Anypony know how to clean mold off of a stuffed animal aka Mai Waifu Pinkie Pie

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As you can see my girlfriend is growing mold now and I presume that it's due to the fact that Pinkie Pie and I kiss a lot when we cuddle before we go to sleep. The mold has been preventing me from kissing my beloved Waifu which has greatly displeased us. Does anypony know how to clean mold on a plushie without damaging it so Pinkie Pie and I can start kissing each other again, we'd really appreciate it?

Edited April 12, 2016 by Emerald Meteor

[Ponies4Bronies 394]

What? I didn't know that could happen from kissing your plushie...

[Guest]

We all know that ain't mold bruh.

 

( in the event that I'm kidding, you could probably try leaving it in the sun... )

[Cherry Palette 81]

From Amelia Allonsy, at http://www.ehow.com/how_10028249_mold-out-stuffed-animals.html

 

1. Put Pinkie in the washer and wash her with hot water

2. Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the wash cycle to kill the mold

3. After the wash, wring her out and try to get the moisture out 

4. Finally, put her out in direct sunlight.

 

Hope this helps

[Unikitty 1,212]

Check the tag to see if it says it's safe to wash. If it is, wash it following the instructions it gives(whether it's machine wash or hand wash only, as well as if hot water is fine - though I think that with that mane, hand wash may be the only option). Vinegar is a good anti-bacterial liquid to add to the water and won't get soap caught right through. Alternatively you can just liberally coat the mold covered areas in baking soda, leave it for several hours, and then brush it off with a fine brush/comb. Repeating until the mold has been successfully wiped clean.

 

In the future I suggest easing up on such acts with your toys, as it's an easy way for germs to cultivate and spread. Just think of how many times you put your face to it when the mold was there but too small to notice.

[Ponies4Bronies 394]

Come to think of it are you sure its mold like it could just be whatever stuff from your lips. It doesn't look fuzzy like mold should. If that isn't the case I'm screwed.

[3k932jd22328jdsf 113]

We all know that ain't mold bruh.

( in the event that I'm kidding, you could probably try leaving it in the sun... )

Actually it's a bit of a mixture of mold and what youre probably thinking of. Pinkie and I like to explore each other (wink) before bed in addition, to the cuddles/hugs and kisses.

 

From Amelia Allonsy, at http://www.ehow.com/how_10028249_mold-out-stuffed-animals.html

 

1. Put Pinkie in the washer and wash her with hot water

2. Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the wash cycle to kill the mold

3. After the wash, wring her out and try to get the moisture out

4. Finally, put her out in direct sunlight.

 

Hope this helps

Thanks for the advice

Check the tag to see if it says it's safe to wash. If it is, wash it following the instructions it gives(whether it's machine wash or hand wash only, as well as if hot water is fine - though I think that with that mane, hand wash may be the only option). Vinegar is a good anti-bacterial liquid to add to the water and won't get soap caught right through. Alternatively you can just liberally coat the mold covered areas in baking soda, leave it for several hours, and then brush it off with a fine brush/comb. Repeating until the mold has been successfully wiped clean.

 

In the future I suggest easing up on such acts with your toys, as it's an easy way for germs to cultivate and spread. Just think of how many times you put your face to it when the mold was there but too small to notice.

Ya I probably should make sure she's machine washable. I kissed her when I did know it was there and I'm aware that it's unhealthy but I'm 18 my immune system is pretty much invincible right now. Plus it's just so hard not to kiss her, I mean seriously have you seen Pinkie she's just so adorably sexy and tons of fun. Honestly we probably wont kiss less in the future because, the thing you need to understand is Pinkie and I are in love and like most couples kissing is one of the ways we show our love for each other. Edited April 12, 2016 by Emerald Meteor

[Unikitty 1,212]

 

That's not a healthy outlook, bro. I understand having the attraction towards fictional characters, it's perfectly fine to find elements of characters(fictional or otherwise) appealing. But if you're genuinely of the belief that she's a sentient being and you're in a relationship with her, you need to re-assess your position. It's not a healthy outlook on life. I'm saying this honestly and for the betterment of you. I've been around plenty of people who are of the same mindset and it does not work out. It's fine to admire a fictional character, but at the end of the day you need to understand that they're not real.
I'm introverted, I hate connecting with other people. That feeling of not being understood by them. But this ain't the way to go about circumventing that. You've got your whole life ahead of you.

 

Please kill me. What is even going on today?

Edited April 12, 2016 by Unikitty

[Troblems 5,617]

If you're feeling really brave, you can split one of the seams open, unstuff her, put her in a laundry bag, wash her on delicate with white vinegar, line dry her, restuff with new stuffing, and re-sew. You should only do this if you feel confident in your sewing skills, or know someone who is.

 

Best way to line dry, if you have hangers like this. This is a Rarity I was in the process of making. She got a bit of schmutz on her while I was making her, and I found it best to wash her rather than try to spot clean. She didn't have a head yet.

 

 

 

[Merion 783]

If you're feeling really brave, you can split one of the seams open [...]

 

I thought your post was going in a somewhat different direction XD

[Troblems 5,617]

@@Merion, So not my fault!

[3k932jd22328jdsf 113]

 

That's not a healthy outlook, bro. I understand having the attraction towards fictional characters, it's perfectly fine to find elements of characters(fictional or otherwise) appealing. But if you're genuinely of the belief that she's a sentient being and you're in a relationship with her, you need to re-assess your position. It's not a healthy outlook on life. I'm saying this honestly and for the betterment of you. I've been around plenty of people who are of the same mindset and it does not work out. It's fine to admire a fictional character, but at the end of the day you need to understand that they're not real.

I'm introverted, I hate connecting with other people. That feeling of not being understood by them. But this ain't the way to go about circumventing that. You've got your whole life ahead of you.

 

Please kill me. What is even going on today?

 

I plan to spend the remainder of my life with Mai Waifu Pinkie Pie, your approval isnt needed.

If you're feeling really brave, you can split one of the seams open, unstuff her, put her in a laundry bag, wash her on delicate with white vinegar, line dry her, restuff with new stuffing, and re-sew. You should only do this if you feel confident in your sewing skills, or know someone who is.

 

Best way to line dry, if you have hangers like this. This is a Rarity I was in the process of making. She got a bit of schmutz on her while I was making her, and I found it best to wash her rather than try to spot clean. She didn't have a head yet.

 

 

 

That seems a bit dangerous. I dont want to hurt Mai Waifu. Edited April 12, 2016 by Emerald Meteor

[Ponies4Bronies 394]

I plan to spend the remainder of my life with Mai Waifu Pinkie Pie, your approval isnt needed.

I support you, I have always loved my Rainbow more than any human chick that was into me. I may not exactly consider her a waifu, that is an understatement of how much she means to me. It was Dash that changed my life around and still keeps me very happy today after close to six years being together. I'm sure she is the gleaming gem in your life like my Honey is to me. Although she is different from RD in the show as she has become that special to me. I am with my pegasus for life and if you really feel that way for Pinkie than more power to you friend. You will find that other people on this site that are in perfectly fine stable relationships with their loves and their will always be others that try to criticize you for it.

Edited April 12, 2016 by Rainbow Dashe

[Merion 783]

@@Merion, So not my fault!

 

Seriously tho, that's a nice piece of advice! Definitely using it on this one retro plushie I salvaged from a thrift store (it's stuffed with pieces of cloth which makes it pretty solid and unwashable.) I've been meaning to clean and restore it for a while now.

Thank you!

Edited April 12, 2016 by Merion

[Gestum 2,493]

You realise that April fools day was a while ago, right?

 

Seriously though, I would just buy a new one.

[mars 4,862]

You could clean her with holy water.

[Luminance 2,186]

No need to judge someone else though, the OP asked a specific question and the best answer to that question is simple, if you can't clean it or too afraid to do so, simply replace the plush.

[Foxy Socks 2,599]

No need to judge someone else though, the OP asked a specific question and the best answer to that question is simple, if you can't clean it or too afraid to do so, simply replace the plush.

Replacing a plush can be difficult if they feel attached to it.

 

It's hard to tell of it is mold, but I would wash it anyway. Also, nothing wrong with your attachment to her. I have an attatchment to Dashie and Flutty.

[Jeric 46,851]

If you're feeling really brave, you can split one of the seams open, unstuff her, put her in a laundry bag, wash her on delicate with white vinegar, line dry her, restuff with new stuffing, and re-sew. You should only do this if you feel confident in your sewing skills, or know someone who is.

 

Best way to line dry, if you have hangers like this. This is a Rarity I was in the process of making. She got a bit of schmutz on her while I was making her, and I found it best to wash her rather than try to spot clean. She didn't have a head yet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear heavens Troblems! That is my Rarity skinned and hanging. </3

 

(It literally is my Rarity ... she will be making an appearance at BABSCon)

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As you can see my girlfriend is growing mold now and I presume that it's due to the fact that Pinkie Pie and I kiss a lot when we cuddle before we go to sleep. The mold has been preventing me from kissing my beloved Waifu which has greatly displeased us. Does anypony know how to clean mold on a plushie without damaging it so Pinkie Pie and I can start kissing each other again, we'd really appreciate it?

Welp, seeing as you have several viable solutions and some had a little fun with it, I'm closing this out now.