HOW TO CLEAN DOLL CLOTHES WITH LINDA WALL | DOLL SHOP TUTORIAL *we show you how!* 

Thank you for the great tip, Melissa!

Oxyclean is what I normally use also Melissa, but at this moment I'm out :( So I guess I will use a light laundry detergent, and baking soda, and see how that works :) But thanks for the help of steamer to get the wrinkles out :)

Yes I agree with you; I’ve restored dozens of play dolls, and OxiClean is my favorite product to get old stains out.

Thank you everyone for confirming that OxyClean is a great option for washing doll's clothes. I normally use OxyClean when I do laundry and nothing works as good, but I typically use it with hot to boiling water, so I'll have to try it with cold water. I've watched several videos of people washing dolls and their clothes, hoping to see someone using OxyClean. I've been going through my old Barbie dolls, separating mine from my sister's and some of the dolls and the clothes could use some special attention. Thanks again!

@@susansparke3462 Hot water always helps re: stains/dirt, but hot water's required (it appears) to melt OxyClean. If doing so, maybe let the liquid cool before putting in the fabric, as hot will shrink cotton, and possibly damage other fabrics. In any case, thanks for the mention, as I didn't know if it was gentle enough for this purpose.

Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

@@RachelHoffmanDolls I have used these products for doll clothing since they started making it. It will turn Ginny clothing back to its crispness. So I thought it would be safe for about anything. I did not know you and Dollspart sell this. I always purchased it by the gallon directly from Texas.

That sounds so cute!

I only learned yesterday that Linda and Stanley had “retired,” and it breaks my heart. Linda and Stanley were the backbone, in my opinion, and were what made it a “living, breathing doll shop.” 😢

We hope you enjoy the products! We love them!

We were a little our or control! Lol

Thanks, Betty!

So glad you enjoyed this! Thank you so much!

Thanks for the tip!!

Thank you!

Glad it was helpful!

I use hide glue (rabbit skin glue), the glue they used in the production of these dolls. I like to stay true as much as I can to the old materials used.

In comments above, OxyClean recommended. "nearly ruined" can happen, as fabrics are subject to dry rot.

Thank you for the tips!!

Yes, soon! He is the cutest and will be on the doll shop website soon!

Good to hear!

We love nun dolls. I don’t know any specific trivia because in my experience, they are usually any kind of antique doll, dressed as a nun. And they’re relatively rare. Thanks so much for tuning in!

You are welcome!

She was referring to plain white bar soap. Good luck in your project!!

Ivory dish detergent works great to wash Barbies, I also like using Method dish detergent it’s very mild. For their hair you can use dish detergent as a shampoo and then some oil-free conditioner, especially if the hair is dry.

I don’t know, we only work with cottons. I would *not* recommend it is I had to decide now. Best thing to do is to get some clothing you can experiment with.

We love to share what we had for lunch. It’s makes the videos more inviting and conversational. What did you have for lunch?

Good question. Alexander clothes are tricky. We’re working on a wedding dress for Cissy soon, keep your eyes open for that video.

Hi! I do not know due to not trying. We have only used this on antique and vintage cottons.

HI! I don't know, I have only tried to clean a very old one once by soaking it and she fell apart so I totally regretted it!

I’m not sure, will have to ask Linda. Always do a little test before doing the whole garment.

Thank you!

You could try and see! It might help a lot.

I would have it done by a pro through The Doll Doctor’s Association.

@@RachelHoffmanDolls how much would that cost?

Hi! I could never quote the work job of a doll doctor. I have no idea, especially without seeing the extent of the work. You’ll need to send photos and ask for their fee. If you don’t want to seek professional help, there are all kinds of videos on RU-vid to help with almost everything. It’s a matter of researching and purchasing a doll repair book. Good luck with your project!

@@RachelHoffmanDolls thank you! I think I will try and find a doll doctor and see what can be done. I would send pictures to you, but not sure how.

Good luck with your projects!!

Never put them in the washing machine. When I wash vintage bright doll clothes I use Woolite hand wash detergent and very cold water, and I put one of those shout dye absorbing sheets in the water to protect any trim on the clothing. If there no trim then you don’t need it. Don’t let it soak for too long because the color tends to bleed with those old fabrics; just swish it around enough to get the suds through and remove the garment, roll it in a dark colored towel and press down on the towel to get most of the water out, then reshape and air dry. If the clothes are sewn on the doll I would still use woolite, or liquid ivory soap.

Nope, we just rinse in water from the sink and line dry then iron.

Soap and water usually does the trick.

Awesome!