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How I can clean a Vintage Doll?
I have a doll, pebbles 1963 I bought as a gift for my mom. She is a bit stale dirty smell of age. She has a soft body with vinyl members and head. What would be the best way to clean the body's soft? What happens to the soft (stuffed?) party?
For vinyl dolls, which are fairly safe with any nonabrasive cleaner, start with something like a natural mixture of vinegar, but you can try me or 409, but do not spray on the wrist, spray on the cloth and then wipe. After cleaning plastic dolls or vinyl, rub baby powder on the entire wrist (no eyes or hair). Will look like new. I hope your mom likes it. Good luck!
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