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Use a wire comb or a toothbrush to try to get rid of any dirt, food, and other crud on the dog toy. A wire comb is good for getting this type of debris out of dog toys that have fake fur on them. The washing machine is probably the best way to clean a soft dog toy. Check the tags on stuffed animals to ensure they can be put in the washing machine. Wash them on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent or no detergent at all. Once the washing machine has finished you can run the toys through the dryer on low heat for about 30 minutes. You also could allow them to air dry. It's okay to throw tennis balls in the wash. Keep in mind that new tennis balls actually aren't good for dogs, so throw the ball in the dirt a few times before giving it back to your dog. That way the chemicals from the packaging won't irritate their throat. Try to remove as much excess crud as possible before you put the toy in the microwave. The heat from the microwave will do the rest to kill the bacteria and germs on the toy. Make sure you start by soaking the toys in water, ringing them out, and then placing them in the microwave. Run the microwave for 1 minute, keeping an eye on the toys while they heat. Be careful removing toys from the microwave, as they might be hot. Do not microwave a toy if it has any metal on it. Microwaving is a great idea for rope toys. Although it isn't a good idea to put stuffed animal toys or anything with plastic inside of it in the dishwasher, rope toys are fine. If you don't have a microwave and you want to clean a rope toy you can easily throw it in a dishwasher with no detergent. The more often you clean the toy the better condition it will stay in. If you want to use the toy for longer, take good care of it. You could kill your animal this way and it isn't worth the risk. The ASPCA says that using watered down bleach on non-porous toys is alright, but you should just stick with another cleaning solution that won't endanger your dog.
Clear off dirt and debris. Wash the toys in the washing machine. Microwave the soft and stuffed toys. Put dirty rope toys in the dishwasher. Clean frequently. Do not use bleach.