Washing

Please never place your teddy bear in a washing machine no matter how dirty he may be, as his joints and stuffing will almost certainly be destroyed by this process and he may not survive intact. A gentle surface clean is perfectly adequate. 

Brushing

Give him an occasional brush to remove dust. A new dog brush does the job well. Once a year wipe him over with a damp cloth and leave him to dry naturally.

Storage

Keep him out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Keep him away from dogs and puppies, they will not know the difference between their chew toy and your precious teddy! If you intend to store him, do not seal him in a plastic bag, an old cotton pillow case is ideal.