How to Clean and Maintain a Baby Stroller?

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You surely confirm cleanliness for everything that your baby uses, because it matters the health of your baby. At the same time, it matters your happiness. Same is the case for the stroller of your baby because it can be dirty in so many ways. Many of them are difficult to explain even. Here, a thorough process of cleaning and maintaining your baby stroller is illustrated to lengthen your stroller’s life.

Steps of Cleaning a Baby Stroller

Fabric Cleaning

At first, carefully read the instructions manual

You should start with reading the instruction manual of your particular stroller very carefully before you start cleaning. You will have all the important information to do the job properly.

After that, vacuum the whole stroller

Vacuuming the stroller is the first thing that you should do for the cleaning process. This will clean up all the loose dirt in the stroller. You can use an adjustable nozzle to clean the narrow spots.

Then, remove the fabric from the stroller

You should check in the user manual about how to remove the fabric from the stroller. Also, determine from the user manual whether it is machine washable or hand.

Disassemble the other removable parts

The removable parts like the basket, canopy and straps of the stroller should also be removed carefully as the instructions of the manual. This will help you clean it properly.

If fabric not removable

You can use a hose or a bucket and a mug to get the stroller wet and rinse properly. You can use soap, detergent and scrubber.

Finally, dry in the sun

Dry the stroller in the sun. But in the cold, rain or even in unsafe areas get it dried in the air. But don’t use a dryer.

Plastic Items Cleaning

• Remove the plastic accessories and for cleaning them, dipping into the warm soapy water. Also disinfect them with baby safe products. Avoid using harsh chemicals.
• Dry them in the air and set them up in the stroller.

Frame cleaning

• Use a soft cloth or sponge, detergent and warm water.
• Use a small brush for the narrow spots.
• Disinfect and deodorize.

Wheels & Tires Cleaning

• Use the baby wipes to clean the wheels and rims. You can also spray ED-40, but do it in an open air circulated place.So dirt will be removed within minutes. Dry them in the sun.
• Remove if there are any small branches or leaves stuck in the wheels.

• Wipe the tires and wheels and allow them under the sun to come in dried condition.

Rain Cover or Umbrella

Use a cloth and soapy warm water and wipe down.

Reassembling the Stroller

After all the parts get clean and dry, put them back to their own places accordingly. But before starting to reuse your stroller, an aseptic spray canmake it germ-free and a fragrant spray can make it fresher.

Cautions

• Never use bleach to clean any part of the stroller.
• Keep all the cleaning items away from the babies.
• Disinfect and deodorize all parts of the stroller.

Maintenance of a Baby Stroller

If you can ensure proper maintenance of your stroller you can use the product for a long time, even for your next child. Here go with some points for its proper maintenance.

• You should store your baby stroller in a dry place so that it does not get rusts.
• Clean the stroller immediately after every use. Or else the regular functionality may be hampered by the mud or sand or other dirt.
• You should not keep the stroller under the direct sun. It will fade its color quickly.

You should know the proper maintenance of your baby stroller to enjoy its optimum performance. Also this ensures serving your baby a pleasure ride. The proper maintenance contributes to using the stroller for a longer time. If you can maintain and clean your stroller by the above mentionedright directions, it would also be usable for your next children. Moreover, this will provide the comfort as well as hygiene to your sweet baby. Above all, through maintaining your stroller in correct direction you care your baby’s health.