Mochi squish toys are fantastic for building children’s hand strength, tactile skills, as well as providing countless hours of fun. However, much like any well-loved toy, they can get filthy over time.
With all the dirt and dust collection, it is vital to learn how to clean mochi squishies. In this guide, you will learn how to clean four varieties of squish toys, including mochi-style toys.
How To Clean Mochi Squishies
The first step to cleaning squishies is understanding what time of squishy you have. Here are the most popular styles we will cover.
Types of Squish Toys
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Silicone Squishies (Mochi Style):
- Silicon squishies are characterized by their small size and stickiness. Most of the time these small toys look like little animals or figures. Mochi squishies are the most popular brand in the silicone space. This will be the focus of this guide.
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Foam Squishies
- Foam squishes are one of the most satisfying styles of stress toys. This style of squishy condenses when it is played with and then slowly regains its shape to form a cute caricature. Cleaning foam must be done in a very particular way to avoid damage.
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Fabric Covered Squishies
- Some foam-style squishies are covered in fabrics to provide a new texture for children to play with. This fabric adds a new level to the cleaning process but can be done easily.
Mochi Squishies Cleaning Steps (Silicone Style)
Mochi squishies are known for collecting dirt and dust extremely easily due to their sticky exterior coating.
How To Remove Dust From Mochi Squishy
- Dust can easily be removed from mochi toys by using scotch tape.
- Using a piece of scotch tape, dab the entire exterior of the toy to remove all of the dust.
If your mochi squishy is still grimey and dirty, continue on to the following steps:
How To Remove Dirt and Bacteria From Mochi Squishy
If the silicone squishy is extremely dirty, follow these steps to make it germ-free.
- Fill a container big that will fit all the squishies with cold water and dawn soap.
- Place the squishy toys into the water and let them sit for 5 minutes.
- If the dirt has not floated off of the silicone, rub the toys gently with your fingertips.
- Avoid rubbing any surface gem or medallions as they could fall off.
- Let the toys dry.
- After they have dried off, rub corn starch over the squishy to stop it from being sticky.
- Remove excess corn starch with a wet cloth.
- If any decorations came off, reapply them with a small amount of glue.
Congrats! You have officially cleaned a mochi squishy.
How To Clean Foam Squishy
The challenge with cleaning foam squish toys is that they can not get too wet. If they do, they will absorb lots of water and become moldy on the inside. Luckily, there are a few ways to combat this issue.
Option 1: Remove Dust and Dirt
- To remove small amounts of dust and dirt, use a damp washcloth on the surface of the foam toy
- Make sure to work all the way around the surface of the foam toy to remove as much debris as possible
- Avoid wiping with too much pressure as that can cause water to seep into the foam
Option 2: Remove Heavy Grime and Bacteria
- Use child-safe disinfectant wipes to wipe the entire surface of the foam squish toy. The disinfectant wipe will ensure that the toy is completely sanitized.
- Make sure to work all the way around the surface of the foam toy to remove as much debris as possible.
- Avoid wiping with too much pressure as that can cause water to seep into the foam.
How To Clean Fabric Covered Squishy
Fabric is always most effectively cleaned when it is thrown in the washing machine, but there is a problem. If this is done with a fabric-covered foam squishy, the squishy will absorb too much water, and mold.
Here’s what you can do to spot treat the fabric:
- Apply a small amount of mild detergent to the surface of the fabric.
- Use a damp washcloth to scrub the detergent into the fabrics, loosening up any stains or debris present.
- To rinse, run a damp washcloth over the area once more.
If the fabric is too gross to touch (you know how kids get), then you can try the washing machine. Be warned this may ruin the squishy for good.
- Put your squishes into a cotton pillowcase and tie the top in a knot.
- Put them in the washing machine with a mild detergent on a cold wash. If the water is hot, the squishy will melt.
- Leave them in their pillowcase and machine dry the toy on the air dry or cool setting. This will likely take multiple sessions.
- Do not put them on high heat as this will melt the toys, and they won’t be as malleable.
Mochi Squishy FAQ
How To Make Mochi Squishy
- Did you know that you can make one of your child’s favorite toys right at home? Check out this fantastic visual guide on how to make mochi squishies at home without hitohada gel.
Can You Wash Mochi Squishies?
- Yes, you can wash mochi squishes. If your mochi squishy only has a little bit of dirt or dust, use a piece of scotch tape to dab the dust off of the surface. If it needs to be washed more, fill a tub with cold water and soap, let the squishy sit, rub the dirt off with your fingers, and then dry the squish toy.