Alexander dolls are beautiful dolls that need to be cared for on a regular basis in order to preserve their original beauty and craftsmanship and to keep their true value high. This article will help you decide how best to keep your dolls clean and well cared for.

Caring for Dolls Skin and Hair

Dolls that are designed to look incredibly lifelike, like Alexander dolls, need to be cleaned periodically to keep them looking new and beautiful and to preserve their value. Many consumers purchase dolls as collector’s items and not as play things. In fact, an extensive doll collection can be very valuable and very beautiful it is maintained with love and attention. To care for your dolls, you need to understand with what materials your dolls were created. For example, dolls with real human hair must be cared for differently than dolls with artificial hair. The first thing that you will need to do to preserve and care for your dolls is decide how the dolls are going to be displayed. If your dolls sit on a shelf with no protection, they will accumulate dust, dirt and grime which will need to be cleaned away on a regular basis. If your dolls are displayed in cases or in their original packaging, they will require less care. Dolls have skin that is usually made of some type of soft, composite plastic material. The skin of dolls can be cleaned with warm water mixed with a mild detergent. You can gently rub the dirt off the skin of a doll and wipe it clean with a wet rag. It is important to dry the doll’s skin so that no moisture seeps into the plastic. You should also avoid scrubbing the doll too hard. A doll’s hair should be brushed regularly to keep it looking shiny and to prevent snarls or tangles from occurring.

Caring for Dolls Clothing

If your doll has high quality clothing that becomes dusty or dirty, it may be necessary to clean the clothing to keep the doll looking beautiful. Some doll clothing may be dry clean only, but most doll clothing can be carefully washed by hand and dried on the gently cycle in the dryer. You can decide how best to proceed with cleaning your doll’s clothing by comparing it to your own clothing and proceeding accordingly.