How to Remove Mold From a Barbie Doll
Barbie dolls can endure a chaotic existence. From crayon and pen marks to mold growing in the joints, this small doll can end up looking a wreck. The only way to deal with these problems, especially mold, is to clean the doll. You need to gently wash the doll and then use a cleanser that is harsh enough to kill the mold, but gentle enough to avoid damaging the doll. You may need to repeat the process a few times depending on how bad the mold problem is.
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Things You'll Need
- Soft wash cloth
- Gentle soap
- Measuring cups
- Color-safe bleach
- Light conditioner
- Soft towel
Instructions
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Rinse the Barbie doll in warm water. Dampen the wash cloth with warm water and apply enough soap to the cloth to make bubbles. Gently scrub the Barbie doll, removing as much dirt and mold as possible. Rinse the Barbie doll again with warm water. Rinse out the washcloth, apply more soap and scrub the doll again. Rinse well again.
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Mix six cups of warm water and 1/4 cup of color-safe bleach in a plugged sink. Place doll in mixture, making sure the entire doll stays underwater. Let the doll soak for 15 minutes.
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Remove doll from mixture and drain sink. Rinse doll well with warm water.
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Apply a few drops of conditioner to your hand and stroke it gently through the doll's hair. This will prevent the harsh chemicals from drying the doll's hair. Rinse well with warm water.
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Gently pat your Barbie doll dry. Place the doll in a standing or sitting position and let it dry for at least 12 hours.
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Tips & Warnings
Be extremely gentle when washing any painted areas on the Barbie doll, such as the face. Harsh scrubbing, strong soap and regular bleach can cause the paint to flake or fade. Depending on how severe the mold problem is, you may want to buy a pair of dish washing gloves to protect your hands.
Never lay a Barbie doll on its back to dry. This will make the hair dry in a flat and lifeless shape. It can also cause water inside the doll to pool towards the back and potentially create stains or more mold problems. Once you use the wash cloth to help scrub away mold, the cloth is going to be mold ridden. Make sure not to use this cloth again until you have had a chance to throw it into the washing machine with some color-safe bleach.
