Subscribe for free weekly updates from this Doll Making site. If that doesn't help, then a moist toothbrush coated with a bit of baking soda can work wonders. Another way to clean the vinyl parts of a doll is with a washcloth that is damp (wring out all the excess water) and apply a tiny drop of dishwashing liquid to it. Be careful as you clean the doll's face. After the clothes are clean, redress and enjoy. The head is softish plastic and held on with a zip tie thing. Afterward, a cloth, which has been dipped in warm water and wrung out so it is not dripping wet, should be used to gently rub away the stain. Squeeze as much water as possible out of the doll and place on a drying rack to allow air to circulate around the doll. Next time you're shopping at Target or Walmart or some other big-box store, pick up a toothbrush that will be your daughter's doll's special brush. Come join us in the Doll Making Forum with your questions and comments! Carefully wipe the doll's face, arms and legs with the damp cloth until clean. To an older doll lover, a cloth doll may be a valuable addition to a collection of vintage dolls or a lovely part of a country home decor scheme. Freshen your doll's clothes by placing them in your dryer on the air only cycle with a dryer sheet for 10 minutes. Cleaning a doll or stuffed animal by hand with baking soda and water allows for a great opportunity for your child to clean their own doll and give it a âbath.â Fill a bowl with water and add some baking soda. So generally, unless a doll is in super bad shape or really dirty, you shouldn't attempt to restore or clean your doll's appearance. I've read that you can't put it in the washer/dryer - the plastic will melt. CLEANING. Inevitably, the buildup of dust will always tell on your doll, bringing doubt on its originality. Let the doll stay in the baking soda for several days. Rinse the soap out of the Cabbage Patch Doll and then air dry. Sponge Bath If the cloth body is stained, try using a washcloth on the stains first. First check your doll's cloth body all over for rips and tears. Spread a thick layer on the brass and let it dry. Washed the doll this morning in a pillowcase on 15deg delicate, short wash (the gentlest setting available on my machine) with some stain remover on his bum. Most problems are with the seams, but you may find a hole or tear elsewhere. â Dip a clean cloth in water. Be sure to rub gently. Have a blessed day,---Robyn Dawn or other brands that are equally gentle can be applied to vinyl or plastic doll skin. Member: Doll Doctors of Michigan Association National Doll Doctors Association United Federation of Doll Clubs. Don't use too much "elbow grease" when combating any grease or grime. You can carefully clean your porcelain doll with a dry cloth or chemical sponge. For stubborn spots on the fabric body I spray on a little laundry spot remover (I prefer to use baby-safe organic products when I can) and then I scrub with a soft fingernail brush. Rinse thoroughly, in fact plan to spend twice the amount of time you spend washing, on rinsing, to make sure no residue is left in the fabric. Again, wipe gently. For cloth bodied dolls I can repair or replace the body. I always recommend retaining the original body assuming it is clean and sound. If you clean too hard, you can accidentally ruin the doll's facial painting. Rinse and wipe off paste. Make a Cleaning Mixture One method you can use to get rid of mildew on fabric dolls is to make a cleaning mixture from lemon juice and salt. Some stains such as ink may take longer to remove. Get DIY project ideas and easy-to-follow crafts to help you spruce up your space. After several days, take the doll out and blow dry all the baking soda off the doll. After youâve carefully washed your cloth doll, hang it or lay it flat on a towel to dry to avoid ⦠CLEANING DOLL CLOTHES. To a young child it is a soft, cuddly friend that may be a constant companion. Clean gently with baby wipes. Many doll collectors swear by the cleaning powers of whitening toothpaste. To clean brass buttons on doll clothes or shoes, mix equal parts of salt, flour and add a little vinegar to make a paste. Making and Dressing Cloth Dolls Ebook with patterns and instructions to make 5 cloth dolls as well as chapters on general doll making techniques.The book includes 21 inch Lalena Doll, 21 inch David Doll, Bear Dolls, 9 inch Destiny Doll and 15 inch Annie Doll, all together in one ⦠Dishwashing Soap Another way to clean the vinyl parts of a doll is with a washcloth that is damp (wring out all the excess water) and apply a tiny drop of dishwashing liquid to it. Never always use water to clean up your doll, as water does more harm than good to the skin of your doll in a long run. Advertisement. Rinse thoroughly and allow the fabric doll to dry. She was stored in attic during a move and now she has water stains over much of her body (the clothing doesn't seem to be stained). Then gently smooth away with your warm washcloth. A tiny bit of soapy water on a soft-bristle toothbrush can do the trick! Pat dry with a cotton towel. Crayon marks on boxes will come off with a damp rag dipped in baking soda. Some bleed, shred, disintegrate or shrink when put in ⦠Wash the Cabbage Patch Doll's ⦠If there are serous problems with the body I can make a new one from new or vintage material. Nope, it won't be used to clean the doll's teeth—though if the doll's smile has been marked up, the brush can do the trick. Always towel blot to dry and try not to get the stuffing wet to prevent mold and mildew issues. Make sure to wipe, not to scrub, otherwise the paint (especially the makeup on the face), might come off. I thought I'd let him relax on top of a radiator for a while today to recover from any post-traumatic stress! Use a mild soap or dish detergent. You'll be a superhero for bringing the doll back to brilliant (and clean) life! At that point we cannot clean or repair them. I don't submerge the doll. The Spruce Crafts uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Another doll-saving tool is also found in the dental aisle. Amanda will definitely get dusty and all dirty. Often the body will need to be re-stuffed to return it to its original condition. The most you should ever do is use a piece of tightly woven cotton to gently buff the finish. If the marks and stains seem to be super heavy, apply the whitening toothpaste and let it "sit" for a minute or two. Rid the cloth doll of odors by placing her in a large ziplock plastic bag with baking soda, cornstarch or even baby powder. Dip your cotton swab in the alcohol and use it to clean out hard to reach areas, such as between your doll's toes and in the corners of the eyes. I first sprayed Stain Remover on the extra dirty bits, like his feet and hands. Then I went to work on his little body. It was gentle enough to salvage the feathers of ducks and other waterfowl. Apply the mixture generously and rub in a circular motion to get at the stain. Stephanie Finnegan is an editor, writer, and columnist who has specialized in the field of dolls, teddy bears, and collectibles for over 20 years. Work the soapy water in to the doll's body, arms and legs. Anyone familiar with Dawn dishwashing products knows that the liquid detergent was used to clean off wildlife that had been trapped in oil slicks. He survived & is looking like new! Little kids, especially, are guilty of "tattooing" their vinyl dolls with hand-drawn pictures, scribbling their name or the doll's name on legs and other limbs. The oil allows dirt and debris to "stick" to the doll's vinyl skin. How to Clean Soft Toys That Can't Be Thrown in the Washing Machine. If the stain appears to be ink, hair spray may remove ⦠Rub the cloth or sponge on the doll. If the doll is very dirty one way you can do it, although it requires alot of work, is to disassemble the doll, remove the stuffing and hand wash the body, then restuff and reassemble. Copyright (c) Minerva Webworks LLC All Rights Reserved. When you clean a doll's face, legs, or arms, it might be wise to remove the doll's clothing, so as to avoid getting the outfit wet. All of us humans leave behind traces of our own sweat and oil when we play with a doll for any length of time. Light scorch stains on linen doll clothes can sometimes be removed by rubbing the cut side of an onion over the stain. If the cloth doll cannot be fully submerged in water, spot clean frequently with a damp cloth and gentle laundry detergent. I have a Madam Alexander stuffed doll with a cloth body and a hollow plastic head. Wet a clean washcloth. Choose a soft-bristle toothbrush that will be utilized for going after dirt and grime that has hidden away in your doll's nostrils, ears, fingernail beds, and in between fingers and toes. If you find a tear in a seam, the best way to repair it is to remove the doll's head using the instructions in the Restringing article, unstuff the doll and try to reach the tear ⦠Wring the cloth until it is not dripping. Around the eye, I just used mild soap and water. Squeeze the bag to distribute the baking soda over the doll. Whatever your cloth doll means to you, at some point you will want to clean it. If a reborn doll becomes extremely dirty, consider sending the doll back to the original artist or finding a reborn artist to work on the doll. Blot it with a damp cloth, perhaps with a mild soap, then blot with plain water and blot dry. To clean blood stains on clothes, just pour a little peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off the blood. Maybe you can put it in a pillow case and wash it in the wash machine on cold, then hang it to air dry. Make a cleaning solution with a mild soap and water in a small pail. Then put the doll in the bag. Advertisement. Don't scrub or be too rough in trying to clean a vinyl or plastic doll's skin. Cleaning the doll's cloth body I would try to do surface cleaning with a mild soap solution, but be VERY CAREFUL not to get the body too wet. I'll ⦠Set the dryer on a cool setting and direct the air towards the doll. The same soap, applied with a toothbrush in gentle brushing motions, can be used to clean away dirt gathered on a cloth body. To remove marker or ink on vinyl dolls (if the mark is fresh) use rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. I rinse the cloth body almost immediately before the chemical can harm the fabric. Then I waited a couple of hours to let it set. I get the doll damp with water and then lightly spray the entire body, cloth and vinyl, with mildew remover or some other kind of spray with bleach in it. I used a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to gently clean off the gunk on his head and face, being careful to avoid eyes. I've also heard about doll's going in the washing machine, but it would really depend on the material that the head and limbs are ⦠A cloth doll can be different things to different people. Some people re-stuff the doll's cloth body, but only as a last result. It will help you dust off the top layer of dust. You might want to talk to a doll hospital about this. If the doll has just a light smattering of grime and looks a tad grungy, you can wipe down its skin with baby wipes. Squeeze and squish the soapy water into and out of the doll. Cheryl's Doll Hospital 8788 Hough Road Almont, MI 48003 810-798-2936 cheryl@cherylsdollhospital.com. Of course, a dreaded brother can "kidnap" a beloved doll and literally deface it by marking it up and leaving his calling card on its skin. DOLL REPAIR DOLL RESTORATION: ANTIQUE DOLLS & STUFFED ANIMALS Have your child place their toy into the water and wash ⦠Sometimes the doll is so dirty it takes 3 or 4 baths to get her clean. Then scrub the vinyl parts of the doll as needed. Never get the cloth body wet, but instead use a damp cloth to wipe away stains. You can use a very tiny amount of water if needed, but don't use too much. Sewing Instructions for Fashion Doll Dress, Halloween Costumes for American girl Type Dolls, 18 inch American Girl, Corolle, Gotz Precious Day and Similar Dolls, Care and Cleaning of Dolls and Doll Clothes. Other than this she's in pretty good ⦠The soft-toy category commonly includes stuffed animals and plush toys. By using The Spruce Crafts, you accept our, Special Tips for Restoration of Barbie and Other Plastic Dolls, A Handy Price Guide for Your Antique Dolls, 4 Simple Jewelry Cleaners You Can Make Yourself, Top 10 Tips to Protect and Preserve Your Collectible Dolls, What You Need to Know About Doll Restoration, 11 Tips for Keeping Embroidery Clean and Protected, Identifying, Valuing, and Preserving a Doll Collection, How to Care for Your Action Figure Collection. A tiny dab of the whitening toothpaste should be applied directly to the doll's skin where the dirt and markings lurk. Itâs in your place to give Amanda that shiny look. Remove the excess water. Doll clothes are made of 1000âs of different types of fabrics. Use a small quantity of mild soap, such as Ivory®, and a soft cloth to wash/clean hard plastic and vinyl body parts. Do not take doll clothes or antique linens to dry cleaners or put them in a washing machines or dryer, they could be destroyed. 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