This page has moved to a new address.

Nature Table, The Mess of It All

Natural Kids: Nature Table, The Mess of It All

Friday, April 15, 2011

Nature Table, The Mess of It All


Everything gets a little messy from time to time even our beloved Nature Table. Sticky hands and messy play can do a little damage but never fear all can be cleaned. With a little care your natural toys will last many lifetimes.



Unfinished Wooden Toys:
Regular care: Clean with a damp sponge, but do not soak unfinished wooden toys as they will absorb water. Alternatively, wipe gently with a cotton ball moistened with rubbing alcohol. Wood needs to have its natural moisture replenished in order to prevent it from drying out, warping or cracking. The best way to keep your wooden toys hydrated and well-nourished is with a natural oil or wax, like plain mineral oil or beeswax polish. Periodically rubbing with oil or beeswax will help refresh the wood and provide some protection.

Stains/Discolorations: Fine-grade sandpaper may be used to remove any discolorations/stains (from food, crayons, markers, etc.).

Water Damage: Fine-grade sandpaper may be used to restore the toy to its desired smoothness if the toy has been exposed to water and become rough.


Finished/Painted Wooden Toys:
Regular Care: Wash gently and quickly with soap and water. Please do not soak them.
Stains/Discolorations: Spray and wipe with a 50/50 mixture of white vinegar and water.


 Play silks
 Recommended care: Hand or delicate cycle cold wash, hang or air dry.


 Felted toys
Care: Spot clean with a damp sponge do not soak in water.  Best kept indoors.



There are other great items from our team members on the NaturalKids Team website:
http://www.naturalkidsstore.com/cat_tables.html

Please leave a comment and share with us some ways you celebrate spring!

Article by Beccijo, The Enchanted Cupboard

Labels: , , , , , , , , ,

5 Comments:

Blogger MamaWestWind said...

Great tips! Thanks

Becca

April 15, 2011 at 4:09 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

More cute ideas - I always love to check out your blog. :)

I'm a fellow blogger and I have a little award for you. Check out my next post at www.mamabirdwhatstheword.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

April 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM  
Blogger germandolls said...

Thanks so much for posting this! I think some people are really worried that natural toys might break when cleaned. Actually they hold up really nicely! In the long run they outlast plastic toys by generations! Awesome post!

April 16, 2011 at 5:53 AM  
Blogger Dria said...

There is a great blog post by Ruprecht on how to wash Dolls :
http://natural-kids.blogspot.com/2010/02/how-to-washing-and-taking-care-of.html

April 16, 2011 at 6:42 AM  
Blogger FeeVertelaine said...

I love to add some spring flower bulb (tulips, daffodil, jacynthe..) on my nature table...smell so good and to watch them bloom is so much fun!!!

April 21, 2011 at 3:27 PM  

Post a Comment

Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]

<< Home