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Brenda Sue 12-03-2012 07:11 AM
Dusty Porcelain Dolls and Clothes
 
I brought home two porcelain dolls from my daughters house. The dolls have been in the basement laying on a shelf and have gotten dusty and she is a smoker. What is a safe way to clean the dresses? It is a Mother-Young Daughter set and they are dressed fancy. I am afraid to launder them. I hope someone on the Quilting Board has had the same problem and cleaned their dolls successfully.

mountain deb 12-05-2012 07:09 AM
I think I would take the chance and hand wash it using wool lite or a mild detergent.

Tartan 12-05-2012 08:17 AM
Are we talking genuine antiques? If they are then just a vacuum with soft pantyhose over the nozzle may be the best option. If they are not antiques then I would hand wash the clothes if they are cotton. If they are silks and velvet, then you might have to vacuum and hang to air out for the smoke.

LoisM 12-05-2012 08:24 AM
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