Same! I just got an entire 60’s Barbie & Francie wardrobe case full. Over 50 outfits! Barbie, Ken, and Skipper! All have mildew smell! I’m nervous but there are some VERY rare black label outfits that deserve to shine!
Great video Sue! I had never used Oxyclean before, but I got some after I saw this video the first time. I just recently got a bunch of clone pieces that I liked but were really grungy and I wasn't sure they were usable. I made an Oxyclean "bath" with cold water and let things soak and then rinsed them after a few hours and they came out amazing! I was washing mostly whites and light colors, but I had rescued a doll from a friends "haunted" garden that was dressed in a Barbie Sweet 16 dress that was almost green with dirt which I added just to see if it would help. That dress came out as pink and clean as an Easter egg! Even the polka dots and string ties are popping white-keep up the good work-Your enthusiasm is contagious, and you really know your stuff! Thanx!
Very informative. I learned a lot. I also learned from selling vintage clothing a few years back that if you soak the clothes in white vinegar first, it will take out the excessive color without fading those 60s items.
I'm so glad you made this video. I'm getting ready to clean my little haul of Ken clothes from the Nashville show. I got the striped sweater and also the original red and white stripe beach jacket in a bag lot so I'm glad to know how you cleaned them. I also got a little red cotton cap from Rally Day so I will be extra careful and use vinegar with that. I also got the coat from Rally Day, the jacket from Yachtsman, the sweater from Time for Tennis, a red and gold vest, and two jackets from Dreamboat and some slacks and shorts too. It was not a big doll show but there were some bargains.
Thank you ! I appreciate you sharing your expertise. I am cleaning my own dolls from childhood. As luck would have it, the first doll you clean is one I have. She is a Mary Poppins Doll. Unfortunately my niece got into them and all Mary Poppins clothes are missing, So I will be making her new ones. Thanks once again!!
Thank you for the tips !! I never thought of oxy wash. I have a 70s Cher doll pleather Indian dress , I'm not sure I can wash it. I washed a Superstar pink dress once and it faded the Pink a bit. I like to clean everything too, make it smell good..
Great video! The doll you cleaned with the purple dress is a Mary Poppins doll. I had that exact doll! She came with a coat, hat, bag, and umbrella. I’m thinking I probably shouldn’t have gotten rid of her .😩
Hi Sue! Great video and I'll definitely try a few tips! I was wondering though, when a stain doesn't seem to come out and the piece isn't why what do you usually do? What about fading in clothes, is there any solution to it? Thanks for the reply and keep up with the great videos!
Hi, all! Thanks for the lovely video and tips! I heard you say you haven't found anything to take INK out. Well, I just wanted to let you know that I have had some luck using Rubbing Alcohol on a Q-tip to spot clean! Be prepared as it can make the ink run if there is a lot of it. This works for cleaning lots of different types of stubborn stains on toys and fabrics (ink, paint, sharpie). The higher concentration the better for stubborn stains (like the 90% Isopropyl in the pharmacy dept.) but also the more RISKY it can be about taking certain finishes off so be extra careful around the dolls painted face makeup, adhesives around stickers, etc. because it will also remove old sticky stuff and painted logos/pictures that should be there. And I find that Shout and Spray n Wash help nicely with regular old stubborn dinginess, stains, smells. Please use caution and test on inconspicuous areas first. Thanks again, Sue, for sharing!
SUCH a great video! I have a tricky one - is there anything that can be done if a Barbie "Silken Flame" dress has some dirt on the white satin? I'm afraid of it acting like a wick and pulling water up toward the red velvet...
Thanks for the video. I thought I'd share a couple of things that work for me. On a stain like the one on the collar that you used some bleach on for example, you could also try using some dishwasher detergent. (I think it has water conditioner in it that breaks uo stains and softens hard water). I used to use it on my baby's clothes for some of the baby food stains and it worked well. The other thing I do, is after rinsing the clothes, I fold a clean white towel around them and roll them up and then press a lot of the water out, just by pushing on the towel. Then I put them on doll hangers and let them air dry.
Hi Sue 😊Thanks so much for the video ! It is really helpful. I have watched this video several times and i had commented before but sometimes my comments disappear, so i hope you get this one and know i appreciate you 🥰Have a Great day! 🌞🌞❤❤
Thanks for letting me know. Glad the video helped. Yes, sometime comments don't go through. Sometimes they show up up months later. Happy Barbie hunting.😀
Thank you so much for this video! Do you have any suggestions on how to clean the Senior Prom dress? Also, did you iron any of these after washing? Wondering if they kept their shape during the wash or ironing helped.
I haven't washed one of those exact dresses. But I have washed some that are the satin. They are tricky so only wash if very dirty. Soak with lots of vinegar for a while, The green will probably fade. But you can use a very I have used a very light warm iron. Sometimes they do good and sometimes they don't.
Thanks for sharing your process! I clean Barbies mercilessly, but I've been gun-shy to clean the few vintage clothing pieces I have. A few of those have that musty smell ... does your cleaning process get rid of that smell?
I place clothes that smell musty in zip lock bags with dryer sheets! Check on them periodically. If the smell persist change the dryer sheets out! Hope this helps, keep collecting!
Now when I see your stuff I will always think Fresh and Clean! 🚰 That's a Mary poppies doll, I think. I have one too and think she's Cute! 🌂 Collecting can be hard work sometimes, but always worth it! I am definitely more conservative in my cleaning, and now I will forever think my stuff is not as fresh as Sue's. LOL! One thing I think you should get is Shout Color Catcher sheets. They really work!
What would you recommend to get green off the head from a vintage Barbie.. I believe she is a midge or skipper. She had a gold headband on and it has stained her head and hair green
It’s not an easy fix, unfortunately. Some people use CLR. Treating it over many times. But it can remove the dolls coloring. Remove zit is a product you can order. It helps but takes months of treatment. Some try to color over it. Washing will help remove any green residue.
Tips for late 70s and 80s Barbies whose hair has gone greasy? I am new to this and bought my dolls from childhood, some of which were NRFB, but when I unboxed them…grease. Should I leave them or try to clean their hair? I am displaying all of them. I’ve looked through all your videos and haven’t seen anything on this. Thoughts?
The Barbie gift set i have is called Holiday Sisters Gift Set from 1999 look for the set on RUclips Sue I need to know if I can wash their outfits in water in a bowl with laundry detergent they smell bad from storing them they got a bit whitw musty look to them cause the box became deteriorating
What should I use to get smell - musty old smell out of my Mego Cher doll and mego Sonny dolls with black spots i used dawn on Cher doll she is clean but smells still i had her outside to air out naked and she was still smelly her hair i washed with shampoo conditioner in it hair still messy
That smell will go away, but I have found it just takes time. Putting it outside is a great addition. Especially on sunny days. I have still had dolls smell for a few months before it finally goes away.
Thank you! I was gifted a bubble cut Barbie and red velvet flare coat with silken flame dress and she’s filthy, so are the clothes. I’m scared to try cleaning the clothes because it’s red velvet and white satin. I didn’t know if the satin would turn pink.
That is a risky one to wash. I have never tried it. If you do use a lot of vinegar, and watch it closely. Cause it will fade like crazy. Dry quickly with blow dryer. Maybe first try Brush off the red and if the white is dirty lay it out in the sun. When it gets hot. That will help whiten the inside.
@@BarbieLove I didn’t soak it, I was scared it could be too much so I used cool water with tide free and clear and vinegar just swished it around until the water was brown then rinsed with cold water thoroughly and then dried it quickly. It’s in the sun now and seems perfect! Your tips helped a lot actually. I’m so glad I found your video!
Yes, it works for some outfits. It all depends on the material. So glad you had a good experience. However the older clothes are much to fragile for a washer. They also fade really bad(certain colors) So easy does it if you get a 60's or 70's outfit.😍
@@local_treasures815 I would look them up on ebay to see. That is how I do it, when I find something, I am not sure of the cost. Congrats on your finds.
Not sure I ever cleaned velvet. I would use a vacuum and maybe a pet hair sticky roller to clean them first. Air them out spray a little something to make them smell better. Do they have stains? If they have stains I would a cleaner that cleans without wetting. It all depends on the year. Sounds like these may be from the 90's? I wouldn't soak them unless they are really, really dirty. Soaking can be done but it is always a risk with certain materials.
It is an outfit that cost less than some of the other more detailed outfits. The package said Best Buy on it . So these outfits got dubbed Best Buy’s. I have a video showing a lot of those outfits
Separate items by colors, (items in these eras are known to fade, especially red) Red or anything with red on the item soak in white vinegar and water. (you don't need much water, enough to cover the Piece of clothing) I usually do one item at a time. (at least half water to half vinegar) soak at least an hour or more. Then put the red item in another small container with oxiclean, let it soak until it looks clean, (but check it often!!) Some items are more fragile than others and may fall apart at the seams. (Threads rot) Then I put it in another container of water and fabric softener, for 5-10 minutes. Rinse under running water. Wring item by hand and use a blow dryer to dry it. Most things do great, But I have had some that don't. Red items are always scary, even the red thread on a button will fade. (So red anything needs a long soak in vinegar water) Hope this helps. It is a long process, that takes a lot of containers and patience. 😃Not all stains will come out, so if you buy something heavily stained it may never come clean. If I didn't answer your question, please feel free to ask anything additional
First, you're delightful. Second, I'm inspired to try and clean up my 1960's Barbie, Ken and Skipper items!
Thank you so much, good luck with your cleaning 😀
Same! I just got an entire 60’s Barbie & Francie wardrobe case full. Over 50 outfits! Barbie, Ken, and Skipper! All have mildew smell! I’m nervous but there are some VERY rare black label outfits that deserve to shine!
How lucky we are to have you share this information Sue! Fabulous my darling! 😊💟💟💟
Ahhh😍😊❤😀😍😊❤😀😘
You make me smile! The cookie looked good!
That's nice and yes that was a good cookie.😊
Great video Sue! I had never used Oxyclean before, but I got some after I saw this video the first time. I just recently got a bunch of clone pieces that I liked but were really grungy and I wasn't sure they were usable. I made an Oxyclean "bath" with cold water and let things soak and then rinsed them after a few hours and they came out amazing! I was washing mostly whites and light colors, but I had rescued a doll from a friends "haunted" garden that was dressed in a Barbie Sweet 16 dress that was almost green with dirt which I added just to see if it would help. That dress came out as pink and clean as an Easter egg! Even the polka dots and string ties are popping white-keep up the good work-Your enthusiasm is contagious, and you really know your stuff! Thanx!
Yet!! So glad you saved all those outfits! It is a great feeling. Congrats!! Hope you will enjoy more of my videos.😃
Thanks, this was a great tutorial, and so fun!
Valuable information as always... I appreciate your effort. I really really learned A LOT today from you. Light&Love
Thank you, glad to help
I don't know how I missed this video. Not done watching but very informative so far
Thanks
Very informative. I learned a lot. I also learned from selling vintage clothing a few years back that if you soak the clothes in white vinegar first, it will take out the excessive color without fading those 60s items.
Yes, it works great with fading.😊
Thanks for the video! I learned some great tips.
That is wonderful 😀
Amazing video 👍💗
Thank you so much
I'm so glad you made this video. I'm getting ready to clean my little haul of Ken clothes from the Nashville show. I got the striped sweater and also the original red and white stripe beach jacket in a bag lot so I'm glad to know how you cleaned them. I also got a little red cotton cap from Rally Day so I will be extra careful and use vinegar with that. I also got the coat from Rally Day, the jacket from Yachtsman, the sweater from Time for Tennis, a red and gold vest, and two jackets from Dreamboat and some slacks and shorts too. It was not a big doll show but there were some bargains.
The blue trim on the tennis sweater fades also. It is always a little scary washing these item. Use a lot of vinegar and give it a few hours.
@@BarbieLove ok thank you very much. I suspected it might so I haven’t tried yet. I will use lots of vinegar in that one😊
@@BarbieLove everything turned out well. Nothing faded thanks to your advice❤️I was surprised how dirty the water was😊
@@dianathorpe2280 wonderful, so glad it all worked out. Yes the water can get really dirty.
Thank you for sharing this on cleaning dool up
You are so welcome!
Thank you ! I appreciate you sharing your expertise. I am cleaning my own dolls from childhood. As luck would have it, the first doll you clean is one I have. She is a Mary Poppins Doll. Unfortunately my niece got into them and all Mary Poppins clothes are missing, So I will be making her new ones. Thanks once again!!
That is awesome, I got some vintage patterns recently. I may try to sew a few
Just got a memory jolt! I had a Mary Poppins doll!
Thank You! 👍🌷
Welcome! lori
Awesome thank you I love when you said agitator, you’re too funny
Lol, glad you liked it.
Thank you for the tips !! I never thought of oxy wash. I have a 70s Cher doll pleather Indian dress , I'm not sure I can wash it. I washed a Superstar pink dress once and it faded the Pink a bit. I like to clean everything too, make it smell good..
Use plenty of vintages to help with fading
YOU ARE THE BOMB!!!!
Haha, thanks
Great video! The doll you cleaned with the purple dress is a Mary Poppins doll. I had that exact doll! She came with a coat, hat, bag, and umbrella. I’m thinking I probably shouldn’t have gotten rid of her .😩
Thanks for watching the video.😍 The Mary Poppins doll is cute. I still don't have her complete outfit, just the dress.
Hi Sue! Great video and I'll definitely try a few tips! I was wondering though, when a stain doesn't seem to come out and the piece isn't why what do you usually do? What about fading in clothes, is there any solution to it? Thanks for the reply and keep up with the great videos!
some stains just won't come out. Use more vinegar to help with fading.
Hi, all! Thanks for the lovely video and tips! I heard you say you haven't found anything to take INK out. Well, I just wanted to let you know that I have had some luck using Rubbing Alcohol on a Q-tip to spot clean! Be prepared as it can make the ink run if there is a lot of it. This works for cleaning lots of different types of stubborn stains on toys and fabrics (ink, paint, sharpie). The higher concentration the better for stubborn stains (like the 90% Isopropyl in the pharmacy dept.) but also the more RISKY it can be about taking certain finishes off so be extra careful around the dolls painted face makeup, adhesives around stickers, etc. because it will also remove old sticky stuff and painted logos/pictures that should be there. And I find that Shout and Spray n Wash help nicely with regular old stubborn dinginess, stains, smells. Please use caution and test on inconspicuous areas first. Thanks again, Sue, for sharing!
Thanks Elly. I will keep it on my list for ink,😊
SUCH a great video! I have a tricky one - is there anything that can be done if a Barbie "Silken Flame" dress has some dirt on the white satin? I'm afraid of it acting like a wick and pulling water up toward the red velvet...
That one will fade red for sure. Putting it in the sun helps.
Thanks for the video. I thought I'd share a couple of things that work for me. On a stain like the one on the collar that you used some bleach on for example, you could also try using some dishwasher detergent. (I think it has water conditioner in it that breaks uo stains and softens hard water).
I used to use it on my baby's clothes for some of the baby food stains and it worked well. The other thing I do, is after rinsing the clothes, I fold a clean white towel around them and roll them up and then press a lot of the water out, just by pushing on the towel. Then I put them on doll hangers and let them air dry.
Thanks for your tips, fabulous to see how other collectors do things.😍😊
Hi Sue 😊Thanks so much for the video ! It is really helpful. I have watched this video several times and i had commented before but sometimes my comments disappear, so i hope you get this one and know i appreciate you 🥰Have a Great day! 🌞🌞❤❤
Thanks for letting me know. Glad the video helped. Yes, sometime comments don't go through. Sometimes they show up up months later. Happy Barbie hunting.😀
@@BarbieLove lol Thank you Lovely 🥰❤
Great red barn cookie jar
Also appreciate you eating cookie in middle of video. Excellent. Sugar rush for part !! of video.
It plays "Green Acres" theme song when you open it. Thanks for noticing.
Thank you so much for this video! Do you have any suggestions on how to clean the Senior Prom dress? Also, did you iron any of these after washing? Wondering if they kept their shape during the wash or ironing helped.
I haven't washed one of those exact dresses. But I have washed some that are the satin. They are tricky so only wash if very dirty. Soak with lots of vinegar for a while, The green will probably fade. But you can use a very I have used a very light warm iron. Sometimes they do good and sometimes they don't.
@@BarbieLove - thank you so much!!
Thanks for sharing your process! I clean Barbies mercilessly, but I've been gun-shy to clean the few vintage clothing pieces I have. A few of those have that musty smell ... does your cleaning process get rid of that smell?
Usually. I have had a couple that smelled after cleaning, but they were really bad! However it did gradually fade away, once cleaned
I place clothes that smell musty in zip lock bags with dryer sheets! Check on them periodically. If the smell persist change the dryer sheets out! Hope this helps, keep collecting!
Now when I see your stuff I will always think Fresh and Clean! 🚰 That's a Mary poppies doll, I think. I have one too and think she's Cute! 🌂
Collecting can be hard work sometimes, but always worth it!
I am definitely more conservative in my cleaning, and now I will forever think my stuff is not as fresh
as Sue's. LOL!
One thing I think you should get is Shout Color Catcher sheets. They really work!
I thought that was Mary Poppins too. Cheers 😊
It reminded me of Mary Poppins. I saw one on eBay with full outfit. But the face looks like Tammy. I agree with you, do you know who made her?
Will look for the sheets
@@lancedukel3436 Thanks! LOL I see now it spell corrected me to say poppies instead. Stupid spell check Ha Ha!
@@muddersmudder7943 lol.😀
The dress of the english decal is Teacher Barbie
Yep😍
What would you recommend to get green off the head from a vintage Barbie.. I believe she is a midge or skipper. She had a gold headband on and it has stained her head and hair green
It’s not an easy fix, unfortunately. Some people use CLR. Treating it over many times. But it can remove the dolls coloring. Remove zit is a product you can order. It helps but takes months of treatment. Some try to color over it. Washing will help remove any green residue.
80's 90's Barbie clothes i washed in washing machine no problem of color issue
so cool, much easier. Thank having to soak those 60's & 70's
Any advice on cleaning a VERY dingy striped Allan shirt? It’s pretty gross and it needs help. But I’m not sure what method would work best.
Just vinegar soak them oxy should work fine
Tips for late 70s and 80s Barbies whose hair has gone greasy? I am new to this and bought my dolls from childhood, some of which were NRFB, but when I unboxed them…grease. Should I leave them or try to clean their hair? I am displaying all of them. I’ve looked through all your videos and haven’t seen anything on this. Thoughts?
I would wash it. Good shampoo or dishwashing liquid works great. I did a" Loving You" Barbie in a video.
The Barbie gift set i have is called Holiday Sisters Gift Set from 1999 look for the set on RUclips Sue I need to know if I can wash their outfits in water in a bowl with laundry detergent they smell bad from storing them they got a bit whitw musty look to them cause the box became deteriorating
I can't say for sure. I don't have that doll. I would try just the small outfit first see how it does.
What should I use to get smell - musty old smell out of my Mego Cher doll and mego Sonny dolls with black spots i used dawn on Cher doll she is clean but smells still i had her outside to air out naked and she was still smelly her hair i washed with shampoo conditioner in it hair still messy
That smell will go away, but I have found it just takes time. Putting it outside is a great addition. Especially on sunny days. I have still had dolls smell for a few months before it finally goes away.
Thank you! I was gifted a bubble cut Barbie and red velvet flare coat with silken flame dress and she’s filthy, so are the clothes. I’m scared to try cleaning the clothes because it’s red velvet and white satin. I didn’t know if the satin would turn pink.
That is a risky one to wash. I have never tried it. If you do use a lot of vinegar, and watch it closely. Cause it will fade like crazy. Dry quickly with blow dryer. Maybe first try Brush off the red and if the white is dirty lay it out in the sun. When it gets hot. That will help whiten the inside.
@@BarbieLove I didn’t soak it, I was scared it could be too much so I used cool water with tide free and clear and vinegar just swished it around until the water was brown then rinsed with cold water thoroughly and then dried it quickly. It’s in the sun now and seems perfect! Your tips helped a lot actually. I’m so glad I found your video!
Wonderful!!😃
I washed my Barbie clothes in my washing machine and dryer on delicate and low dryer do you recommend it Beauty In A Box youtuber suggests that
They came out clean and nice
Yes, it works for some outfits. It all depends on the material. So glad you had a good experience. However the older clothes are much to fragile for a washer. They also fade really bad(certain colors) So easy does it if you get a 60's or 70's outfit.😍
How do you clean mildew off a Barbie doll face and clothes?
Try comet or soft scrub on the face. But clean the clothes like in the video
Is vinegar not working as a fabric softener already!?
I don’t like the vinager smell. 🥰
What can vinegar do to clean fabric? I am knowledgeable of carpet cleaning and vinegar has no ability as a cleaning agent.
It helps keep the colors from running. These old fabrics, red being the worse) fade like crazy when you wash them. Vinegar helps a lot.😀
Does the comet scratch the doll? Also, the Brillo?
Not at all
Oh my goodness I picked up a 6pk of clothes unopened for the European market. Are those unusual?
unopened it always good. What year are they?
@@BarbieLove 2003
@@BarbieLove 2003
@@local_treasures815 I would look them up on
ebay to see. That is how I do it, when I find something, I am not sure of the cost. Congrats on your finds.
I have the original Superstar Barbie and the new Superstar Barbie
I got the Repro Superstar Christie, but not the Barbie. How do you like her?
Hi sue how do I clean Holiday Barbie and her sisters Stacy and Kelly their costs are velvet
Let me know the box they came in was yikes and deteriorating shredded box fluff all over them and old dust
Not sure I ever cleaned velvet. I would use a vacuum and maybe a pet hair sticky roller to clean them first. Air them out spray a little something to make them smell better. Do they have stains? If they have stains I would a cleaner that cleans without wetting. It all depends on the year. Sounds like these may be from the 90's? I wouldn't soak them unless they are really, really dirty. Soaking can be done but it is always a risk with certain materials.
I think it's fake velvet what ever they made their jackets from in the 90's
Girl, You want to be absolutely sure that your Barbie clothes are extra clean and not smelly...but it does take effort!
A lot of effort
I can assume so!
Lol
What is a best buy outfit
It is an outfit that cost less than some of the other more detailed outfits. The package said Best Buy on it . So these outfits got dubbed Best Buy’s. I have a video showing a lot of those outfits
Thank you. I am trying to replace what was lost.
Hi, does anyone know where to find out value of barbies?
Ebay solds is what most use now.
@@BarbieLove Thank You
Bleach?
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Ohh my goodness i have a few of them from when i was a kid my favorite was the teacher dress ❤️❤️❤️
That is great you have some from when you were a kid. The teacher dress I don’t have.
I put my Barbie clothes in a bra bag and wash in washing machine on cold. Unless something delicate
What year are your clothes from?
Hi
Sue I love your videos
Thank you so much. I really appreciate you watching. Loving your comments.
I would rather see the clothes, need better instructions
Separate items by colors, (items in these eras are known to fade, especially red) Red or anything with red on the item soak in white vinegar and water. (you don't need much water, enough to cover the Piece of clothing) I usually do one item at a time. (at least half water to half vinegar) soak at least an hour or more. Then put the red item in another small container with oxiclean, let it soak until it looks clean, (but check it often!!) Some items are more fragile than others and may fall apart at the seams. (Threads rot) Then I put it in another container of water and fabric softener, for 5-10 minutes. Rinse under running water. Wring item by hand and use a blow dryer to dry it. Most things do great, But I have had some that don't. Red items are always scary, even the red thread on a button will fade. (So red anything needs a long soak in vinegar water) Hope this helps. It is a long process, that takes a lot of containers and patience. 😃Not all stains will come out, so if you buy something heavily stained it may never come clean. If I didn't answer your question, please feel free to ask anything additional
@@BarbieLove thank you so much will do as you recommend
@@BarbieLove fantastic instructions!! Thanks!
@@tammyclelland very welcome