How to Remove Mold from a Barbie Doll

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Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Do your children love to play with their Barbie doll into the tub or anywhere else where it can get dirty ? Then you have probably noticed mold or mud after a while on the doll . Don't throw it away , this tutorial will show you how you can remove mold or any other form of dirt from the barbie without damaging the barbie.

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This includes shoes, hair ties, "earrings" and anything else that can be removed from the barbie doll.
This will be where you will wash the doll out.

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Apply the baby soap to the doll (or the cleaning combo from the last step) and scrub the doll with the used toothbrush making sure to work the mixture into the stains.^{[1]
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Set to dry in a warm sunny location or dry of with a wash rag.

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What kind of baby soap should I use to remove the mold?

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I recommend Johnson's baby head-to-toe wash because it is gentle and cleansing, but you can use whatever you have on hand.

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Doll clothing can become dirty from use. You can clean it without using water. Use the toothbrush to remove any stains found on the doll. If the stain persists, dampen the toothbrush and use that to clean the stain.^{[2]
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Some Barbie dolls have glitter on their bodies . Try not to scrub too hard on the doll.

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Most Barbie dolls have rubber legs (it's not a bad thing , it's mostly to pose the doll and to allow the knees to be bent). Take care to clean that part delicately.

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Warnings

Never use bleach on the doll.

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Do not use steel wool or any strong scrubber to clean the doll.

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Do not wash the doll's clothing with soap. Soap will ruin the clothing.

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