eBay Reseller Shows How She Cleans Plush
Here's the video I promised on how I clean plush.
Here's the detergent recipe I use:
In a 5 gallon bucket, mix hot water with 1 cup Borax, 1 cup washing soda, 1/2 cup Oxy Clean, and 1/2 cup citric acid. The citric acid will cause initial foaming when mixing, so add it before the bucket has a lot of water in it. I use 1 cup with a load of laundry.
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There are a pair of ladies on the show “the repair shop” who restore dolls and stuffed animals. They mix up soapy water but only use the foamy part of the soapy water to clean with. No water itself
What's great about this internet age, is that great people like you both can save stuff from going to the trash and enrich the lives of broad spectrum of customers with kids. Thanks for the instruction and good example of conscientious effort.
Hi, 2 years ago I went into a dry cleaners with some really expensive stuffed animals that I found they were Looney Tunes in nature and very old. I knew I'd be able to sell them but getting them clean was another story all together. So I had the bright idea to take them to the dry cleaners hoping that they would clean them for me. The gentleman in question looked at me like I was nuts. About a week ago I went in there to take some coats and saw a new sign that says they not only clean stuffed animals now but they also clean pillows and rejuvenate ugg boots. The problem was that they wanted between 10 and $20 per stuffed animal. It was my turn to look at them like they were crazy. Your way is a lot cheaper my friend and makes a lot more sense thank you for the info.
you can also put plush in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for 3 hours and that will kill mites etc
Now I can't get the picture out of my head of a plush duck with curly hair, lol.
Thank you for your tips on cleaning plush! I am just getting ready to start reselling on Poshmark and am very, very anxious that I will mess things up! I am 60years old. My husband will also help behind the scenes. We will not be doing KZhead in the beginning but are definitely not opposed to it in the future". Oh my…. Lol😅😂 I really do enjoy your and Roberts content, we would enjoy seeing more of him also! We enjoy the playful bickering between you! I find your voice, Rebel, tone very calming and authoritative. I am most thankful to have learned that the small plush and toys are worth money and that Loveys are worth money! I have several that I have picked up over time. Oh, and I am excited to try your laundry soap. My youngest daughter that’s married and I both have sensitive skin!l thanks again Rebel!
My voice comes from being in the military, mom to 5 boys, and a teacher, lol! Thanks so much! Best of luck on your reselling journey!
SO many wonderful, helpful ideas. Thank you for your thorough, simple explanations on how to approach many different issues a reseller may encounter. 😊
I've learned so much! Thank you for a great video 🤗
I love how thorough you clean your toys! My kids also have sensitive skin and 1 is allergic to cats and pet dander. This is awesome!
Guess I’m binging your videos today. Lol ..sounds like a great idea and I love this video. So great to know how to clean these different types of plush or stuffies.. as my granddaughter calls them. ❤🧸
Yet another great video !! Many thanks from Pittsburgh !!
Congratulations on 400! I love your informative videos on plush.
Thanks so much!
Rebel Thank you so much for the cleaning video. I really appreciate the way you explain things. It was a worth the wait video. CONGRATULATIONS ON 400! I'm so happy for you. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Tina from NC
Thanks Tina! Your comments always make me smile.
Omg thank you so much!! That was a ton of information you shared!! I'm learning a lot from you. Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
I just found you and your channel today and I'm so glad that I did! You've shared some very insightful tips and I can't thank you enough. I've subscribed and I can't wait to see more of your videos! This video has been so helpful~ 👍🤗
You are so welcome!
Congratulations on 400 subscribers!! Thank you for sharing how you clean your plush. Very helpful.
Thank you so much!
Great advice. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Rebel for the great advice on how to clean plush!!
You're welcome!
Thanks for this video! It was very helpful!
Yes those mainstay cleaners are really good!
great tips and you are so knowledgable!
I'm going back and watching your older videos because I just found ya'll on you tube a few months ago so glad I came across this one I buy either half gallon of odoban from dollar tree for $5 in the other section they have or gallon at Walmart for $10 I always add a little to my washer and I mix up my own spray bottles instead of buying there spray bottles much cheaper I buy dollar tree spot treatment like the spray and wash it's a little strong smelling sometimes when you spray it but it works and in your more recent videos you talk about the color grabbers I finally bought some from Publix when they had a sale I love them so thank you for everything yall do and share it does really help me
This is my first time and I found it very helpful, thank you
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching!
BOLO Reseller sent me over to your channel. Thanks for all the helpful tips!
Awesome! Thank you! Love Courtney's channel.
Thank you so much for sharing your cleaning methods. Much appreciate it.
This helps SO much!! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Thank you. I just wandered by and learned a lot from you. Thank you!
I'm so glad! Thanks!
This was a very helpful video. I have killed toys putting them in the dryer trying to sanitize/ kill bedbugs etc.. I will now just wash, so easy!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
You're welcome!
Appreciate all your tips. I use small dog brush to clean out that unnameable hook and loop. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
I'm going to have to try the dog brush. Thanks!
Thx for all the great info!!❤
You are so welcome!
Hi Rebel! I've been trying to catch up with my audio books this week, so I'm still not quite caught up to date with all of your videos. This cleaning video was great. I had watched it a few weeks ago. I watched it again this morning with new eyes, since I now have some plush to sell. I told my husband that we should get a steamer and he looked at me then reached under the bathroom cabinet and pulled out a hand-held one that he had bought a few months ago for some project. I laughed and said, "Oh, is that what that is?" LOL! 🤭 I had seen it under the sink and had no idea what it was. Ha!
I laughed because last week I was in my storage area and realized I have a steamer (possibly nicer than the one I bought) out there also. I must have bought it at some point to resell and it got tucked into a nook.
This is so helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Congrats on over 400 subscribers! Thanks so much for sharing all your tips-very helpful. I have the same sweater shaver and love it, I use it on blankets, clothes, plush. I laughed when you said “cookie fingers”, I know exactly what you mean!
Thanks so much! 6 kids - I have experience! lol.
You the plush queen for sure I have branched out in last few months to plush. I just enjoy the positivity they bring cute cuddly and so innocent. I have done well with them not near your level but the do sell decently and ez ship and good margins. After watching all your cleaning techniques I won't even tell you how I clean mine but it works. Congrats on 400 lets get to 1000 soon. Keep up the great work u2!!!
Thanks! Too many resellers skip the plush and they definitely have great margins. Yes, I'm a little over the top with my inventory but I absolutely love it.
I put them in our extremely large sanitizer after I clean them so they are ready for the next child
How do you clean yours Jason?
Love this for selling but also because I have kiddos and this helps! Thanks 😊
I'm so glad!
I learned so much from you on this video! Thank you for taking the time to do it. All kinds of practical tips and I’m definitely going to have to pull out my seam ripper! Has been a lot of years since I used that. I do have a question and maybe you mentioned and I missed but what is the brand of The fabric shaver? I ordered a couple off of Amazon to use all my personal sweaters etc. and I sent them back they were not effective. I’m looking for a good one.
Thanks so much! I bought the shaver at Walmart. It is Evercare. I don't use it a whole lot but it works for my purposes.
Great video, much needed information
Glad it was helpful!
Recently discovered your channel and you've come a long way...400 subscribers a year ago to 5.4k! Congrats!! I think it's great the lengths you go thru to clean your plush! I don't resell but I love plush and will often rescue them from thrift stores, esp the bins. I put them in a pillow case in our front loader washer regular cycle, warm water. Once I even pulled out a plush to discover it had an electronic voice box in it ... And it still worked! I also put most in the dryer (still in the pillow case) medium heat for 10-20 minutes, then let them air dry the rest of the way. If they have longer hair/fur they might not go in the dryer, but I use a dog comb to brush out and fluff their hair/fur.... It works wonders! I've cleaned and saved many a Sully (from Disney's Monsters Inc) that way 😉
I have always made sure my items are ready to play with. Of course, there are certain ones I can't wash and leave cleaning to the buyer but I think it is important.
Thank you for the great advice.
You are so welcome!
I just started with plush and toys and love it. I didn't realize I could use the stearmer to clean the stuffies I thought it would be to hot, so thank you for showing me how to do it. Funny how I use to make that exact detergent to save money and the kids hated it. They love the smell of Downy, however I just got my first feedback against my cleaning method for clothing. I guess I'll go back to old way for business. So much great information again. Thank you Vanessa
Glad you found it useful. What kind of complaint did you have about how you clean clothes?
@@TheRebelReseller Although the was clean that it smelt like a toxic wasteland.
Good video Rebel! I got a nice Standing Steamer for Christmas. I came back to review this video (I watched it when it first came out) to refresh my memory on when you and Robert use the steamer. I just picked up a bunch of plush at the bins including a few baby activity plush that I want to be careful with the cleaning process and not use harsh cleaners. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks for the tips.New sub here. Was wondering how you cleaned your plush. Great tips!!
Lots and lots of loads of laundry.
Thanks so much for this great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Rebel I'm new here and your the first person I've seen a how to on washing plush. Loved the video! Thank you very kindly for sharing. You really know your plush and your cleaning! Not to be nibby or pushy but please take this as me trying to be most helpful. I use to many years ago be a show dog breeder and laundry was a 4 loads a day just about every day in my 3 human home. We used towels for so much!!! And I would go to yard sales and buy tiny plush toys to send home with each puppy and used receiving blankets. Nothing knit or anything that had holes because a toe could get trapped and well it was my baby's! With buying used and even new I always washed with the best stuff that would disinfectant the items as much as I could do. The steaming I understand and I too bought a gun to clean corners in the dog room and window sills ect.. well for about the last 25 or so years I have been adding a hospital grade disinfectant to all my laundry toys included. It's not cheap until you start to use it. It last a long time really because you use so little really. And you can load it in a spray bottle and spray about any surface. I've always bought it at revivalhealth.com it's called Health Guard Laundry Additive & Disinfectant If you put it in a spray bottle and sprayed your plush and let air dry it disinfects and keeps it from molding and will work for I believe it's 6 or 8 months sitting on a shelf. It kills so many things and a mold growth inhibitor. I can't tell you all the good it has done for us. Parvo was running wild everywhere at one time back when I was showing and breeding and I truly feel this stuff kept my family safe. Once it dries your good to go. You can call or look the stuff up and they may have the list of all the things it kills it's a huge list and really just Penny's per use really. Great to use all through the house. If you order it ask for a print out of all the uses and mix for each use. I have alot of issues with perfume and smells myself and it's never given me any issues. Also just because I had minimum 3 bags of dog plush a week to wash with little down time for my big dogs what will speed up the drying time without using a dryer is to lay out on the sofa on a sheet and turn a floor fan blowing over them for few hours then turn over. I have doggy blowers so it helped a lot faster but also adds to the electric bill. I just wanted to be helpful. I hope you give it a try. I think they use to offer a money back guarantee you could ask it's been so long since I needed all those answers. But 6 to 8 months disinfected just sitting on a shelf still amazes me. Being hospital grade means a lot in my book. I hope you try it and please give me a heads up if you do and let me know what you think. Thanks again for the video I was afraid I would do it wrong and I sure would have. Big difference between a dog toy and collectables. Have a great day.
Thanks so much for all the info. I'll check into it.
Great tips!! Thank you!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for all the tips. I’ll try the wipes on the baby toys snd then steam.
Thank you @Rebel
There’s also dryers with a sanitize steam feature..great video! 👍🏽👍🏽
I did not know this, thank you
My dryer has that feature but I've not tested it yet to make sure it doesn't hurt the fur with too high temps. I'll have to try it out. That would save me even more time, lol!
@@TheRebelReseller I don’t have one myself but I’m will definitely be looking into buying one. Let us know if you try it. It would definitely save so much time.
@@prepper1024 you’re welcome 😊
Thank you!
Thanks for this video. It is so helpful! I have enjoyed watching many of your other videos too :). Have you ever surface cleaned a plush with a musty smell (one that can't be put in the washing machine) and been able to remove the smell?
Usually, I let them sit for a long time to try to decrease the smell. Others have said placing in the sun may help, sealed in a container with kitty litter, or using an ozone air purifier (I've not tried any of them though). I've also read to spray with vodka and let sit. Not tried that one either, lol. Those plush are tough though. I have listed them before and just stated that it had a musty smell and leaving to buyer to clean.
@@TheRebelReseller Thanks for the great tips. I will have to try some of them out.
I have one with no agitator! I have a suggestion: Use the SOAK on every wash! That is how I wash everything now. It really helps!
Ooh, good idea. I'll try that with the next batch!
@@TheRebelReseller I use it for all my cloths. Rebel I put a pair of pants that had a little dried mud on them and they came out with dried mud on them! I hate this type of machine but the soak feature has made a big difference!
Great video!!!
I just found you I'm glad I did keep it up.
Thank you. I've been watching your videos for a while.
Thank You ❣
You are so welcome
thank you some things i already do, some I just learned.
I'm always learning new things too. Thanks!
Thanks!
Thank you
Lots of good info here looks easy when you’re doing it thanks ehhhh
Thanks for the tips! Have you ever tried shout color catchers? You throw it in the wash and the dyes in the water are attracted to it. I use it in every load of our clothing. It’s amazing how much dye comes out of clothing that’s not very new. I wonder if it would work well with the plush….
I have not tried the color catcher but that is an excellent idea. I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks!
So very helpful, Rebel! Thank you. Does EBay and other platforms require sanitizing before selling? I know it’s the right thing to do but is it required ? Also, how do you keep your water bills in check? Seems like you’d be doing a lot of washes! Thanks again!!!!!
I don't think "sanitizing" is required but I do clean everything. I think most buyers also clean things received used especially baby items. At anytime, I have 4 grown boys here doing individual loads of laundry, cause momma does not do their laundry. My water bill isn't that bad.
Just wondering if it is just me or does anyone else find using a lint shaver relaxing... I LOVE to shave sweaters and things 🙄😁
I love using it! My husband has a lot of sweaters and I so enjoy getting his sweaters ready for the season! It's very satisfying.
Yes! Just like polishing silver is for me.
i put mine in a pillow case. rubber band the end. then toss in with regular laundry. take it out and let it air dry. dont put it in the dryer. works with cabbage patch or any plush doll or stuffed animal.
I also put mine in a pillow case. I do also dry mine (as long as it's dryable), but I also take them out of the bag from the dryer and set them out to air out and make sure they dry all the way thru. Works wonders.
Inspirational
Thank you 😊
You're welcome 😊
Enjoyed ❤
Thanks so much!
Rebel get a flea comb for cats/dogs. It is plastic and has very fine teeth. It cleans gunk off velcro with one pass
Ooh, good idea! Thanks.
Hi Rebel. I love your channel❣️ I found you through The Hustle Couple. Its nice to see someone who loves toys 🧸 and plush as much as I do. I have quite a few plush that still have the paper tags 🏷 so I have been wondering how I was going to get them clean. So you were saying that the plush with the nut shells inside can’t go in the washer? And besides that and felt, and electronics, what else do you not machine wash? Also, I have a front loader, is that OK?
Sometimes, plush with tags just can't be cleaned without running them through the washer. I just state that paper tags are loose in the listing. Of course, you won't be able to list as new but I seldom ever list as new anyway. Some vintage plush is stuffed with foam, foam pellets, or paper so be careful with them. I think front load would be about the same as mine - top load but no agitator. The newer aroma therapy plush shouldn't be washed as the pellets are not removable. I also try not to wash vintage plush with clothes on as it seems the clothes don't do well in the wash and look awful when I get them out to dry.
Thanks for another great video. Do ever use color catcher sheets against bleeding colors?
I started using them a few months ago (after this video I believe). I love them!
Congratulations on 400 subscribers! Would you mind putting your detergent recipe in the description of this video or in the comments please?
I added the recipe. My husband forgot to include it when the video was uploaded.
Thank you, I just started selling plush
Thank you, I have 3 vintage Garfield plushes that I picked up recently. They are a little musty smelling. Each has some felt and plastic pieces attached as they are decorated for different holidays. So, I don’t think I can wash them in the machine. I’ll try some of your suggestions to get them clean and smelling better. I’m a new subscriber and heard of you today from Bolo buddies. 👍🏻
Thanks for subbing. If you are somewhere with actual sunshine (we've had rain and yuck for days), try sitting them in the sun for a bit.
I've placed plush items in bag with baking soda for few days it take out odors
Thanks for sharing the tips. I find Persil gets rid of stains before even washing so I'll try that. One time I accidentally spilled iodine on a white shirt...it saved it hehe. I'm scared of cleaning the eyeballs because I have smudged the paint before.
I'm going to have to get the Persil and give it a try. Yeah, I've damaged quite a few things by trying to remove a mark with alcohol.
Great video in my listing I say we have dogs in all of them and that Non smoking home
Thank you for all of the good information! What do you do with plushes that still their cardboard tags attached (NWT)?
If it really need washed, then I remove the paper tag and include it (loose) in the bag when I list it.
Thank you! Just what I was waiting for. I had no idea that a steamer would do the sanitizing. Wonder if I could do the steam from the teapot method. :-) As for washing, I assume cold water, gentle cycle? or will that not get out enough of the water? Great job!
Yes, I use cold water but I use the regular cycle. Without an agitator, it seems to do ok. I also take off the water economy setting so that they get thoroughly soaked and rinsed.
@@TheRebelReseller Thank you.
There is a minimum amount of time at sterilization temperature required to kill organisms. I’m no scientist, but I would venture to say that waving a garment steamer over a plush is NOT going to cut it.
How do you dry it?
That's so funny ......as soon as I said DODO It went straight to an AD. Like they were sendoring you lololol.
This was an excellent video, Thank you. Have you ever been concerned with bugs at all? I've stayed away from the bins for fears about that.
No. I am more concerned with getting bugs from a hotel when we travel, then from second hand items I pick up at yard sales or the bins. Never been a problem.
Awesome, Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your wash recipe. Once mixed what amount do you put in the washer with out an agitator? Thank you for your time and videos.
1 use 1 cup. I'll be making some today also, lol. Thanks
@@TheRebelReseller so 1 C. Washing Soda, 1 C. Borax, 1/2 C. OxyClean, 1/2 C. Citric Acid in 5 G. bucket with HOW MUCH hot water since you can't really fill it to the top while mixing? THANK YOU! I'm learning a lot from this video!
Excellent video! For plushies with a low-pile fur, I use a clean ultra-soft toothbrush to fluff the fur up after washing. Works great for small areas such as around the face etc. Also for low-pile fur, a (manual) cashmere sweater defuzzer comb is amazing. I stopped using an electric defuzzer after accidentally making a hole in a very high-value cabbage patch kid dress 😖 I was being super careful at the time, and going really slowly. So I don’t use an electric defuzzer anymore, not worth the risk. I like using Arm and Hammer baby detergent to clean toys and clothes. It has enzymes in it that eat away most stains, but leave the fabric in great condition and it’s safe on colors. I think they make a fragrance-free version. The one I use has a very light fresh fragrance that doesn’t linger. I like this detergent because it’s very effective at cleaning, but safe for babies and children.
I'm going to have to look for that comb and I'll check into the detergent. Thanks for the info.
Fantastic info! I'm curious if you found a solution to the sharpie you were having trouble removing. I have a plush that I've tried alcohol and hand washing the spot with Deft, but I can't get it all. And I can't machine wash it.
I bought some Carbona Ink, Marker & Crayon Remover but haven't tried it yet. If all else fails, just use Sharpie marker and cover it up in a blob.
Thank you for the great video! What is the spray cleaner that you used on Chuck E Cheese to spot clean him?
I think it was something I picked up at Target but can't remember. I have been using Dreft multipurpose cleaner these days.
what polybags do you use and where do you purchase them? Thank you for all the great information!
I have about 5 different sizes ranging from 6x9 to 12x17. I want to get some larger ones that seal - like 18x24. I've been buying from theBoxery on both eBay and Amazon, whichever is cheaper lol. Valuemailers (or Threerb) is also a good company. I like to buy in sets of 500 or 1000.
So Rebel, that’s how you ship your plush? In a bag. I’m sure it’s less expensive for the buyer. I just didn’t know if the mail would destroy the bags.
Priceless info! I have damaged things-too rambunctious!! Ugh. Thanks
Happy to help! Thanks!
Anytime you're trying to remove sharpie marks on a hard or solid surface, one of the best and easiest is taking a new sharpie and coloring directly over the stain, then immediately wiping it off with alcohol. There's something in the ink that causes it to react when it't hit with fresh wet ink.
I'll have to try that next time. Thanks!
Magic eraser is good for sharpie and stains
Thank you for this video. I had been wondering about the vintage toys. Should we leave them as is or get them dry cleaned? I am afraid to wash it and ruin it.
I wouldn't dry clean. I do wash many of my plush. It depends on what it is stuffed with and any adornments on it.
Thanks for the tips! Does the steaming address any potential bed bug issues? Someone mentioned placing dry plush into the dryer on high heat for a bit to rid any hidden critters. Is that something you would suggest?
High heat would possibly damage the fur.
Front loaders are gentle on your clothes and toys but I always do the towel setting so that more water is added. And you have to manually program it for an extra rinse. Without extra rinse you'll probably notice your whites tend to yellow because they are not rinsed completely of detergent. In Europe they wash, then rinse twice for every load. Could laundry soap be carcinogenic? idk. Don't want that on our linens and clothes. Dreft laundry spotter. great at removing baby stains. LA awesome from dollar tree. the yellow one. has removed stains for me. Her recipe 1 c Washing Soda 1 c Borax 1/2 c Oxiclean 1/2 c citric acid mix in 5 gal bucket. I also purchased a brass cleaning tool/brush (harbor freight or where ever) to clean out my velcro, my vacuum roller, etc. when the bristles fill up with lint your carpets are not getting as clean.
I'm going to have to try the Awesome spray. I've heard several people mention it. We have a "deep fill" setting on my washer that I use with the plush so that I get enough water to cover them all. Yes, I do 3 rinses also. Thanks for the info!
ODOBAN is wonderful! I have pets and it takes the odor out of bedding ect!
Love Odoban too!
@@TheRebelReseller do u put odo ban or any scent killers in the steamer itself or spray on after?
Great video and helpful info!!! Thank you so very much. I have many plush to sell, since I'm so very attracted to them (always was - never in to dolls). I have one that might be Rushton . If I sent you a picture would you be able to tell me?
Easiest way is to post it in my Facebook group - The Rebel Reseller Hangout. That way lots of people can chime in.
❤TFS!
Non acetone nail polish takes off sharpie and other marks and sticker sometimes better then alcohol.
I need to get a bottle of that. Thanks for the suggestion.
i throw them in the washing machine on silk setting, always come out like brand new
Our daughter has psoriasis she uses Gain (I hate it as it has a strong smell). We have used the liquid SA8 I love it no smell she had no issue with the SA8 either. I also add baking soda to the water to help with cleaning and deodorizing. Where do you find the deodorizing spray, O would not mind trying that. Awesome (Dollar Store) is also a great cleaner.
The odoban is at Walmart. I have it in spray and a gallon jug for the wash, if needed.
Coke added to a wash with the detergent is incredible. It even removes diesel fuel. I put my husband's really dirty clothing in our laegevwasher, add a liter of Coke, and it's like msgic! Non-Toxic!
That's good to know.
I'm gonna have to try this for hubby's clothes... That diesel smell is so hard to get out!
So 2 examples, my battery toys are about 3 years old and have never gotten cleaned. Some look like it’s just dust and spots, how do I take off the dust and how to I take off the spot treatment chemicals I applied at first? And for the really dirty ones with battery. How to we clean them?
You might try baby wipes or a damp cloth to clean the dusty areas. I use a non-fragrance multipurpose cleaner to spot clean toys that can't go in the washer.
WD 40 for Sharpies. Use q-tips for small areas.
Great info, thanks. I need to get a bottle.
Rebel, I found you through Courtney @Bolobuddies a few months ago 😊. How do you clean infant toys with a rattle inside? Or an infant toy with a squeaker?
I still wash them in the washer. I let them sit for several days. You may have to squeeze the squeaker occasionally to get the water out.
I usually vacuum most of my plush before doing anything else to it.
That works too. Thanks!
I might have missed it - but with the ones that go in the washing machine - what temperature wash? cold? warm? hot? thanks
We wash them in cold water.
Have you tried any methods to attempt to protect the tags in the washer?
I think using a washer without an agitator has been the only thing that doesn't ruin them .... most of the time. There are certain tags that will always fade though. If the tag is important, like with some of the vintage Fisher Price, I will try to hand clean to save the quality of the tag.
I also sell on ebay and sell plush. I like your steam cleaning them Idea. I definately am going to start doing that before I sell them. I recently bought some plush from a garage sale. It was outside so I didn't initially smell the menthol cigarette smell on them. I wiped them all down with a sanitizer wipe. Put them outside in the sun to try to air clean them. Now i put them in a bag with baking soda to try to get that smell out. What do you use to get menthol smoke out??.
I try not to buy items that have been around smokers. I've never really been able to get the smell out. You could list it and disclose that it has a smoke smell. Don't store it with your other items.
@@TheRebelReseller I spot washed them, put them outside, used odoban and it finally worked. Took a while but I they finally smell fresh.