How To Clean Poop Out Of Pack And Play (Step By Step Guide)

Are you wondering how to clean poop out of pack and play? Did your baby take his/her diaper off and smeared poop all over the place at the sitters today. Don’t feel terrible we have all been there before.

In this article, we will work you through the process of how to thoroughly get poop stains out of your pack and play to make it look clean and new again.

How To Clean Poop Out Of Pack And Play

What You’ll Need:

Hot water
Bathtub/Bucket
Brush
Mild Detergent
Oxiclean (Optional)
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup of baking soda

If you are wondering how to clean poop stains out of your pack and play, the answer is simple. All you need to do is to soak it for a bit, then scrub, and finally air-dry.

When cleaning a pack and play, you need to know how to deep clean strategically because drying a playpen indoors and in non-ideal conditions can turn out to be frustrating. The mattress might not dry properly, which leads to a buildup of mold.

Therefore, when cleaning your pack and play, the most important thing to have at the back of your mind is timing. Always, study weather reports and choose the hottest and sunniest day available for you to deep clean.

Additionally, since some playards might need more time to dry, plan for two days if possible. But that mostly depends on the air temperature. Once you’ve picked the day, the actual washing should take about two hours max.

How to Thoroughly Clean Poop Out Of Pack and Play: Step By Step Guide

Firstly, you have to fill your bathtub/bucket with the hottest water possible. Remember to go through the pack n play cleaning instructions guide first. Make sure you comply with its maximum temperature washing instructions. Some modern materials used in pack and play require the use of cold water. In this case, you may need to repeat this deep cleaning procedure a couple of times.
Pour a special stain cleaning solution into the water. Using your mild baby-safe detergent won’t work, but you’ll need it along. For a proper deep-cleaning solution you’ll need ½ cup of mild detergent you use with baby things, q/4 cup Oxiclean (Use only if the pack and play material allows it), ½ cup vinegar, and ¼ cup of baking soda. After you’ve poured all these ingredients into the bathtub of hot water, use a spatula to stir the water to make sure all of the ingredients are well mixed and dissolved. Be careful while doing these so you don’t get your hands burned by the water!
Then begin soaking the pack and play in the bathtub.
Allow the play and play to soak for an hour. If your pack and play cannot be submerged fully, turn it over after 30 minutes.
Drain the water and scrub your little hearts out. Don’t be surprised as the water is sure to be disgustingly dirty after this kind of thorough cleaning. Allow it to drain, and then use a toothbrush to scrub any poop stains that might remove to come off.
Now rinse the pack and play with cold water. You can do this using a detachable showerhead. You can also take it outside and use a hose to do it correctly.
Allow it to air-dry for a day. After cleaning, you can go ahead and set up your newly cleaned pack n play outside to allow dry in the sun. Also, the playpen mattress should be air-dried as well, but set it up in a position that will allow air to circulate easily. For instance, you can position it atop two little stools. Turn the playpen over after a couple of hours. Continue doing it until it’s completely dry.