Cleaning your new Teddy Bear Friend

You will need couple of pieces of terry towelling (9-12 inch squares) and slightly warm water. Use white cloth preferably as the dye can run from coloured cloths, especially when new.

Despite what you may have heard, it is probably better NOT to use soap suds or foam unless it is very necessary -the reason being that they can leave a slightly sticky surface residue that can attract more dirt.

If you do have to use suds, use a very gentle soap (soap flakes are good) and wash gently with the suds without wetting the backing cloth too much. Then proceed as detailed below.

Wet the cloths and hand wring them out. Wipe down the teddy in the direction of the nap with about as much force as you would exert on a young child’s skin, being careful not to get the backing too wet.

Keep moving the cloth to a new area. Use a second cloth to go over the teddy again. You may be very surprised at how much dirt and grime comes off.

Let the bear dry overnight and whatever you do - don't put the bear in the sun or use a hair dryer to dry your teddy quickly.

Lastly, give your teddy a good brush.

The above is information is given to the best of my knowledge, I have used this process myself. However I can take no responsibilty for damage to your bears, if in doubt take it to an expert.