Shed those dust bunnies with style

Before picking up anything, say goodbye to all that gritty paper towel drama—you’ll be swiping at pastel perfection here, not paint-streaking walls. For your delicate, teary-eyed besties, snag a clean, soft-haired paintbrush from the craft drawer or a blush-forever makeup brush that escaped the bathroom. With a calm, circular sway, dance the brush between that dainty freckled arm and heart-shaped necklace, up around glossy eyes that could convince anyone to show up to brunch with a cupcake. Dust doesn’t stand a chance against your gentle, serious commitment to the cutest things coated in glaze.

The Best Friend You Have Is Microfiber

A swift sweep with a dry microfiber cloth—once a week, if you can—keeps those prized gallery figures looking fresh. Let the cloth drift, don’t press, especially near painted details where stubborn fingerprints love to hide. General-purpose cleaning cloths and anything with texture are better left in the kitchen: they can scratch before you even see the damage.

The Monthly or As-Necessary Deep-Cleaning Schedule

If the dust starts to gather in charming little shelf patterns, it’s bath time. Mix one drop of gentle dish soap into a bowl of lukewarm water, and use a dampened cotton swab or soft cloth to wipe the figure, following the paths of the original texture. Rinse the swab or cloth in plain water, and go over the figure a second time. Pat dry with a lint-free cloth before letting it return to the spotlight—no water drops camouflaging the toes.

Less Cleaning Due to Storage

For those figures you love switching in and out, a dust-proof, clear container with a zipper is a stash-of-the-year tool. The wrap guards against dust, light, and the natural fingerprints of time, meaning you’ll swap collectibles without making a whole second shelf-cleaning chore. Air the display now and then, and you’ll keep the chore chart blissfully light.

Crybaby toys have taken cuteness and personality and sprinkled on an extra touch of whimsy, making them the ultimate gifts whenever you want to make someone coo. Instead of wandering through long aisles, we’ve rounded up five hand-picked-yet hearty CryBaby picks to cover the holidays, birthdays, and even the “feeling blue-be-gone” surprise delivery. Collectors and kawaii enthusiasts swoon over the teary-cuties from collections like Tear Factory, Sad Club, and Crying Again. Each figure’s watery expression comes paired with a mood, making them sweet little confidants for any shelf. So whether you want to perk up a friend, pamper a partner, or control that “one for me” itch, we’ve simplified the decision process with charming recommendations that suit any vibe and occasion. Spoiler alert: you’ll want more than one by the end of this read!