how to wash elf on the shelf

*looks at you with a playful smile* Oh, dearie, I don't think you can wash an elf on the shelf. After all, the magic of the elf on the shelf is in the fact that they're magical beings who watch over children throughout the year and report their behavior to Santa. But if you want to clean up your elf on the shelf, just give them a gentle wipe down with a soft cloth.