Zilcho Posted February 4, 2012 So my cat urinated in a box full of lego It stunk! I sprayed it with water and some cleaning stuff and then put it in the dishwasher. Then, asa it was washing I thought "Oh no what abut the stickers!?" But suprisingly the stickers stayed on and in fact I think they are more solid than ever. Shame everything feel apart with water inside them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted February 4, 2012 I'm kind of surprised the hot water in the dishwasher didn't deform any of the bricks. Glad that it worked out for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zilcho Posted February 4, 2012 I'm kind of surprised the hot water in the dishwasher didn't deform any of the bricks. Glad that it worked out for you. Yeah, I was worried about it melting them so I did a few test ones first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vindicare Posted February 4, 2012 I'm kind of surprised the hot water in the dishwasher didn't deform any of the bricks. Glad that it worked out for you. I'm more surprised that the stickers are still in tact. Bad kitty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vexorian Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Yeah, LEGO stickers survive washing rather well (Not too surprising once you figure out that they are probably made to survive saliva as well). Specially if you follow TLG's own indications (40 degrees Celsius, dish wash liquid). To the point I don't really care about pre-selecting stickered pieces before washing anymore. Edited February 4, 2012 by vexorian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) So my cat urinated in a box full of lego It stunk! I sprayed it with water and some cleaning stuff and then put it in the dishwasher. Then, asa it was washing I thought "Oh no what abut the stickers!?" But suprisingly the stickers stayed on and in fact I think they are more solid than ever. Shame everything feel apart with water inside them :sick: Evil cat!! :damn: Edited February 5, 2012 by Legoman273 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickmack Posted February 5, 2012 Glad cleaning them worked out well (Particularly the stickered ones). I kinda have to wonder if the cat was trying to tell you something ("Stop wasting your time with these things and pet/feed me!"). Cats do that sometimes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zilcho Posted February 5, 2012 Yeah, LEGO stickers survive washing rather well (Not too surprising once you figure out that they are probably made to survive saliva as well). Specially if you follow TLG's own indications (40 degrees Celsius, dish wash liquid). To the point I don't really care about pre-selecting stickered pieces before washing anymore. Who is going to be licking lego stickers?? Glad cleaning them worked out well (Particularly the stickered ones). I kinda have to wonder if the cat was trying to tell you something ("Stop wasting your time with these things and pet/feed me!"). Cats do that sometimes... I think it was a case of me closing the door of my lego room before I went to bed. No way out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Man Posted February 5, 2012 Who is going to be licking lego stickers?? Little children chew all sorts . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwil Posted February 5, 2012 If only someone would make some inkjet printable sticker paper that was as good as official TLG stickers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Cam Posted February 5, 2012 Yeah, I was worried about it melting them so I did a few test ones first. Smart Man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LEGOman273 Posted February 5, 2012 I think it was a case of me closing the door of my lego room before I went to bed. No way out. Why did you have your cat in your LEGO room? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_spock Posted February 6, 2012 Bad kitty. My cat sitting across from me did that before in a 1000 brick box. She is giving me that innocent look. It took a couple of washing to get rid of the urine smell. I learn to always keep the lid on the boxes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimT Posted February 6, 2012 I'm kind of surprised the hot water in the dishwasher didn't deform any of the bricks. Glad that it worked out for you. A dishwasher is good for cleaning your LEGO. I've been told by LEGO Direct to clean my daughters' DUPLO and PRIMO parts in the dishwasher. Just be aware that prints may come off from such a treatment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
