How to Clean Marker off a Doll
Prepare the doll for cleaning., Choose one or more of the following methods.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the doll for cleaning.
Check that the doll is suitable for cleaning.
The doll must be a modern, plastic or vinyl based doll.
Vintage, valuable and older dolls are better seen by a professional doll repairer.
Remove the doll's clothing, shoes and any accessories.
Pull the doll's hair back, if possible, and either pin it up or put it in a ponytail with a hair elastic.
Protect the eyes and original painted areas if needed.
For example, bandage off the eyes to protect them from cleaning solution being rubbed or splashed into them. , They are not provided in any specific order.
However, it is important to understand that markers are made of different ink and solvent combinations, so not every method is going to be spot on.
To test the likely usefulness of a method, you can do a test with cotton swabs as follows:
Choose as many of the solutions suggested below as you have ingredients for.
Dip a cotton swab in the solution.
Rub on a small part of the stained area.
Look at all of the swabs.
The one which has transferred the most color is likely to be the best solution for the marker on your doll. -
Step 2: Choose one or more of the following methods.
Detailed Guide
Check that the doll is suitable for cleaning.
The doll must be a modern, plastic or vinyl based doll.
Vintage, valuable and older dolls are better seen by a professional doll repairer.
Remove the doll's clothing, shoes and any accessories.
Pull the doll's hair back, if possible, and either pin it up or put it in a ponytail with a hair elastic.
Protect the eyes and original painted areas if needed.
For example, bandage off the eyes to protect them from cleaning solution being rubbed or splashed into them. , They are not provided in any specific order.
However, it is important to understand that markers are made of different ink and solvent combinations, so not every method is going to be spot on.
To test the likely usefulness of a method, you can do a test with cotton swabs as follows:
Choose as many of the solutions suggested below as you have ingredients for.
Dip a cotton swab in the solution.
Rub on a small part of the stained area.
Look at all of the swabs.
The one which has transferred the most color is likely to be the best solution for the marker on your doll.
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