Should I just replace it or can I clean it?

JJ&BB1146

DD had some major vomiting episodes last night. The first was in her high chair where she threw up almost all of her dinner-apple/carrot puree. Even though DH cleaned it off really good, it still smells horrible! I can smell it from here and it's all the way across the room! Is there a better way to clean it that would help or should I just go buy a new one? (It's a Chicco Polly FWIW)

ssinca

Can you try febreze?

smb29

Does it have a fabric part you can take off and throw in the washer?

libbyann

Does the cover come off? I'd probably toss that in the wash on the gentle cycle and then let it air dry.

JJ&BB1146

No, the chair part is vinyl. It's really the straps that hold her in that smell so bad. Those don't come off. :-(

colleenor

When max threw up bad in his crib I had to wash the stuff2-3 times before the smell came out:(

FireChiefsBride

You may want to get a bowl of vinegar water and try literally dunking the straps in them and kind of working the material with your hands to get it fully saturated.

BLONDIE6FT

are you sure the straps don't come off? i thought ours didn't either, but then when i investigated further, they did unlock in the back. it wasn't easy, but they did come off.

if not, the vinegar idea is a good one!

Emer

I would take it outside and put the house on it after scrubbing it with vinegar.  Then let it hang out in the sun for a little while.

Nessia

Emer:

I would take it outside and put the house on it after scrubbing it with vinegar.  Then let it hang out in the sun for a little while.

Yeah I was going to suggest taking it outside for a really good cleaning. Shoot you might have to hose it off and let it dry in the sun.

JayandJack

I have that high chair and yes you can take the covers off and wash them. I do it on gentle but I do wash them. The straps are a pain to get off but they come off also. I threw them in a lingere bag and washed those.

Jack likes to suck on the straps and they get gross quickly. 

Temp13436125005166

our high chair had a vinyl-like pad (not a chicco, it was FP rainforest) and it was totally washable.  I didn't realize it until late but it washes great in wash machine!

JJ&BB1146

I got it! I had to unscrew a bunch of stuff, but I was able to get all of the straps off and put them in the washer. Fingers crossed I can get them all back on correctly.   Thanks for all your help!