Cleaning a Nursery

Only Mary Poppins can make a child's room clean itself. You will need disinfecting wipes, soap, and these steps.

• Remove the padded topper. If it is vinyl, wipe it down with disinfecting wipes or a cloth dampened with water and dishwashing liquid. A cloth pad can go in the washing machine on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent. Toss a disposable pad in the wastebasket and replace it with a new one.
• Wipe down all sides of the changing table. In addition to cleaning the table itself, wipe down lotion bottles, ointment tubes, and containers of diaper wipes using disinfecting wipes or a cloth dampened with water and dishwashing liquid.
• Wipe down a vinyl or plastic mattress cover with a cloth dampened with water and dishwashing liquid. Dry with a clean cloth.
• Vacuum both sides of the mattress.
• Launder all the bedding. Wash the sheets, blankets, and bumper in water that is at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit. (Lower temperatures will not kill dust mites, which are a leading asthma-causing allergen in children.)
• Remove the diaper pail from the room. Clean it elsewhere to prevent germs from flying out into the clean nursery.
• Spray all-purpose cleaner both inside and outside to disinfect the pail. Wipe clean with a cloth.
• Clean all the toys. Use wrung-out disinfecting wipes for any plastic toy. Either wash on a gentle cycle in the machine or stow stuffed animals in resealable plastic bags and place them in the freezer for two days.

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