Magic Eraser for Cleaning Crayon MarksI got some wood puzzles for my granddaughter on Freecycle. One puzzle had a lot of crayon marks on it. A knock-off Magic Eraser made it look like new in a couple of minutes. This is a good tip to know about, as I'm sure our little artiste will be doing some drawing of her own where she shouldn't.
Cleaning a Vintage DollHere is a way to remove hard grime on a vintage plastic doll without scraping and doing damage. This was a life size Patti Playpal doll that I found stored away for years.
Cleaning Smoke Smell from Porcelain DollsI just purchased 2 musical porcelain dolls from eBay and they were very smoky and had what appears to be water stains. I opened seams and removed the music box, removed the hands, feet and head.
Use Knee High Stocking To Wash Barbie ClothesThe best way to clean Barbie clothes, in my opinion, is to put them in a knee high stocking and tie a knot it in. They'll get clean and will be easy to find in washer or dryer.
Cleaning Bath Toys with VinegarCleaning bath toys with a simple solution of vinegar and water will help get rid of bacteria and mildew. Vinegar is a natural option that is safe to use on your children's toys.
Cleaning Bath Toys with BleachIf they already have mold or mildew on them try to clean them before you throw them out. Follow these simple steps:
Vinegar to Disinfect Books and ToysDisinfect plastic baby books and toys by spraying them with white distilled vinegar and soapy water.