How to Clean Felt Puppets
- 1). Remove surface dirt or dust with a soft bristled brush. Brush gently over the entire surface of the puppet to remove any dirt that has worked itself into the surface of the felt.
- 2). Inspect the puppet for stains or ground-in dirt.
- 3). Wet a sponge with cold water and a drop of laundry detergent.
- 4). Blot the puppet only on the stained areas with the sponge.
- 5). Rinse your sponge thoroughly, and blot the stained area again to remove the detergent.
- 6). Press firmly on the wet area of the puppet to blot off the excess water.
- 7). Allow the puppet to air-dry completely. If you see signs of damage (balls of felt over the surface), use a fabric shaver to remove them.
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