ESSA UK Blog
8 articles tagged "Care Guide" · All posts
Scratched Eyes on Your ESSA? What You Can Safely Do
What to do if your ESSA's plastic eye gets scratched: a quick safety check, gentle polishing for light scratches, what to avoid, and when a teddy bear hospital can fit a new eye.
Read moreBuying a Second-Hand Soft Toy? What to Check First
A practical UK checklist for buying pre-loved plush: safety marks, eyes and seams, hygiene, questions for the seller and how to clean it before it's cuddled.
Read moreOld Soft Toys: Keep, Repair, Donate or Let Go?
A simple way to decide which old soft toys to keep, repair, donate or recycle in the UK, including what charity shops look for before they accept plush.
Read moreSoft Toy Storage Ideas That Keep Them Looking Good
Storage ideas for children's rooms and collections, and how to pack plush away long term without fading, damp, dust or squashing.
Read moreHow to Fluff Up a Flat or Matted Soft Toy
A gentle, heat-free way to bring flat or matted plush back to life: the right brush, how to knead the filling, and when a toy needs a repair instead.
Read moreHow to Wash a Douglas Dog or Soft Toy Without Ruining It
Some Douglas® plush are machine washable, more are surface clean only. Here's how to read the label, clean each type and dry plush without damaging the fur.
Read moreSoft Toy Guides: Care, Choosing, Storage and Play
Every ESSA UK soft toy guide in one place, from washing and storing plush to choosing the right size, school days, play ideas and what to do with old toys.
Read moreChoosing a Plush by Texture, Weight and Size
Sleek or shaggy, floppy or firm, pocket or X-Large: how to read a plush product page so the toy you choose feels the way you want it to.
Read moreDouglas Plush Dogs UK
