The Egg is one of the most recognisable prams in the park. That eggshell shape, the soft leatherette handle, and the interchangeable colour packs are what make it feel premium. They are also what make it a little different to clean. This guide covers the safe way to clean the original Egg, the Egg2 and the Egg3 at home, with a close look at the parts most people get wrong.
The one rule to remember before anything else: the Egg's handle and bumper bar are faux leather, not fabric. They are cleaned differently to the rest of the pram, and getting that wrong is the fastest way to ruin the look of an otherwise lovely pram. Egg prams also hold their value well, so keeping the finish sharp pays off if you sell later.
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Work in a dry, shaded spot. Direct sun can set stains and fade the premium Egg colours. Have a few soft cloths, a soft brush, a bowl of lukewarm water and a mild soap ready. Avoid bleach, strong solvents and fabric softener on any part of the pram. Take a quick photo of how the fabrics and colour pack are fitted before you remove anything, so reassembly is simple.
If your Egg has a removable colour pack, this is the moment to take it off. Cleaning the seat and hood fabrics away from the frame is far easier, and a spare pack means you can keep using the pram while one set dries.
The leatherette handle and bumper bar
This is the part that makes an Egg an Egg, and the part to treat with the most care. The handle and bumper bar are faux leather. They must never be machine washed, soaked, or scrubbed with anything abrasive.
- Wipe along the surface with a cloth dampened in lukewarm water and a little mild soap.
- Work in small sections and dry each one straight away with a clean cloth.
- Do not let water sit in the stitching or seams, as this can lift the coating over time.
- Every few months, treat the leatherette with a vinyl or faux-leather conditioner. This keeps it supple and stops it cracking, which is the most common wear point on older Egg prams.
If the leatherette is already peeling or splitting, cleaning will not reverse it. That is a replacement part rather than a cleaning job, and something we can look at through our pram and pushchair repair service.
Seat fabric and hood
The seat liner, hood and apron are textile and cleaned like most pram fabrics. Always check the care label on your model, as guidance has changed slightly across the range.
- Brush off loose crumbs and grit first.
- For light marks, sponge with lukewarm water and a little mild soap, then blot dry.
- Where the label allows a machine wash, use a cool, gentle cycle. Never tumble dry and never use fabric softener.
- Air dry fully, away from radiators and direct sun, before refitting.
Damp fabric left on the frame is how mould starts. If you have found spots already, our guide on mould on prams explains what can be treated and what cannot.
Original Egg
The first Egg introduced the shape and the leatherette handle that the range is known for. Treat the handle and bumper bar as above. The seat fabric and hood sponge clean well. Some early versions were fitted with air tyres, so check yours and keep them at an even pressure. The chrome-effect frame wipes clean with a damp cloth and should be dried to avoid water spots.
Egg2
The Egg2 kept the signature look and moved to never-flat rubber tyres, so there are no inner tubes to puncture. Clean the seat unit and carrycot fabrics per the label. The carrycot mattress cover and liner usually lift out for washing, while the shell is wiped by hand. The Egg2 is a popular resale model, so a careful clean before listing makes a real difference. You can see cleaned and checked stock on our pre-loved prams page.
Egg3
The Egg3 has a taller seat unit and updated fabrics, but the cleaning approach is the same. Sponge or cool wash the textiles per the label, wipe and condition the leatherette, and keep the rubber tyres and bearings clear of grit. The larger seat has more seams where crumbs collect, so a soft brush along the folds is worth the extra minute.
Wheels and frame
Wipe the rims and tyres with a damp cloth. Clear grit and hair from around the axles and bearings, as this is what causes squeaks and stiff rolling. A single spot of dry lubricant on a squeaky wheel helps, but avoid heavy oils that attract more dirt. Wipe the aluminium and chrome-effect frame and dry it to stop water spotting. If a wheel is worn, wobbling or dragging, that is a wheel and tyre replacement job rather than a clean.
Stain removal
Act quickly. Most marks lift far more easily before they dry in.
- Milk and food: blot, then sponge with mild soapy water. Do not soak the foam padding.
- Sunscreen on light fabric: pre-treat with a single drop of washing up liquid before a cool wash.
- General grime: a bicarbonate of soda paste left for 20 minutes, then brushed off, lifts a lot without harsh chemicals.
For a full refresh, or before selling, a professional strip-down reaches the seams and padding that a surface clean cannot. Our pram cleaning service covers every Egg model.
Common questions
Can you machine wash Egg pram fabrics?
The seat fabric and hood on most Egg models can be sponge cleaned or hand washed, and machine washed on a cool gentle cycle where the label allows. Always check the care label. Never machine wash the leatherette handle or bumper bar, and never tumble dry or use fabric softener.
How do you clean the leatherette handle on an Egg pram?
Wipe it with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then dry straight away. Do not soak it. A vinyl or leatherette conditioner every few months keeps it from drying out and cracking.
Are Egg pram wheels puncture proof?
The Egg2 and Egg3 use never-flat rubber tyres with no inner tube, so they cannot puncture. Keep them clean and clear grit from the bearings. Some early Egg models used air tyres, which can be checked for pressure.