Hobbies And Interests
Things You'll Need
Instructions
Check your doll completely and decide what parts need to be fixed and what must be replaced.
Wash the body and face with warm water and a mild cleanser. Dry with a soft cloth.
Use a blunt toothpick to clean out crevices.
Try alcohol or nail polish remover if you can't get dirt off with water. Do not use these substances on old dolls, as they can remove the paint.
Shampoo the doll's hair and condition it with lanolin. If it is matted, wash it with GooGone, then soak it in fabric softener. Rinse and style.
Curl the hair around straws or plastic tubing. Hold it in place with a pin while it dries.
Repaint the doll's face if needed. This is a very delicate procedure, so don't try it if you don't have experience.
Buy replacement limbs if needed. You can get them from Barbies that match yours, but are in poor condition except for the parts you need.
Wash the clothes and use stain remover if necessary.
Iron clothes that are wrinkled and not made of a material that will melt.
Clean plastic accessories with warm water and mild cleanser.
Consider having the hair professionally re-rooted if it is in very bad shape.
Purchase new clothes and accessories or make your own.