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Can I machine-wash this?

megahofmegahof member
in February 2012 Moms

Yesterday I picked up a high chair for Sophie, and, well, let's just say its not in pristine condition. I'm not complaining, because I bought it from someone off Craigslist, and it normally goes for $170 - I got it for $30. It's not broken, but I don't think these parents ever once wiped it off after their kid(s) ate, so it's a little sticky. Fine, nothing a little elbow grease (ha, grease) won't fix. 

The Chicco web site says I'm not supposed to machine-wash the seat pads. But they're kind of grody, and they smell like old food. I know, ew. I think a good cycle with some Tide would do the trick. What do y'all think - can I throw these in the wash just once? I'm not going to make the universe explode or start a new black hole if I do, am I?

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  • mkarnsmkarns member

    I would either do that or take the hose and some soap to it, then let it dry in the sun. If the world ends today, though. We'll know the truth...It was your fault.

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    jk. I would wash it. Its not like theres a ton of money wasted if something happens, I doubt the soap will burn holes through it, and it cant be all that hard to recover. Worth a try!
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  • pinkshades05pinkshades05 member
    Might be worth a shot! I'd say go for it. Better than having to smell that everyday!

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  • heymommyheymommy member

    maybe on the gentle cycle??

    What about soaking them in a bucket of HOT soapy water for an hour or so. 

     

    ETA- I know what you are dealing with. I bought a wood high chair used. It was gross I had to scrub it down in the back yard. 

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  • laura.noellaura.noel member

    No new ideas, but I'd either try soaking it in hot soapy water, or the gentle cycle. Or maybe the former followed by the latter.

    I agree, who the heck makes a high chair cover that isn't machine washable? 

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  • karleegirlkarleegirl member
    I'd wash it on gentle and throw in some vinegar. Then let it air dry in the sun.
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