How Do You Clean A Vintage Hard Plastic Doll?
Some vintage dolls are valuable on the resale market. Some are priceless in terms of sentimentality. Regardless, the value of the doll depends on condition. Whether you are using your doll for display, preparing to store it or selling it, cleaning is a practical step. How to clean a hard plastic or vinyl vintage doll depends somewhat on the type of doll and the condition it is in. The hair is often the most problematic. Determining what kind of hair the doll has is important in deciding how to treat it to make it look like new. Hold onto the roots of the doll’s hair and pull the brush through it, starting at the bottom and working your way to the top, gently untangling as you go. Wash the doll’s hair in lukewarm water and baby shampoo, if the hair is dull or dusty. Gently squeeze the water out of the doll’s hair with a towel. Let the hair air-dry. Gently comb the hair with the metal wig brush or pet brush. Dip a soft cloth in warm, soapy water. Wring it out until it is just damp and ru
