Things You'll Need
Instructions
Put on the rubber gloves and nose mask for protection.
Remove any clothing from the doll and place the clothing in the mesh laundry bag.
Place the bag in the washing machine, using mild detergent and cold water to launder the clothing.
Fill the plastic pan or container with warm water and 2 tbsp. chlorine bleach.
Allow only the body of the doll to soak in the container for two hours. (See note about treating older dolls.) After the first hour, check to ensure the mildew is breaking up.
After two hours, remove the doll's body from the container and, using a small brush, scrub off any remaining mildew. To remove stubborn spots, dip the brush in the bleach solution before scrubbing.
If the doll's hair also contains mildew, use the rag or towel dipped in the bleach solution to clean. To cleanse the doll's face, wipe it gently with the bleach-dipped cloth.
After all mildew has been removed, rinse the doll with warm water.
Prepare a solution of 1 cup of dish-washing soap and 2 cups of warm water. Dip a rag or towel in the soapy water and clean the doll again.
Rinse the doll with warm water and dry it with a clean towel or rag.
Using a small rag or a paper towel, apply some of the oil to the doll's hair and body as a conditioner.