how we clean

Our cleaning motto: We never lend what we wouldn’t borrow.

Toy Washing and Disinfecting Policy and Procedures

Calgary Toy Library (CTL) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for children, families and librarians. CTL will take every reasonable precaution to prevent the risk of communicable diseases within all our locations.

We sanitize all hard, non-porous toys using Benefect Decon 30, a plant-based, hospital-grade disinfectant approved by Health Canada (DIN: 02415046). It is:

• Made with botanical ingredients

• Non-toxic and rinse-free

• Safe for use around babies, toddlers, and children

Toys are either sprayed directly or wiped down, then air-dried fully before returning to circulation.

Hard plastic toys: Sanitized with Benefect Decon 30 and air-dried.

Wooden toys: Lightly misted or wiped with Benefect, then air-dried.

Mouthed toys: Sanitized with Benefect, rinsed with hot water and air-dried.

Soft/fabric toys: Washed in a machine on a hot cycle with Tide detergent.

If you ever have questions about our cleaning process or a specific toy, just ask! We're happy to walk you through how we care for our shared collection.