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Doll has musty smell from attic
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Sat, Oct 19, 02 at 17:52
| Hi everyone! My daughter unpacked her Mandy Doll which had been packed in cardboard box in the attic for over 30 years--it has a very distinct musty type odor--she already tried baking soda with the doll in a plastic bag for a week to absorb odors--didnt work, so she tried washing the doll with oxyclean & still the doll & hair have the odor--please, anyone with ideas to remove the smell--doll is in good condition otherwise--thanks in advance for your help! KarenNY |
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RE: Doll has musty smell from attic
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| Maybe an aafteroon in the sun will help with the musty smell. You could also try Febreeze or another type of odor removing spray. Good luck. |
RE: Doll has musty smell from attic
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| you could try putting the doll in a box with a cloth bag of charcoal.. and after about 3 days take it out and spray with febreeze.. that should work :) |
RE: Doll has musty smell from attic
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| Use Bounce dryer cloths. This is good for books too. Any kind of mold is gotten rid of too. Wrap the doll in Bounce and then in a towel. Leave for about 2 days to one week, checking every two days. It will work. I use it on my doll clothes, antique books and everything else. |
RE: Doll has musty smell from attic
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| Great Information. Thanks for sharing. |
RE: Doll has musty smell from attic
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| I used bounce dryer cloths which I tucked it inside the body, then remove when later. I did this with hard plastic, not sure you an ever get the smell out of vinyl dolls. |
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