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Resources

Fabric Link Website - packed with suggestions on how to resolve various stains.
Barefoot Lass's Stain Removal Page. also has many good suggestions.
800 Numbers to order parts:
Little Tikes - 1(800) 321-0183
Power Wheels - 1(800) 348-0751
Fisher Price - 1(800) 432-5437
PlaySkool - 1(800) 752-9755
Preparation

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The following guidelines are ways in which to help your items sell:

 
Presentation of Items
  • Clothes that are clean, smell fresh, and pressed, with buttons and zippers closed, look newer and generally sell better. 

  • Having buttons and/or zippers closed will help keep the item securely hung and avoid falling off if other hangers that get caught in them. 

  • IRON your clothing. You will be surprised how much newer it will look.  We will not accept clothing that is is not presentable.  No one will want to buy it!

  • Sets tend to sell better than separate individual items, so match things up and package or hang them together if possible. 

  • Shoes must be clean and in excellent condition.

  • Toys which require batteries must include them.  Make sure these items have been tested for proper functioning.

  • Baby furniture, equipment, and toys should be clean, have all parts, and any small pieces in a Ziploc bag securely attached to the main part with packaging tape or ribbon.  

  • Clear packaging tape is great for securing the bags so small hands can't reach in.  Pin or tape your tag to the outside of the bag, preferably on the packaging tape which is stronger than the plastic bag and keeps your tag from becoming loose.  Please don't use scotch or masking tape; it is not strong enough to keep your tags on the bag.

  • Anything requiring assembly must be assembled by the consignor at drop off.

  • With the exception of onesies and other small items that are normally packaged in stores, it is better to hang clothing so that shoppers can see what they are getting.  It is too hard to get a sense of what the clothing item looks like if it is in a bag.

  • Large plastic zip top bags are useful for larger toys with loose parts.  This keeps those parts from getting lost.

 
Cleaning Tips
We are always trying to make sure that as a shopper, you do not have to sift through items that are not in good condition.  Please help us maintain our high standards by checking through your items before bringing them in. 

* the following are suggestions only; test fabrics before using them and use them at your own risk

General Stains
Biz Soak stained clothes in Biz and water, then wash as directed per each item.  Use bleach on a toothbrush for removing stains on white fabrics.
Carbona Stain Remover  
Goop Apply liberally to the item (no need for water), wait some time, then put in regular wash cycle.  According to some other sites, Goop has been found to remove stains from clothes that were previously washed and dried.
Mother's Miracle A cleaning solution for removing spit-up, urine, blood, etc.
Hot Water Great for food coloring stains, such as kool-aid and gelatin stains.  Soak or repeat if necessary.
Oxy Clean Powder Mix some powder and water to make a paste.  Rub the paste on the stain and wash.  Follow the directions on the package as some fabrics should not be cleaned with Oxy Clean (i.e. dry clean only).  Stain removers with enzymes, like Oxy Clean, are highly effective on stains.

 

 

White Fabrics

Bleach / Bleach Pen

Can also scrub the bleach into the fabric with a toothbrush.

Tilex or other similar cleaners with bleach Removes mildew stains on white fabrics.  These products contain bleach, so they may not be appropriate for use on colored fabrics.  Spray on and let sit.  Rinse any blue spots that form.

 

Shoes and Toys

Spray Preparation Solution (found at shoe stores)

Use on white oxford-type shoes for scuffs and marks.  For scratches that have taken off the original color, use shoe spray.  Follow instructions for both products.  Don't forget to soak clean the laces too.

Oops Useful for getting all kinds of stickers, stains, and marks (scratches, scuffs, crayon, pen, pencil) off plastic toys.  Make sure to test a small area before cleaning on any toy that is made of thinner plastic.  Use steel wool with the product on tougher stains.  The product will also take crayon off chalk boards without damaging the finish.  Make sure to wear rubber gloves when working with this product.
Magic Eraser This works wonders at getting off crayon, pencil, dirty handprints, and other tough-to-remove stains.
Replacement Decals / Cotton Swabs and Alcohol For Power Wheels.  You can find replacement decals at local repair stores.  Clean fuses and switches with a cotton swabs and alcohol.

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