfect choice to wash kids stuff toys.
Melanie Walsh
May 3, 2019This is bringing back the sweetest memories of when my kids were little and deeply attached to their teddy bears and other stuffed companions. Lysol is going to make some very happy kids with happy parents who can rest easy know the teddy bears are clean.
Sam
May 3, 2019This is such a great idea! What an awesome contest. Someone is going to be very lucky.
Nati
May 3, 2019This is simply a genius idea! and so freaking cute! I didn’t have a special toy when growing up and I’m happy my children do!
Amy
May 3, 2019Oh my, This is too cute and fun. My little girls would be so happy with this Teddy Repair idea 🙂
Irina
May 5, 2019My daughter has a favorite pillow and brings it everywhere with her. She is 10. Not sure if she will ever stop bringing it with her.
Sundeep
May 6, 2019Teddy Repaid idea sounds so cool. I am loving this initiative taking by them.
Enriqueta E Lemoine
May 6, 2019Angela you kill me with all the cuteness and awesome teddy repair initiative! How cool is this?
Kim GRABINSKI
May 17, 2019Awww what a cute and fun idea. When my daughter was little she was so attached to her “bunny” that I bought 3 of them and rotated them to keep them cleaned and repaired without her freaking out.
Krista
May 17, 2019This is such a cute idea. I have a stuffed mouse that has been through 3 generations. My toddler loves it and takes it everywhere but it could definitely use a good cleaning.
Kerrie Mendoza
May 17, 2019What an amazing initiative! Think of the headaches and toddler meltdowns that can be avoided if we’re able to do this at home!
Brianne Tursi Manz
May 17, 2019A couple of my kids went through the stuffed animal phase for several years. I wish this were available when they were little. It would have saved us all a lot of tears!
Mama to 6 Blessings
May 17, 2019Awe what a great idea! My kids do not have a special teddy bear but they uave other stuffed animals that have seen better days. It’s like a bear makeover!
SHerry
May 18, 2019This is a product I would have loved to have had when my daughter was young. She had a stuffed white unicorn named Noney that took a beating. He was washed and restuffed so many times. We now have him packed away in a memory box.
Stefani Tolson
May 18, 2019One of my daughter’s had an attachment to a little blanket. She had to take it everywhere and would not like when it had to be washed.
Cristina Petrini
May 18, 2019Important more than ever to sanitize the clothes because not only must they be clean, but also safe for our health!
Catalina
May 18, 2019Thanks for these hacks. It’s so important to find the right product for our kids!
Lynda Hogan
May 18, 2019I’ve never seen Lysol here in Japan. I’m going to do a bit of research and see if there is anywhere I can source it. With four young kids, I’ve quite a few teddies that could do with a Lysol spin!!
Brianne Tursi Manz
May 18, 2019Teddy repair is such a neat idea. Teddy’s get a lot of love and will eventually break down. What a great way to care for the bear!
Sarah Bailey
May 18, 2019This sounds like some great washing powder, I have to admit it is one of those things I am always looking for. Something which cleans yet is still kind and caring.
DeeDee Weber
May 18, 2019This is great to know! I always thought you couldn’t wash them!
siennylovesdrawing
May 18, 2019thanks for sharing this, learnt more about this as I 1st aware from your post here., lovely captures shared here ya cheers, siennylovesdrawing
Anonymous
May 19, 2019Hey, I did not realize toys could have bacteria and they are not washed properly with normal detergent. I will have to wash my toys now with this product.
AMY
May 19, 2019Been using Lysol even before and I can say that it helps me so much with my cleaning task
vicky hallnewman
May 19, 2019My daughter was really sick recently and I was boiling the clothes to make the virus go away and I wondered if it really worked. It’s scary to think it might not have done. I need the laundry sanitizer
Heather
May 19, 2019This is really cool. Such a great way to keep those stuffed animals clean and around for many years to come!
Annemarie LeBlanc
May 19, 2019I am glad you used Lysol Laundry Sanitzer. That would give peace of mind that our kids’ stuffed animals are bacteria free!
Dalene Ekirapa
May 19, 2019Isn’t that just so amazing!? It’s so nice when as a parent, you can count on a detergent like Lysol for the safety of your kid since it perfectly sanitizes. With how much kids can loved toys, this would be a must-have for parents.
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog
May 19, 2019What a great way to clean him! I’m still very attached to my favourite teddy!
Yeah Lifestyle
May 19, 2019I was shocked to read that washing stuffed animals with regular detergent in cold water does not kill all bacteria as that is what I have been doing. So glad I found your post and learnt about lysol.
Alexandra Cook
May 20, 2019This is a great way to keep a kids stuffed friend around for a long time. Plus it smells great!
Swathi
May 20, 2019Glad to find a product that is from lysol to sanitize the laundry . I am going to check it out.
silvia
May 20, 2019Great to know this! I just did a wash of a bunch of stuffed animals. Now I need to go to the store and get it!
Kiwi
May 20, 2019What an adorable event. Lysol did an amazing job for branding for this!
Ruth I
May 20, 2019I haven’t tried this product yet but will do soon. It seems great!
Anonymous
May 31, 2019Silly cow