When you have a new baby, one of the first things you’ll need to do is get them a car seat. But what if you don’t have a washing machine? What if you don’t have the time or inclination to wash it by hand? Don’t worry, there are other ways to get your car seat clean. In this blog post, we will teach you how to wash Graco car seats in a washing machine.
Graco Car Seat Washing Instructions
Graco car seats can be washed in a washing machine on the delicate cycle. Be sure to read the instruction booklet that comes with your car seat for specific instructions on how to clean it. For general care, follow these easy steps:
1. Empty your washer and dryer of all their contents, then turn them on to medium-high heat.
2. Remove your car seat from the stroller and set it on top of the drum.
3. Locate the fabric cover and unzip it if necessary.
4. Remove any stains or debris with a soft brush, then use a white cloth or sponge to clean off the surface.
5. Add 1 cup of cold water to the washer and place the car seat inside so that the straps are wet but not soaked.
6. Close the lid of your washer and press start on the agitator*. The washing machine will begin to spin around your car seat; keep an eye on it so that it doesn’t rotate too fast and damage your furniture!**
7. When cycle is complete, remove car seat from washer, letting it hang out until all excess water has drained away** and carefully remove fabric cover if needed*** before placing back into stroller or storage area*****.
How to Wash a Graco Car Seat in the Wash Machine
Removing the Graco car seat from the stroller is easy. Push down on one handle and pull up on the other to separate the seats. The car seat will then fall out of the stroller.
To wash the car seat, unzip it and remove all of the fabric covers. Washing instructions are written inside each cover. Hang each cover on a hanger to dry.
Wash the car seat with your regular laundry detergent and warm water. Be sure to agitate the fabric at least once during the wash cycle to help clean it. Check for any suds buildup after each cycle and adjust washing time as needed.
When finished, hang all of the fabric covers to dry in a warm place, such as near a fire or oven.
Graco Car Seat Luggage Tag Instructions
Graco Car Seat Luggage Tag Instructions
1. Remove car seat from the stroller and remove the cover. The top and bottom fabric panels are attached with snaps.
2. Fill a sink with cold water and a mild soap or detergent. Swish the car seat around in the water to suds up.
3. Place car seat cover on top of wet fabric panel, making sure seams are lined up correctly. Hold together edges of fabric panels and snap together in center, using a clothespin if necessary.
4. Put car seat into the washer on gentle cycle with cold water and soap or detergent, making sure to agitate occasionally (do not use any bleach). Check washing machine periodically for suds release and removal of stains.
How to Remove a Graco Car Seat from a Luggage Rack
If you’re traveling with your graco car seat and need to remove it from your luggage rack so that it can be washed, here’s how:
1. Locate the release buttons for the car seat’s straps. There are typically two on either side of the car seat. If the release buttons aren’t located where you think they are, check the manual that came with the car seat for more information.
2. Use one hand to hold onto one end of the strap while using your other hand to reach up and press down on the release button on either side of the car seat. The strap should then detach easily from the car seat.
3. Wipe down both sides of the car seat with a dry cloth to clean any dirt or dust that may have accumulated during transport.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 if necessary to remove all straps from the car seat.
5. Hang each strap over one of the handles on your luggage rack and pull downwards until it is tight against the rack. Make sure that both ends of each strap are hanging down evenly, otherwise you may have difficulty attaching/removing the carseat when you arrive at your destination.
Graco Car Seat Storage Tips
Washing a car seat can be a daunting task, but it’s not as hard as you might think. In fact, most car seats can be washed in the washing machine using the standard cycle. Here are Graco Car Seat Storage Tips to make the process easier:
1. Make sure your Graco Car Seat is properly inflated: Over-inflating a car seat can lead to leaks and potentially damage the padding or fabric. Check the pressure specifications provided with your car seat before inflating it.
2. Load your washing machine with enough water and detergent: Fill your washer’s water reservoir two-thirds full and add enough detergent to cover the fabric of your car seat (approximately 1/2 cup). Set your machine to delicate cycle and begin agitating the clothes while it fills up.
3. Remove your car seat from its base: Once the washer is full, place your car seat on top of the fill valve stem, making sure it is seated properly on both sides. Close the lid of the washer and wait for the cycle to finish before removing your car seat.
4. Rinse off your car seat: Use a gentle stream of water to rinse off all excess soap suds from your car seat. Gently shake off any excess water before placing it back onto its base.