Clean Tub Toys

We all know how much kids like to take baths with toys, but if you don't dry your toys properly you might be opening the door for mold and mildew to start.

Even if you give your kids a bath every night, you can still be harboring some unwanted friends. After your bath ritual each time, add these few extra steps to make sure that you keep the toys germ free.

After you have emptied the tub, make sure that all of the toys are thoroughly dry.

If there are cups or containers, make sure that you turn them upside down and let them drain thoroughly.

About once a month, run the toys through the dishwasher to clean and sanitize them.

If you have smaller toys, place them into a mesh bag so that they don't get jammed up in the mechanism of your washer.

If you can, try not to get any squirting toys as it is hard to keep them dry inside. If you have a few that you just can’t live without, about once a month make up a mix of 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon of bleach. Fill each toy and let sit for 10-15 minutes and then squirt out into the sink. Rinse with clean water well before placing back in the tub.