What can I use on a rubber doll where the body has turned brown. How can I get the skin tone back? The doll is over 50 years old. I don't have a picture of it. I'll get one and send it.
Thank you.
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For hard rubber/plastic dolls my first line cleaning tool is to make a paste with a tablespoon of baking soda, a dash of salt, a small drop of Dawn dish soap the simple not any of the xpower ones and just enough white vinegar to make a paste.
It will fizz up then when it settles test on a tiny spot on the foot or neck under the hair just to be sure there are no wonky reactions. I have never had one, but you never know.
If it is ok, use an old soft tooth brush in gently circles to clean. It may take several times to get it back to normal, if it is just dirt causing the discoloration.
To dry, lay the doll on a soft white towel and dry outside in indirect light...preferably where there is a nice cross breeze.
I have used this method to clean many a grimy Barbie, Bratt and like doll.
I have not tried this on the softer plastics. You may want to omit the salt before testing in an inconspicuous place. The salt is for a mild abrasive, which may be too harsh on a softer doll.
Hope this brings your doll back to good health!
You can try whitening toothpaste. Make sure you use in an inconspicuous spot.
Can you use Acne spot remover for discoloration on rubber dolls body?
Unable to clean a 1950's Alexander rubber doll with movable glass eyes, jointed shoulders, elbows, hips and knees with any suggestions listed above, I rubbed the doll, in small sections, with a soft cloth dipped in Goof Off then immediate wipe the area with a clean damp cloth. Used a soft bristle toothbrush on fingers, toes and ears then finished off with Ponds makeup remover and rubbed down with a clean dry cloth.
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