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Lisabelle

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Stuffed Unicorn toy
Jun 2^nd, 2005 at 11:37am

Hi All,

I've had a cute little stuffed unicorn toy for about 22 years now. Grin

I always wanted to wash him but I was afraid he would fall apart. Well the other day I buckled down and put him in the washer in a pillow case and then in the dryer. He came out nice and white! Problem is his long mane and tail are all matted and even if I brush it it will not go straight. Embarrassed

I really love the little guy and was wondering if anyone had any idea on how to get the mats out.

Thanks! Roll Eyes

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AtlantisAllure Sapphire Offline Posts: 187 Hot and humid...For now. Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #1 - Jun 2^nd, 2005 at 2:18pm I've washed stuffed animals before and had the same thing happen! They come out with crazy matted hair. I am not sure what can be done about it. Did you dry your unicorn? Thats the mistake I made. I fried the poor animals hair! Sorry I am not any help.
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Lisabelle Stardust Offline Kami wa onna no inochi - A womens hair is her life Posts: 2797 Southern Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #2 - Jun 2^nd, 2005 at 3:57pm AtlantisAllure, Yeah I think putting him in the dryer is what did it.
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Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy
Reply #3 - Jun 2^nd, 2005 at 10:16pm

Jojoba oil? Works for my hair??
Just kidding.

More seriously, thinking off the top of my head:
What about a (very)diluted fabric softener, just dampening the mane and tail to see if it will settle things. -- *disclaimer* I've never done it, but since it withstood the washing I don't think this would do any more harm *crosses fingers*

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Lisabelle Stardust Offline Kami wa onna no inochi - A womens hair is her life Posts: 2797 Southern Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #4 - Jun 3^rd, 2005 at 10:47am I was thinking of putting a CO in the toys mane and tail and then try to comb it out. Hmmm.. the fabric soften sounds interesting. I'll give this all a try this weekend. Wish me luck
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Kathleen Ruby Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 77	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #5 - Jun 4^th, 2005 at 7:50am Personaly I would have handwashed it, but good luck with trying to fix it!
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gabi Ex Member	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #6 - Jun 4^th, 2005 at 8:33pm I share my toys with my dogs so they get drooled and therefore washed and dryed , nevertheless, same problem, I think maybe I would try silicon, a spray on maybe? Those slicker brushes they make for dogs and cats are helpful. Be sure to let us know ...g
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Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy
Reply #7 - Jun 4^th, 2005 at 10:11pm

One time when I was walking my dog I found a cute little teddy bear in the street so of course I rescued the poor little thing. It was dirty so I washed it in the machine then hung it up to dry but it was drying so slowly that decided to I put it in the dryer. Yup, it came out curly. Undecided

He's still really cute Kiss

just a curly little bear so I put a fresh ribbon on him and have him sitting in a chair in my room. Cheesy

It was the dryer that did it because he was fine after coming out of the washing machine.

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Lisabelle Stardust Offline Kami wa onna no inochi - A womens hair is her life Posts: 2797 Southern Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #8 - Jun 5^th, 2005 at 12:43pm And now the up date!! Okay last night I wetted the toys mane and tail then worked in some VO5 CO then rinsed and combed it out twice. It worked okay I let him dry over night and this morning he looks great and smells really nice!! Mind, he did loose some hair in the combing but not too much
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bikerbraid Shooting Star Offline Life is short, Break the rules Posts: 6569 Bike Paths of the Midwest Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #9 - Jun 5^th, 2005 at 9:26pm I'm sure your Unicorn greatly appreciates the special treatment.
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Autumn Emerald Offline I love Long Hair! Posts: 380 Los Angeles, CA Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #10 - Jun 6^th, 2005 at 5:31am HURRAY!!! I'm glad the conditioner got him 'straightened' out and back to his old self!
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Anais Satin Stardust Offline Tailbone in March 2006, classic in March 2007 Posts: 1265 Bill Gates' backyard, WA Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #11 - Jun 6^th, 2005 at 5:41am I've been following the happenings in this thread Great to hear your unicorn likes CO. My, what a princess. And I'm sure we're all going to CO our frizzled stuffed creatures now. Happy stuffed animal restoration everybody Blessings Anais
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Lisabelle Stardust Offline Kami wa onna no inochi - A womens hair is her life Posts: 2797 Southern Ontario, Canada Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #12 - Jun 6^th, 2005 at 12:25pm Thank all!
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Ruzika Sapphire Offline 1a/1b F ii Posts: 178 Florida Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #13 - Jul 7^th, 2005 at 6:15pm Glad to hear you're unicorn is okay. It reminds me though, my stuffed chicken needs to be washed. I hope his legs don't come off.
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khrome Stardust Offline 1bM/Ciii Posts: 1035 santa barbara, ca Gender:	Re: Stuffed Unicorn toy Reply #14 - Jul 8^th, 2005 at 12:41am Hehe, Uni goes to the Spa!!! How lucky. Maybe we need to start a Stuffed Animal Salon forum. Thanks for sharing, especially if I ever need to wash my Stuffs and they get tangled. Cynde
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