Have a BOB or similar jogging stroller? Chances are you are a fun, active, go-getter who doesn’t mind getting dirty from time to time - and that includes your little one and her ride!
Caked on dirt, rusted rivets, mold and mildew are all par for the course for these road warrior 3-wheelers - and that tells us that they are well loved! Sure, you can vacuum out the seat, wipe down the fabric and even shine up the wheels, but for serious adventurers - hardcore runners, you know who you are! - that jaunting jogger needs some serious deep cleaning!
We here at Stroller Spa would love to make your jolly jogger sparkle like new, but if you plan on doing it yourself, here are a few key tips to make the disassembly of the fabric a bit smoother:
1) Use a handheld screw driver to take screws out of the chassis.
Often times customers get overzealous with the unexpected power of an electric drill and can accidentally strip the screws, making them very difficult (if not impossible at times) to release to take the fabric off. Stick to the manual screw driver and you will never go wrong!
2) Be mindful of where those screws are coming from.
One great trick is to place the screws back inside of the body of the stroller. If you you are short on time, use a jam jar (or something similar with a lid) to place the screws in while you clean the fabric.
3) Do a piece count.
How many screws does that jogger have? Are any missing that you need to replace? How many pieces of fabric came off of the body? Are there any other random parts underneath the fabric (the BOB has a resin triangle under under the tip of the fabric by the footwell). Make sure to take out any cardboard or plastic that is within the seat (if applicable) and set aside.
Once you have the fabric off you are ready to go to town! We recommend hand-washing and air-drying for maximum preservation of your little one’s sweet ride.
Keep in mind that joggers are meant to be pushed hard and, in order to keep your little egg strapped in tight, there will be lots of straps, buckles and, as always, screws. Keep track of those boys, and you will be set…for the disassembly at least!
If you get caught in a web of handlebar straps, 5 point harness and Velcro, please feel free to reach out to us at any time. We are always here to help.
Happy Cleaning!
Jamie