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Do your children love to play with their Barbie doll into the tub or anywhere else where it can get dirty ? Then you have probably noticed mold or mud after a while on the doll . Don't throw it away , this tutorial will show you how you can remove mold or any other form of dirt from the barbie without damaging the barbie.
Steps
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1Remove any form of clothing. This includes shoes, hair ties, "earrings" and anything else that can be removed from the barbie doll
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2Fill a sink with lukewarm or hot water. This will be where you will wash the doll out.Advertisement
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3Mix baking soda with baby soap and a teaspoon of vinegar for a stronger cleaning mixture. This is optional.
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4Apply the baby soap to the doll (or the cleaning combo from the last step) and scrub the doll with the used toothbrush making sure to work the mixture into the stains .
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5Wash the doll out and shake the doll to remove any water from in the doll's body. Set to dry in a warm sunny location or dry of with a wash rag.
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6Dress your doll after cleaning.
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat kind of baby soap should I use to remove the mold?Community AnswerI recommend Johnson's baby head-to-toe wash because it is gentle and cleansing, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
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Warnings
- Never use bleach on the doll.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not use steel wool or any strong scrubber to clean the doll.⧼thumbs_response⧽
- Do not wash the doll's clothing with soap. Soap will ruin the clothing.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Things You'll Need
- Doll
- Baby shampoo or dish soap
- Used toothbrush
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