How to Care for Your Quiet Books
A gentle approach helps protect the fabric, felt, stitching and movable pieces that make a Quiet Book interactive.
Clean gently and let the book dry naturally.
Fabric and felt activity books contain layered and movable pieces, so gentle cleaning is the safest approach. Start with the least aggressive method and only use more water when necessary.
Recommended care
For small marks, use a soft damp cloth with a little mild soap. Dab gently rather than rubbing aggressively.
If a deeper clean is needed, use cool or lukewarm water and mild detergent. Handle the pages gently and avoid prolonged soaking.
After cleaning, gently return pages and movable pieces to their normal shape while still damp.
Lay the book open or flat in a well-ventilated area and allow it to dry fully before storing or giving it back to the child.
What to avoid
Harsh bleaching products can damage colours, fabric and felt components.
High heat and tumbling can distort pages and activity pieces. Air drying is preferred.
Use cool or lukewarm water to reduce the risk of shrinking, colour changes or distortion.
Make sure all layers and pieces are fully dry before closing and storing the book.
Regular checks
Because Quiet Books are handled repeatedly, inspect the book from time to time. If a piece, fastening or seam becomes loose or damaged, stop using that activity until it has been repaired or removed.