Water Damage to collectibles...whataya do?

[Sean]

They usually just get ripped from my body--so no washing necessary

The neighborhood cats must think that musk of your's is old sushi..... drives 'em crazy.

But I digress....  Try Dreft-----it's a stain remover for baby/ toddler clothes.  Somehow it walks that fine line between being tough on stains and odors while being gentle.  Get the pre-treatment spray and the liquid detergent to do the load in (may want to put delicates in a mesh bag for protection).

[Jscareshock]

Oh No, OG!
You might try some activated charcoal.  I think you can get it at a hardware store.  You'd have to put it in a bag the way you are with the dryer sheets.  I've never tried it but I understand that it works really well.

Just for future reference, if you're storing collectibles in Rubbermaid containers in the basement or somewhere else that is damp, get some silica gel packages to put with them.  I bought them for storing with my daughter's dolls.  The packages that I got are about 4 in. X 5 in.  You'd have to look them up on the internet, I don't have a link to send to you.   

You can buy these packets at Wal-Mart.  They are with the cleaning supplies.  THey work as a deodorizer and moisture absorbent. 

[Opera Ghost]

But I digress....  Try Dreft-----it's a stain remover for baby/ toddler clothes.  Somehow it walks that fine line between being tough on stains and odors while being gentle.  Get the pre-treatment spray and the liquid detergent to do the load in (may want to put delicates in a mesh bag for protection).

Thanks Sean, and since we DO have a Toddler in house, it will likely get further use!

[Sean]

Thanks Sean, and since we DO have a Toddler in house, it will likely get further use!

Good luck, OG.

[ChattyLMS]

I've had a lot of good luck laundering doll clothes and Cabbage Patch dolls.  I put them in a pillow case and tie up the open end really good and throw that bundle in the washing machine with a bunch of old clean towels.  The towels help give the things padding against the sides of the washing machine.  I use Dreft as Opera Ghost suggested and launder in cold water in a short cycle.  After they're done washing I put them on a drying rack and let them air dry.  Don't dry them in a dryer! 

[Opera Ghost]

I've had a lot of good luck laundering doll clothes and Cabbage Patch dolls.  I put them in a pillow case and tie up the open end really good and throw that bundle in the washing machine with a bunch of old clean towels.  The towels help give the things padding against the sides of the washing machine.  I use Dreft as Opera Ghost suggested and launder in cold water in a short cycle.  After they're done washing I put them on a drying rack and let them air dry.  Don't dry them in a dryer! 

Thanks Chatty! Yeah Dryer=No, No!

[ChattyLMS]

OG, if it's seems like they might not dry really easily, try hanging them on a rack and have a fan blow on them.  That works really well.

[Opera Ghost]

OG, if it's seems like they might not dry really easily, try hanging them on a rack and have a fan blow on them.  That works really well.

Thanks Chatty. Thus far, it's not been the drying as much as the lingering odor

[Scatter]

Thanks Chatty. Thus far, it's not been the drying as much as the lingering odor

Use whatever helps you with your feet issues.

[ChattyLMS]

Use whatever helps you with your feet issues.

Odor eaters.