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

Join Linda and Rachel in the doll shop for a quick tutorial on how we clean cotton doll clothes. The products used are BOOST and PERK from Twin Pines. We hope you enjoy peeking into our shop today. You can purchase the cleaning products from Twin Pines: www.twinpines.com/

[@melissahoover890]

I hope you won't mind my adding that Oxyclean works well for vintage clothes, too - a tip from Robert Tonner. And, also, you can use a travel steamer instead of ironing. The steam takes the wrinkles out and leaves the garment fluffy.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for the great tip, Melissa!

[@susantaylor614]

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 :)

[@ALT-vz3jn]

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

[@susansparke3462]

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!

[@buzoff4642]

@@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.

[@mybabies2725]

to clean clothes oxy clean it works wonders let it sit over nite and its white again i did my kids outfits that were yellow and they are now white

[@rebeccastratton4114]

One if my favorite parts of "the hunt", besides finding a great doll, is bringing them home and washing them and their clothes. It's like a ritual with me. They get cleaned up and then they go with me to "the doll room". I introduce the new doll to the others and find a place for her to sit or stand in her forever home.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing!

[@sandralerch5812]

@@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.

[@xiletelo]

That sounds so cute!

[@brigittabastek2896]

Rachel is on a roll today! Wonderful, thanks. You are the best.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

We were a little our or control! Lol

[@ajjustice699]

I am going to switch to Perk and Boost to clean some of the stained old doll clothes I have. Thank you so much for this video!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

We hope you enjoy the products! We love them!

[@changchesserly7591]

Cleaning process starts at 2:12 ... 💕

[@shannancarothers4578]

With heirloom clothing I just soak in tepid water for a few hours. That helps rehydrate the fibers before I add any cleaning solutions.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@wantingoneangel8976]

Rachel, I was watching this video while I'm waiting for my boyfriend to pick up our Valentine's Day Dinner! It's really interesting how Linda cleans the clothes! Although my dolls are a little more modern, for my bigger dolls,I would put their clothes in the washing machine and put it on hand wash setting for, but for my Barbie dolls, I just do them by hand or just let them go completely! Thank you for these tips on how to clean doll clothes and I'm so looking forward to watching your other videos in the near future! I hope that you and Derek have a really beautiful Valentine's Day together!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

So glad you enjoyed this! Thank you so much!

[@bettyboop4263]

I would love this place. I'd never want to leave.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thanks, Betty!

[@jennil7797]

Aw, your brother's doll is so cute.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you!

[@kathyevans3251]

Very helpful tips

[@nalayat2050]

to help dry just washed clothing, place the clothing in between 2 or one large white terry cloth towel and hand press so the towel absorbs the water. for heavily soiled items, lay on a flat surface, cover with screening and vacuum with a not too powerful vacuum.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you for the tips!!

[@Coolpoolers]

I miss Linda so much. She was an excellent teacher and I hope she is doing well.

[@moonbeamchaos]

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.” 😢

[@tamarafinch6000]

Rachel where can I buy those mini ironing boards?

[@khunkat6736]

Thanks for it. "Things happens and it happends to all of us. Take a deep breath . Its Ok". Just today I find your channel and today I nearly ruiend an old clothdoll because I want to wash it. Yes, very bad idea I know now and I was very sad. So thanks for your Video. Sadly many of the washing produkts for dolls clothing I can't use because I dont get it here in Germany. Be blessed you and your team.

[@buzoff4642]

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

[@dwayneacevedo6275]

i love this

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Good to hear!

[@CissyPantsCrafts]

I need this information so much!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brigittabastek2896]

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.

[@joeplana7450]

Hi Rachel, would love to know a little more about Antique Nun Dolls,,, I’ve collected a few throughout the years but see very few of them.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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!

[@shimonemissjiveandme4321]

Looking forward to using a similar method for my Diego doll. He wears a vest with a short sleeve shirt underneath and carrying him with me all the time has made his sleeves of his shirt went from bright blue to a greenish-brown. His backpack also has some stains and I’ve been wondering how can I get these stains out. Thank you ☺️

[@raggedyann4372]

Thank you❤️

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

You are welcome!

[@tonywild1963]

Hi Rachel, I mentioned your name to the twin pines company and said you use and recommend their products, I was enquiring if they shipped to the UK. I think you should speak to them and say you use and recommend their products and try to get free samples.

[@valt8744]

This video of the clothes cleaning, and the last of the doll cleaning were a lot of fun to see together. Will you do another video putting the K*R all back together, or at least letting us see him in all his sparkling clean glory? Thanks Rachel and Linda!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@chrisschuster4119]

Entertaining

[@jodykaiser6407]

Thanks for this video. I want to clean a bright blue velvet doll dress. The dress is the original dress on a Royal Doll Joy 1965. I assume the fiber content is cotton velvet. Any suggestions would be helpful. Would Boost be a good cleaning product? Thanks, JK

[@m.gutierr7520]

Hi Rachel, hope you can answer me, I’m collecting the Gorham valentine ladies doll, I have like 8 already, I really would like some tips on how to clean their clothes since they are attached to the doll, and their feathers too! Is there a video about it already or maybe you could make one on how to clean dolls that the clothes are attached to them, Thankyou

[@TheMahadear6]

New product for me

[@GiftWrapped]

Red cotton dolls dress with white cotton trim- How do you keep the red dye from bleeding into the white cotton trim?

[@katinablackston9440]

Will thus cleaning method work on velvet?

[@Mangacide]

Will this mixture work for old barbie and american girl doll clothes? I don't know what their fabric makeup is.

[@mrs.kathrynalford2491]

Hello I would like to clean my heirloom Barbie wedding gown that my grandmother made me.. it is silk or satin. Will boost and perk be good for this? Thank you!

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@Beckles1585]

Would you do the same for barbie clothes from the 90s? They are in decent shape, only a couple have stains but all of them have an odor. Not sure if I could wash them in a machine on a delicate cycle in a mesh bag. Air dry of course. Thoughts??

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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.

[@juliemann3243]

Would Woolite work? Thanks for a great video.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@vanessareyes7577]

hi in one of your videos it was mentioned that you can use ivory soap to clean vinyl dolls. I want to wash my barbies without ruining the vinyl what type of ivory soap do you recommend the bar soap or the liquid dish detergent or body wash? There are many types of ivory soap so I wasn't sure what your artist was referring to when she mentioned ivory soap in general. thanks

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@ALT-vz3jn]

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.

[@mimaCjacobs]

I have a beautiful Madame Alexander Miss Genius dress and bonnet that have flowers sewn directly into the seams. Is there a way to protect the flowers so they don't fade and lose their flocking during the soaking process? I don't dare unto the stitching to remove them.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@catherinewalton6839]

I have a few dolls that the clothes do not come off, how would I clean the clothes in that case?

[@ackdolfphitlervonburnellnotsee]

So, I purchased a vintage 1970’s Knickerbocker Raggedy Ann Doll on Etsy. Since I saw your video, cleaning her dirty clothes won’t be an issue. The real problem is how do I clean raggedy Ann’s dirty face and red hair without damaging the inside. Her red hair are coming off too. I don’t know, what type of glue they used at the manufactured. Can you please help?

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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!

[@collettediva2001]

Do you know how to clean velvet porcelaine doll clothing?

[@user-jr8kz7gz8f]

Have doll that came with watch,vintage Cinderella doll,back of dress has yellowed,how would I clean it.?

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@mguest1940]

Hi The Perk directions says 1 part perk to 3 parts water.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Thank you!

[@janadubes]

Where are your first tutorials. I have some cloth Betty Boop dolls and there clothes don't come off. Do I soak the whole doll or an I just wash them in the washing machine. But like you said the red dress on here could bleed. Any suggestions? Jana Dubes

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Good luck with your projects!!

[@ALT-vz3jn]

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.

[@christinestill5002]

I found u trying to clean 50's vinyl dolls like w/ Twin Pines "Remove-Zit. Don't care what u had for lunch. But I've used Twin Pines for 20 years.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@ruthannahaines3857]

I have an antique doll that has old porcelain for the face and hands that are cracking. Her body, arms, legs, and feet are made with straw as stuffing and cloth. Her body is dirty as well as her clothes. Her clothes are very old too. How do I clean her body and clothes since they are old enough I'm afraid to use this formula you share on this video? And how do I preserve her face and hands? Hands are worse than her face.

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@ruthannahaines3857]

@@RachelHoffmanDolls how much would that cost?

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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 KZbin to help with almost everything. It’s a matter of researching and purchasing a doll repair book. Good luck with your project!

[@ruthannahaines3857]

@@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.

[@anbond5054]

Is rinsing done any particular way?

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

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

[@lesasmith3824]

How do I clean a bride dolls Vail

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Soap and water usually does the trick.

[@irenehough4441]

That is how I dry my Barbie clothing

[@RachelHoffmanDolls]

Awesome!

[@user-jr8kz7gz8f]

Doll is plastic,put out by Disney,vintage Cinderella doll ,came with watch,.