Comments on: How do you clean the green off of old Barbie dolls ?

By: cltd

cltd — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:23:45 +0000

Here’s everything you wanted to know about Green Ear but were afraid to ask!

By: Mesha

Mesha — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:21:10 +0000

well you could either buy a new one or let the mold on your barbie doll spread…….have a great day!!!!!!!!

By: Suzanne R

Suzanne R — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:17:38 +0000

I have treated many vintage Barbie dolls for the dreaded green ear disease! The very best way is to use Remove-Zit from Twin Pines of Maine (link below) – it is made specifically for that and does not damage the dolls. The “home remedy” is to use Benzoyl Peroxide (yes, the acne treatment) – it does work, but many times it also removes the color – so the green ear is replaced by white ear and I have found that it continues to lighten the area even after it is removed. With either product, put it on Barbie’ ear(s) and leave her in the sunshine (like a window sill) – clean the product off every few days and put on new. Eventually it will fade it off. Because the green is actually in the vinyl and not on it, nothing else will work.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:30:23 +0000

Age and condition of dolls determine value so you need to be very careful. You might carefully try a q-tip dampened with water.
If this doesn’t work, try to contact a doll doctor in your area and have them take a look. Some questions simply need to have a physical look to know what to do.

By: Genna S

Genna S — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:46:23 +0000

my first try would be something very mild like Dawn dish soap.. or ivory soap. The green is from the metal in the earrings. Rubbing alcohol removes it off the backs of my older earrings I have. don’t know if this is the best answer but it is my only idea. hope it works keep me posted.. smile

By: lori_love_emmalee

lori_love_emmalee — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:36:57 +0000

Goof Off Spray safe on plastic!

By: pinkribbon66

pinkribbon66 — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 17:17:34 +0000

I would try magic erarser,a paint remover or wd40… It didnt work for my green couch but it might work for barbie dolls..