How To Clean Stroller Rain Cover: Easy Steps

Though rainy days are fun for both children and adults, we parents prioritize our children’s safety first. So to keep Lily and Max safe, we purchased rain covers for their strollers. As a newbie then, I’d had to learn an age-by-age guide for strollers selection.

As the rain covers kept Lily and Max dry from the wet weather, it often got splashed from puddles of water and mud. This made it look ugly and I was prone to unhygienic fabrics so I had to clean them from time to time. 

In this article, I’ll share all the common issues and ways how to clean stroller rain cover. Hope you’ll find all the necessary answers here. 

How to Clean Stroller Rain Cover with 4 Ingredients

Basically, raindrops don’t come with any residue still it leaves stains sometimes. It can happen when the surface doesn’t get enough water to wash off all the dust.

Cleaning is an important part of maintaining a stroller. To clean a rain cover and make it neat & clean, first wait for the rain to stop. Afterward, you’ll need to gather 3 ingredients and follow the steps below.

Elements I Used

• Gloves
• Water (Lukewarm and Cold)
• Mild Soap or Baby-friendly soap.
• Micro-fiber cloth

The Way I Cleaned the Stroller Rain Cover

Your baby’s stroller rain cover needs to be clean and safe but to do that, you need to secure yourself first with a pair of gloves. Later,  mix the soap with lukewarm water and give it a good stir before dipping the micro-fiber cloth. Now scrub carefully all over the surface till no stain mark remains

What if I have a Transparent Plastic Rain Cover?

I was always fascinated by the Japanese transparent umbrella along with their culture. So, while purchasing an umbrella stroller, I also bought a transparent plastic rain cover knowing nothing about how to cover the stroller in rain. 

However, John disliked it since it was tricky to keep clean and disinfected. And after a few successful walks, it got really dirty and needed a wash ASAP.

Elements I Used

• Gloves
• Micro-fiber cloth
• Dishwashing soap
• Water 

The Way I Cleaned the Transparent Plastic Rain Cover

It’s nothing new than the regular rain cover cleaning process. Just wear your gloves and mix dishwashing soap with lukewarm water. Later dip the micro-fiber cloth into the mixture and wipe the cover gently until all the stains get off. 

Does My Pram’s Rain Cover Require a Wash?

While walking with your pram on a rainy day, a puddle of water, mud, etc. can splash up onto your cover, which will make it worse to wear. A gentle wash can now save you from smelling stinky odor and buy another cover.

Your rain cover is now looking cloudy or streaky, even with handprints on the surface making it unusable without a proper wash. So yes your pram rain cover needs a wash. Every time you work on your pram, give your rain covers a good wash too.

Elements I Need

Manufacturers recommend hand-cleaning pram rain covers rather than using a washing machine. So before starting, you’ll need a pair of gloves along with the following ingredients

• Warm water.
• Cold water. 
• Mild soap or dish soap that is friendly towards waterproof fabrics or non-bio laundry detergent.
• Micro-fiber cloth

The Way I Washed the Pram’s Rain Cover

If it’s wet and the rain has stopped then remove it from the pram and take it outside to give a primary wash, later hang it somewhere for a further wash. Now mix the cleaning solution with warm water and dip the cloth into it to remove the residues by scrubbing.

If you have done all accordingly then your cover is ready to dry off. Once it has dried, you will have a nice clean cover. Keep it away from mold growth because it is harmful to materials.

What About Sanitizing the Stroller Rain Cover?

If you’ve washed the rain cover properly then it’s already secure for your little one. Furthermore, you can sterilize the stroller cover to offer an added layer of protection. As a picky mother, I always sanitized the stroller.

Elements I Used

• Gloves
• Micro-fiber cloth a few
• A bottle of Hydrogen Peroxide.
• Lukewarm water

The way I Sanitized the Stroller Cover

First, clean the cover to remove the water stains if left. Later, mix Hydrogen Peroxide with water at a 1:3 ratio and mix well. After a while, rinse the cover with the diluted cold water and left it to dry. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I Put a Rain Cover in the Washing Machine?

Waterproof materials such as rain covers, sleeping bags, sweat suits, fishing vests, etc. should avoid washing machines. They aren’t made to absorb the rough washing process of the machine.

2. How Do You Clean Fabric Pushchairs?

Get some warm water with baby-friendly soap and dip a cloth into it. Later wipe the whole surface of the seat+hood. For stubborn spots, you may need to do some more scrubbing. Finally, wash off the soap residue and leave it to dry.

3. What Kind of Soap Are Suitable for Cleaning a Stroller?

Mild dish soap or detergent with warm water is enough to clean your stroller fabric. If you can use a baby-friendly soap here, it will be ideal for your baby.  

Conclusion 

Keeping the stroller rain cover clean is not only for a fresh look but it increases longevity and your baby feels safe during those inclement weather. A pair of gloves, mild dishwashing soap, water, and a micro-fiber cloth are enough to keep it clean. 

Before starting to wash off, make sure to read the manufacturer’s recommendation and act as they say. The instructions are pretty simple to follow and very easy to collect the elements. You don’t need to wash them daily but when get dirty and keep them in a place safe from mold formation. 

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