For vinyl dolls there are several methods you can try.
What causes the smell from vinyl baby dolls.
Other sources of odor are mustiness usually caused by mildew growth from being stored improperly and smells from things applied to the doll like hair spray conditioner etc.
3 years and above.
Rubber and vinyl baby dolls need to be cleaned regularly to prevent the build up of harmful mold mildew and other dirt that they attract.
Your only real recourse if it s truly something you can t live with is to get her a different doll right away and donate that one before she becomes too attached.
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This can be a tricky.
It depends on what is causing the smell and what type of material the doll is made.
Well it is a baby girl doll crafted from the gentle touch vinyl and weighted cloth body.
I have scented baby dolls that are 7 years old and still slightly retain their scent.
So the obvious prevention tip is that if you re a doll collector quit smoking.
Material the head is gentletouch vinyl body is gentletouch vinyl or pp cotton.
Toxic fumes created by heating a vinyl doll.
In their original form a typical vinyl toy doll isn t going to release any seriously concerning toxic chemicals at least not a lot.
Musty odors bad smells caused by the growth of mold and mildew can happen to any object stored in a dark damp place for too long 1 this includes precious keepsakes like dolls and other toys items that can t be tossed in the washer and may be difficult to thoroughly clean without risking damage.
The smell is as strong as polyurethane in an unventilated area but the smell is of plastic this is not to say that the dolls are treated with polyurethane.
Cleaning the doll really good and airing it outside for awhile will sometimes work.
You can buy a product like lysol fabreeze or others to spray on them to speed up the process.
We have dolls that smell that way.
Owners of vintage dolls can recognize pvc by a stickiness or the tacky feel on the outside the doll.
They are cute to look at but do not slip on maintenance and you should be fine.
These dolls have become sticky on the surface and difficult to handle shashoua says.
The fact is that all vinyl products contain volatile organic compounds voc that create the distinct odor associated with vinyl think of a new curtain.
Both dolls are from about 1953.
These simple steps could save you from parting with a cherished memory from your youth or a memory of your own child.
If the smell is in the vinyl it may not wash out.
I don t smell vinegar or anything pungent or parm cheese or sour milk or vomit.