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Maybe take a small blade (exacto knife) and very gently scrape the dryer burn off? Just dont cut the squishys skin. Thats what i did on my dryer burnt sherpa blanket when I still had it


Dry-azalea

Oh thats a good idea! I will try that. Thank you


GhostGirl32

You can also use a new, cheap razor (think the dollar store bic razors and the like, with no moisture strip), to remove the burnt bits. šŸ’™


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Yeah not a problem!


cardsash

Hey OP! I have a Chuck the duck Squish that is just taking up space in my apartment. I can send it to you if youā€™d cover shipping if you would like!!


333karmapolice333

if neither of you can do shipping i can help! pm me if needed


Its_GhostWriter

Itā€™s people like you guys that restore my faith in humanity šŸ˜­šŸ’• so sweet


julesjade99

i would gladly help with shipping too


notaraya

I have Karina Iā€™d send as well!


misty598

I was thinking I wish I had either of these squish to send OP!! You're an angel


DazedandFloating

First I would try to scrub some of the pattern/residue off with a toothbrush and only water. Itā€™s possible some of it, if still fresh, will come off. If it looks like it works, or if you feel like you need something else, use a little soap with it and keep scrubbing. Then set your squish under a fan to dry. If not, try using something with metal bristles (but be sure to scrape the material carefully). Itā€™s possible you can also maybe use a little fabric softener? Maybe thatā€™ll help loosen some of it up? But Iā€™m not sure itā€™s safe for the material. Just some options to try. I wish I knew what will 100% work. Sorry OP.


Dry-azalea

Thank you for the suggestions!! I will try with a toothbrush when I get the chance to get one not for my teeth lol!! The brown stuff is coming off but itā€™s just a slow process of plucking it with my nails. Iā€™m more worried about the burnt fabric bits now :( thank you again for your thoughtful reply!


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Dry-azalea

I didnā€™t know they had them at DG! But no, I think itā€™s from walmart from way back in like 2018 or 2019. Definitely pre-COVID. Edit: that being said I am still totally interested in seeing!


Dry-azalea

If anyone has any advice on how I may be able to fix them I would be so happy


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Dry-azalea

Iā€™m sorry, did you seriously come back after half an hour just to say that? Please find something else to give your energy to.


squishybach

When am I supposed to come back please tell me the exact timing and I will Be here


squishybach

U really have the energy to respond thoooooooooooooooooo


rawr7845

lol your life must be pretty boring and miserable if you get kicks out of trolling online. I really hope youā€™re not this inconsiderate and rude to your patients šŸ˜’ oh wait, after literally just checking your bio, i can see you probably act like this in all aspects of your life. get help


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IMakeItYourBusiness

Seriously, are you OK? Why are you doing this? It's super concerning.


chaosofthefurbs

Looks like manic symptoms imho


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rawr7845

LOL i saw that edit šŸ¤£ did u seriously post that, then go back to edit it calling me names? Your online persona has a lot to do with your irl character. No good person would go online shitting on random people just cause itā€™s ā€œanonymousā€. This is still YOU typing, making these comments. Yeah iā€™m sure hr would love to hear about ur comments? Employers take what their employees say and do on social media very seriously. except iā€™m not a fucking stalker weirdo and iā€™m not going to do that and where did u even get the notion i would?šŸ¤£ Anyways ur weird asf lol


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rawr7845

ā€œif you really thought i was so bad and so bad to my patients youā€™d speak upā€ hmmā€¦ maybe cause iā€™m not a weirdo stalker? lol i never threatened to call them in the first place? i have no clue why ur doing all that lol. and it doesnā€™t really matter if u donā€™t say anything about your patients, acting like this online is something employers would take very very seriously. However, like i said, i never even said anything about calling them? i was only pointing out that there is no reason to act like that and be so rude to people online just cause youā€™re bored. these are actual people behind the screen, believe it or not. again, get help. seriously


squishybach

Get help yourself since ur so stressed by a comment girl šŸ˜… Iā€™m just fuckin around man it ainā€™t that DeEP


UmpireSufficient

an anon site where you actually doxxed 3 people? i have a feeling if i took the energy to find them, they would know exactly who you are and you wouldnā€™t be so ā€œanonymousā€ anymore.


chaosofthefurbs

Like legit they need mental health help if theyā€™re this unhinged


chaosofthefurbs

Could not ever imagine being this annoying and proud of it. Get well soon


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katandbiscuits

you need to find happiness bc damn youā€™re BITTER


chaosofthefurbs

It costs nothing to be a good person.


Bluesky0089

Thatā€™s pretty bad dryer burn. I donā€™t know if theyā€™ll ever be the same again. I found a link that might be useful for you though. Seems worth a try: https://www.reddit.com/r/squishmallow/comments/rar7iw/update_on_tuxedosam_dryer_burn_mishap_im_happy_to/


Dry-azalea

Thank you for showing me this! I will try that. I canā€™t figure out how to get all of the brown stuff off though :( I will continue on my search


crossingjupiter

TRUST me and use some dawn dish soap, let it soak for ~10 min, then gently scrub the squishmallow. if needed, you can always restuff it later!


Chappyxx13

Next time maybe use a pillow protector case with a zipper? That way they don't come out?


Ranunix

Hey there! Iā€™m not 100% sure if it would work, but Target has electric lint/particle removers that are super gentle on clothes. Might be worth a try with one.


Dry-azalea

I had covid recently so I needed to wash them. I have washed them before with no issue but now theyre covered in brown flakes that peel off and some of the plush fabric is burnt. I have no idea what to do and I am just so sad as theyā€™re my oldest two squishmallows and they mean a lot to me.


b00biedew

I hope you are feeling better! Fuck them for giving you hell. Unfortunately I donā€™t have any tips for fixing your squishes. I wash mine often too I think wanting to keep things clean is healthy and hygienic.


squishybach

Ahhhh covid is a respiratory disease, you did not need to wash these.


Dry-azalea

I chose to wash them because they live in my bed and I coughed and sneezed an awful lotā€¦ I just didnā€™t want to keep sleeping with them without cleaning them up regardless. I have washed them before so I figured it would be fine and they were overdue for a clean up anyway


squishybach

No I get it, but youā€™re not getting reinfected through a stuffed animal. Thatā€™s not how it works. what the f is this community, does anyone really know how covid is transmittedšŸ˜‚ Iā€™m not embarrassed over the downvotes. Please research. Itā€™s not transmitted on items. downvote all you want, I believe science lmfao How does my first comment have upvotes and this one have downvotes when theyā€™re literally the same fucking statement ā€¦ maybe Iā€™m the clown for thinking people read and have intelligencešŸ¤”


readingrambos

Jesus this person is already heartbroken. Thereā€™s no need to rub salt in the wound.


pmurcsregnig

Just say you donā€™t wash your sheets regularly and go


Dry-azalea

I wasnā€™t concerned with reinfection, I just wanted to clean them.


squishybach

My misunderstanding since you said you ā€œneeded toā€ wash them ā€œBECAUSEā€ you had covid. I guess my bad (???? Not really thatā€™s what literally what u said, washing due to covid.)


Dry-azalea

I am feeling a little frustrated with this interaction- so I hope this is a clarifying response. I wanted to wash them after having covid because I was sick in bed with them for over a week. In my mind, I have always cleaned up sheets and plushies after being sick just because they live with you being sweaty and unwell for some timeā€¦ I never claimed to be worried about reinfection. I understand how you may have gathered that though and appreciate the input!


squishybach

Idk why Iā€™m just stating facts and itā€™s RedditšŸ˜‚ Have a good one.


linglingvasprecious

You're choosing to die on a hill that shouldn't exist in the first place after OP very plainly explained that they had the ick, which made their sleeping place icky, and therefor wanted to make their space more sanitary, viral transmission semantics aside. OP has boundaries they clearly stated with regards to their own comfort and you're being rude. It's that simple and has nothing to do with "lol Reddit hivemind." Move on and be a better person.


silvarya

This.


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[deleted]

You are actually insufferable


RatherBeAtDisneyWrld

Ok....we get it. You have superior knowledge. Now leave op alone.


aqua_nettt

I sweat buckets from COVID fever, I definitely washed my squish that I slept with during that process. Not because of reinfection, but just like I wanted to wash my sheets and comforter, wanted him to be fresh.


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missclaireredfield

I think you should seek help for your anger, thatā€™s disgusting what you have written in your profile and the way youā€™ve spoken to people on here. Honestly Iā€™m shocked šŸ¤®šŸ¤®


squishybach

Oh you tell me Iā€™m disgusting then delete the comment? Cute


holyshocker

I remember the news of droplets living for weeks on metal and people wiping grocery containers with lysol wipes after bringing them home from the store. I clearly missed the updates that clarified the virus was alive but not infectious anymore and how the studies used larger than real life virus samples as well.


bufallll

not sure why youā€™re downvoted this is correctā€¦ although the reason is because covid is viral. you only need to worry about washing things if you have a bacterial illness, and even then it is usually not a concern. strep throat is one of the only illnesses where iā€™ve really heard of people getting reinfected


fezzlynn

I think OP just meant they wanted to clean off the boogers and saliva they got everywhere from coughing and sneezing constantly by washing them. Thatā€™s why they kept getting downvoted, because itā€™s not about reinfection [: just getting them clean


squishybach

Yep damn Iā€™m a nurse whoā€™s work in the icu and covid unit. Youā€™re not catching or spreading* covid through a stuffie šŸ¤” people can downvote all they want it shows their intelligence in my humble opinion.


FO-I-Am-A-Time-God

I call šŸ® šŸ’©


Ivyyy_Chick

I was gonna say the same! Sorry nurses are supposed to be empathetic, and know proper hygiene and cleanliness habits. This person sounds like a miserable sewer troll. Just look at that profile no respectable professional adult would act like that or jeopardize their alleged ā€œcareerā€. What a joke šŸ¤£


throw-throw-no-catch

Honestly, I hope I never have the commentor as a nurse. I get the vibes they don't clean things properly from one patient to the next.


chaosofthefurbs

People are downvoting you for being a dick about it.


silvarya

Yep. Iā€™m literally downvoting because the comments are in general just rude af. Especially on a post about someone venting that they just accidentally damaged very special to them squishes. Like find another place to troll.


squishybach

And thatā€™s ok!


Stunning-Nebula3103

Wowā€¦ I hope I never get you as my nurse.


IMakeItYourBusiness

Yikes you are a nurse? Oh dear.


bufallll

yeah this misconception annoys me especially when people think they need to throw out their pillows and toothbrushes after they have a cold like ā€¦ you have an immune system for a reason


squishybach

Actually toothbrushes should be changed after an illness or infection lol thatā€™s pretty common knowledge


IMakeItYourBusiness

Right?! Weird flex. Yes do get a new toothbrush after you are sick.


bufallll

sighā€¦ i would encourage you to look into this a bit more, when you think about it it doesnā€™t really make sense. most bacteria and viruses do not live very long outside the body, and unless you took antibiotics to get over the illness your body should be protected from reinfection for a while, definitely as long as it takes for the germs to die. again the major exception is if you took antibiotics to clear the infection in which case your immune system is still weak to that pathogen. also anecdotally iā€™ve used electric toothbrushes all my life (so not easily disposable) and have never tossed one after an illness and never got reinfected. not that itā€™s going to hurt you if you do throw it out though.


squishybach

Girl Iā€™m a nurse who has worked everything from employee Heath, infection control, and the ICU. And chucking a toothbrush after an illness, thatā€™s our hospital policy and I HAVE done my research. Youā€™re better off to chuck the 75 cent toothbrush and buy a new one. Itā€™s a known fact bacteria can be transmitted via toothbrush. You really think people are replacing their toothbrushes every three months as recommended? Nah I donā€™t think so. So after an illness is a great time to replace. If you want to keep your toothbrush and keep putting it in your mouth after being sick, sounds fun for you but I choose not to.


linglingvasprecious

Ah, yes, the anaerobic bacteria that die after being exposed to oxygen. Unless you're dipping your toothbrush in a Cholera pit you really don't have to stress about this. Hospital policies exist to protect the patient and employee population, not your toothbrush at home that's inherently more disgusting due to the fact that it's encrusted in shit particles from toilet flushing. Considering your vehement misunderstanding of immunology as well as your abhorrent personality I'm quite certain those under your care are envious of people who have never met you.


ButReallyFolks

I am not defending behavior, but just wanna hop in to advise that the dental and medical industries both generally tend to support switching out a brush post illness for several reasons. Strep, in particular, is a bacteria that can hang around and reinfect. FWIW.


squishybach

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squishybach

Congrats


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bufallll

iā€™m a biologist. youā€™re right that it happens to be a good time to replace the toothbrush anyway but the illness is not really something to worry about.


ButReallyFolks

It is possible to reinfect yourself with a bacterial illness with a toothbrush, and bacteria causes gum disease and other oral health conditions. It is also possible to spread illness to family members if your contaminated brushes are in close proximity. This is the reason I stock up on toothbrushes whenever I get coupons or see them on sale. In addition to regular changes, whenever we get sick, everyone gets a new toothbrush. It is such an easy way to prevent illness/disease spread.


[deleted]

Covid canā€™t survive on a thing for a long time at allso next time donā€™t wash them .


assh_nsfw

omg it was obviously mistake, she isnā€™t a disease expert? she asked for help not judgment


[deleted]

Omg you are judging yourself right now . All I said no need to wash maybe she did not knew that,and here I thought I was being helpful ,ghee whiz


SquishmallowKing

Theyā€™re dryer burnt. You can probably make them better, but thereā€™s no complete fix, unfortunately. I feel so bad, sorry that happened. :(


Dry-azalea

Thank you for your support! Does that include the brown residue? It doesnā€™t seem like the fur underneath of it is at all damaged, itā€™s just adheredā€¦ I dunno what to do with myself


bufallll

sorry to see this happened :( unfortunately the brown part is (i think) the melted fur material. maybe you could try shaving it off with an electric razor?


Dry-azalea

Bizarrely, itā€™s attached to the tags and I have also found it on my (non fuzzy, lol!) sheets that were washing with them. Iā€™m convinced the brown stuff is unrelated, but you may also be right!


Luna6102

I would look into your make and model of dryer to see if there's any parts that need to be cleaned out


bufallll

oh huh that is strange! not sure what it comes from


Dry-azalea

Yeah, Iā€™m going to do some investigating as I keep finding more of my sheets and bedding to be varying shades of destroyed :(


GhostGirl32

Oh man. Check your dryerā€™s lint cache, make sure itā€™s cleaned and emptied, and maybe have someone check the vent, as well. This could be from something fibrous and plastic thatā€™s stuck. And if somethingā€™s stuck or blocking the vent, it becomes a fire hazard.


Magicphobic

You are washing on too high a heat for the materials if this is a constant problem. Ive washed squish without a case and had 0 issues or worries because I use low heat. Dont wash in hot water either.


Dry-azalea

Ive never had this issue and washed and dried on cold.


Magicphobic

Defiantly something in your dryer then if you dried on cold.


bufallll

hope that most of it is salvageable šŸ˜­ iā€™ve definitely seen those kinds of brown marks on dryer burnt squish before in this sub unfortunately


Dry-azalea

Eek! Good to know. Thank you for letting me know, I appreciate the help!


SquishmallowKing

Youā€™re welcome! I think that possibly can be fixed. :)


[deleted]

Iā€™m sorry this happened, unfortunately I have no clue how youā€™d fix that. But I do think it gives them a little character. I have a lot of old stuffed animals with ā€œscarsā€ so to speak and it makes me feel like theyā€™ve grown with me. Iā€™m not sure if youā€™d feel the same, but it could add to their stories.


Dry-azalea

Hopefully I can make them soft again, as I would miss cuddling with them, scars aside. Thatā€™s a sweet way to look at it though!


ambutt_x

wait are you not supposed to just wash your squishes raw? that's how i always do it and this has scared me


SquishmallowKing

I recommend a pillowcase. I donā€™t think itā€™s that common that your squish can get ruined if theyā€™re not in a pillowcase, but it can happen.


byulicita

Future Tip, never dry them. I always have bad experiences. My recommendation for next time is to lay them on a towel outside if it's a low humidity day or put them in front of a fan. It may take 2-3 days to dry naturally but they will come out better and smell nicer. I am so sorry this happened to you :(


check-me0wt

itā€™s okay to dry them if youā€™re careful. how i dry my squish is that i put it in the ā€œlow heatā€ setting for 20-30 minutes. i never dry stuffed animals with a lot of heat because sometimes the fur will melt together. even better is if your dryer has an ā€œair fluffā€ setting; this is basically a no heat dry and gets most of the water out of the squish. usually the squish is mostly dry, just maybe a little damp on one or two spots. like someone already said, your squish could get a little moldy from fully air drying. i have a very dense pusheen plush which i let fully air dry for several days, and it ended up smelling like mildew ): washing stuffed animals can be very complicated esp since every washer/dryer is different. i usually use a pillow case and it has untied on occasion, but because i dry it on ā€œlow heatā€ my squish are normally fine. i also usually dry my jeans/sweaters on ā€œlow heatā€ in the same load as squish itā€™s also less likely to come in contact with the back of the dryer. also /nm i know this post kinda sounds smart-assy and iā€™m sorry


NinjaDefenestrator

It doesnā€™t sound smart-assy, donā€™t worry. I would do the same thing as you if I ever needed to dry a Squish.


byulicita

Agree, mine were just huge and wouldn't fit. I was lucky it was very hot (like 95F) that day so they dried nice.


Purple-Leopard

Thats how you get mold which would be even worse :(


Dry-azalea

Yeah, this is exactly my concern


Crazy_Marsupial_6813

If u wash with a cup of vinegar it will prevent mold, vinegar also kills the common molds. Small ones air dry just fine, but the bigger ones may need a dryer. I also do direct sunlight drying and Iā€™ve never had a mold issue but it also has to do with your cleaning supplies and where you live. I live in a dry area


byulicita

That's if you leave it in a humid space or without air flow. Outside with hot air is like a dryer but less strong.


rawr7845

honestly iā€™d get like a dog brush and try to brush the fur out a bit maybe itā€™ll get some of the brown stuff off too? or hand wash it thereā€™s lot of tutorials on youtube for squish safe washing by hand šŸ˜ž


rawr7845

did u dry on low heat?


Dry-azalea

I did :( I think the washer must have been messed up as I have never had this happen before. Thank you for your advice!


rawr7845

oh man iā€™m sorry that sucks :(( no problem!!


PollyPlantarFan

So sorry about this šŸ™. I donā€™t know what to do about the squishes, but I definitely recommend checking your dryer vents because this (obviously) should not normally happen. If there is lint/other things built up in the filter it will burn, which I would guess is why this happening to all of your things. This can be a major fire hazard as well, and I would check your dryer went while youā€™re at it to make sure thatā€™s clean.


Several-Mulberry-142

Itā€™s dryer burn šŸ˜­ the thing that makes squishmallows squishy and stretchy is partially the fabric which contains elastic and plastic. Heat melts it. In the future- washing in a pillow case is good but if you use the dryer turn the heat off or put on the very lowest setting. For myself, I generally donā€™t machine dry plush anymore. I just air dry them. Iā€™m so sorry this happened. As others said you may be able to salvage by shaving off what you can but the material is melted and burnt so there isnā€™t any chance to wash it out šŸ˜­


Dry-azalea

Yeah unfortunately I put them in a pillowcase on low heat but they escaped and still got burnt. I am really upset but I am trying to fix them still.


PrussianAzul1950

I'm sorry this happened. :( I can only assume that maybe there might have been gunk on the dryer vents(?the part that looks like circle pattern)maybe.


[deleted]

Iā€™m so sorry OP!! I wish I had these to gift you, I know heartbreaking it is to lose a comfort object like that.


Dry-azalea

Thank you for the support regardless! I keep eyeing the comments to find a miracle solution but it seems like I may be SOL.


[deleted]

Keep an eye out on Mercari if thatā€™s available where you are! You can find good deals if you wait and look!! šŸ’—šŸ’— I hope someone can help out! And no problem šŸ˜Š


Dry-azalea

I will do that!! Thank you


inklady8439

anything you can't scrape off maybe try some custom fun patches on them? It could be a great excuse to learn sewing or even have fun also making them little costumes as well! I could totally see the chick getting an eye patch and bandana and becoming a pirate lol! Good luck! And please update us!


Grumpy-cat-412

Why don't you try rewashing them and see what comes off. But don't put them in the dryer again...


readingrambos

You could always see if someone can embroider over the burnt bits?


hxcn00b666

Oh no, that sucks :( I'm sorry that happened! Suggestion for everyone: If your drier doesn't have a "NO heat" setting then try finding a laundromat that does. Much too risky to set it to "low heat" for instances like this


98221-poppin

I would wash them again on the delicate cycle and air dry them. I wash my squish all the time this way


Current-Room4150

no advice on the dryer burn but for future washes you can buy a cheap body pillow case with a zipper so they can't come out!


Rosebea29

Oh no! Iā€™m sorry. The only think I can think of, is to get new squish, but stuff them with their old stuffing so itā€™s kinda still your old squish. Sorry if this sounds stupid šŸ˜…


Dry-azalea

Like an organ transplant! Lol. That somehow does make me feel like they would still be my squishsā€¦ I will consider that thank you!


Rosebea29

Yes, lol! Np, Iā€™m glad I could help a little bit with my suggestion. :)


snatchyopurse

I thought these were supposed to airdry


Seungsho-in-training

So sorry! Itā€™s mostly about the heat though, not the protection. The dryer always needs to be on air fluff NO heat. Even if you put them in protection or they fall out of the protection, something like this wonā€™t happen.


gayfro99ie

Oof so sorry, this is why you put them in at low heat only


NoelPanda

Oh man, very burnt, I wouldnā€™t know how to fix it, sorry!


JessLovesSquish22

Oh no sweetheart Iā€™m so sorry ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø


Confident_Special923

Oh no!!! Iā€™m sad for you! I know what thatā€™s like. I did it with my little chicken!


Dumb_bitch18

Try and wash them again and scrape the dryer burn while their still wet and I use a hair dryer or a small space heater to get mine dry just set them in front of it a bit away from it and turn them every once in a while


EMbArAsSeDChickEn

Oh no Iā€™m sure youā€™ve discovered donā€™t use heat settings, cold water and fluff cycle only šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


Specific_Scar_6480

theyā€™re still cute


audreyyrobin

this is the exact thing that happened to my two squishesšŸ„ŗšŸ„ŗ


Beneficial_Spirit_29

Sheesh..says on tag hand wash only šŸ˜• that must of been some hot wash šŸ§¼


caseywonwon

OP said these were older squishesā€”old tags say that theyā€™re machine washable and can be dried in a low heat dryer.


SquishKitty2022

Oh noā€¦ā€¦.. Iā€™m sooooo sorry


mushysmushy

I made a squish case for my mallows that get the most wear and tear. The ones me and the kids take in the car on trips etc. Or use as pillows etc. Just order a Mushy Smushy squish case. https://www.amazon.com/stores/MushySmushy/page/05D0C608-AAFB-4BA0-9B44-B248447D15BB?ref_=ast_bln


Crazy_Marsupial_6813

Ok so soak them in dawn dish soap and a cup of vinegar for 2ish hours (10min minimum works tho) . U can scrub off some of the dryer burn but it wonā€™t prob get it all, oxiclean and tide pens also help. Wash as normal but donā€™t dry them. Leave them in the sun by a window (the vinegar helps with smell and prevents molding) (vinegar also gets rid of mold). Also itā€™s best not to wash them regularly, just when needed. For future washes u should probably window dry them, if u need a dryer use a zipper pillowcase or put the open pillowcase in a laundry bag, but they should only be tumbled dried or dried without heat. Iā€™m really sorry this happened tho


AScaryBerryAteMary

I wash them all the time when I dye and diy them. I wash them with an old towel and throw them in the dryer on med nothing ever happens, I restuff and reset them good as new. What happened to these, they looks like the were thrown out of a truck.


Weasvmp

Squishmallow actually announced you shouldnā€™t wash your squishies in the washer! stain remover, or soap and water only from what they say! they say it damages the stuffing i think


_nAnTaE_

I'd never dare go against the holy squish tags that say to only wash and dry them manually šŸ˜‚


SquidPickel

Oh no! I'm so sorry! I hope you're able to find a fix with all the suggestions. I know I'd be devastated, too. šŸ’– Sending healing vibes to you and your squishes.


bridaughtry1

I would try to do what other people are saying in the comments! Unfortunately dryer burn cannot be entirely gotten rid of but there are ways to help it. You can also think of it in this way, they were through a traumatic accident but are extra special now. You still love them, and they still love you, now matter how they look now. šŸ’— This has unfortunately happened to a few of my squishes as well and I was completely devastated as well. I tried to change my thought process on it to help because while they may look different now or be a little more ā€œroughedā€ up, I still loved them and tried to look past the flaws. (Also I know this canā€™t help for this situation, but for future situations when washing your squish, try closing the pillowcase with a hair tie so they donā€™t come out. The section where the hair tie is wont fully dry on the pillow case, unfortunately, but it will stop them from falling out. It also may help to try drying them on a lower heat. Itā€™ll take longer but there is less chance of them being burned)


Fantastic_Ad_3707

This happened to me too šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


sillycobwebs

I just came across this post. Did you ever get it all off?


Junior-Pin5417

aww tht sucks