Dogs0813 Posted March 15, 2014 I don't have my first girl yet, but if all goes right I plan to buy her on the 22nd. I've bought some stuff for her beforehand. One thing I've bought is a pair of DD socks from ebay. When they got here I noticed they have a strange smell. I'm worried that if I put these on my girl when I get her, that the smell might transfer to the vinyl. Is this possible? Is there something I can do? Would fabric freshener(fabreeze maybe?) work? Thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oni-Chan Posted March 15, 2014 You're probably best washing all clothes and outfits you get for your girls. Especially darker clothes and clothes of pink/red, blue. For one it will wash out some if not all excess dye, and for 2nd hand clothes, any smells or residues. Hope that helps some. I have more dollfies than my age in years *×* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogs0813 Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks. That does help Should I use the washing machine and dryer or hand wash and air dry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloodflower Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks. That does help Should I use the washing machine and dryer or hand wash and air dry? Do not dry/tumble your clothes. But you can use a washing machine if you use a lingerine-pouch(usually used for women's bras to protect them and the rest of the clothes while washing) and wash on low settings. If you feel that the clothes may be a bit fragile(like clothes with lace and such) then handwash is a good idea. Corellia(DD Marya), Sirius(DDS Sirius), Luka(DDdy OOB N-04), Alessa(DDdy Sakura Honya Head) Genma(Azone Kanojo) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogs0813 Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks for the advice. Our washing machine has a delicates cycle so I think I'll use that. Everything seems washer safe, but I want to be careful just in case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poofiemus Posted March 17, 2014 Yeah, extreme gentle cycle or hand wash, and definitely air dry. The odor-cancelling Fabreeze (that is, the non-perfume type) does work well on strong odors, but won't be any help with dyes, so washing this first time is a good idea. The Fabreeze can be saved for stuff that's difficult to wash like plushies or furniture. In this household, sanity is considered a tresspasser. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitterfishies Posted March 17, 2014 I've gotten a few dresses with strong smells. I always found gently hand washing them with dish soap (I use green apple dawn) and then line drying then outside in the sun kills most smells. Though my significant other swears by shoving the offending clothes into a garbage bag with a sent dryer sheet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dogs0813 Posted March 18, 2014 Thank you everyone for all the help. I washed the clothes on the delicates cycle, which worked out fine. They're all hung up drying now. Unfortunately it poured yesterday, so it's too wet outside to sit them out to dry out there. Anyone know how long it will take for them to air dry? I have them hung up on the shower curtain rod. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitterfishies Posted March 19, 2014 I'd think they'll be dry by the end of the day(or sooner depending on the fabric) if you house is warm and dry. If not and the fabric likes to hold on to water I'd say they'll be dry my morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foo Posted March 20, 2014 Anyone know how long it will take for them to air dry? I have them hung up on the shower curtain rod. Actually, I usually just spread them out flat on a glass surface (a table, you could try alumninum foil instead) and they're dry in a few hours. And that's in the winter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitterfishies Posted March 20, 2014 Anyone know how long it will take for them to air dry? I have them hung up on the shower curtain rod. Actually, I usually just spread them out flat on a glass surface (a table, you could try alumninum foil instead) and they're dry in a few hours. And that's in the winter I'll have to try that next time! I keep trying to hang them on the shower curtain too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raquel Posted April 1, 2014 You could also lay it down on a dry towel and squeeze some of the excess moisture out to help it dryer faster. I do this with my lolita dresses by laying them on the towel and rolling it up and push or squeeze on the towel and then hanging it to dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukamina Posted April 1, 2014 I heard letting clothes dry on a towel takes longer than letting them dry on a solid surface. Something about the moisture from the towel slowing down the drying/having to wait for both the towel and the clothes to dry takes longer. My Etsy Shop ~~~ My DeviantArt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raquel Posted April 2, 2014 I heard letting clothes dry on a towel takes longer than letting them dry on a solid surface. Something about the moisture from the towel slowing down the drying/having to wait for both the towel and the clothes to dry takes longer. I don't let it dry on the towel. I just use the towel to get the extra moisture out before hanging to dry. I've never tried laying it on a solid surface before though. But then again I don't have much surface space in my house that's not the floor. Haha.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
