Can you machine wash Mego clothes?

[nazgul]

Hi all...I hope this isn't a dumb question, but does anyone know if it's ok to machine wash dirty Mego clothes. I just won a 8" Wonder Woman whos outfit is a bit dirty....

[sauce]

Too much agitation

Use your fingers, a bowl, soap and warm water

[hobub]

No need. Just use warm soapy water, put in your hand and make a repeated fist. The agitation can damage it and Will ruin the tag. So proceed with caution.

[nazgul]

Awesome...thanks guys! I'll let you know how it goes....

[spacecaps]

Believe it or not I've actually thrown a couple of really bad suits in the washing machine on delicate cycle in a mesh bag when hand washing didn't work. Rub the detergent in on the suit first or use a shout pen and don't wash them with anything else to avoid color bleeding. Warm water works better than cold. Also before it gets to spin cycle, pull it out. Did this to about six or seven suits (a few at the same time) and never had a problem. But the key is you have to put it in a protective bag otherwise it could get torn to pieces. Try hand washing first though...

[The Shadow Knows]

Thank you all for sharing. This is good information for us newbies out there. Most appreciated.

[nazgul]

Just wanted to say thanks again for all of the tips! I think she came out pretty good...Not bad for $20...

[MegoMark71]

Awesome she looks great. I just picked up some oxy-clean myself so i can take care of a few suits.

[Gorn Captain]

Too much agitation

Use your fingers, a bowl, soap and warm water

It's like giving yourself an enema...


Seriously, this is the safest way. Just let them soak in lukewarm soapy water, rinse and repeat. You can squeeze the water out and let dry on a towel.

[Mr Mego]

Seriously, this is the safest way. Just let them soak in lukewarm soapy water, rinse and repeat. You can squeeze the water out and let dry on a towel.

Yep, I'm always do like that is safer for my figures, never used the washer machine lol.

[raider5gt]

Thanks for the heads up on this,i was just going to toss them all in the washing machine with some oxyclean,looks like i will be washing by hand this weekend.

[actjac01]

I've washed them in the machine before, even the silk screen ones, like the Penguin suit. I've thrown 'em straight in with my 'whites' and various 'unmentionables', then pulled them out and set them aside to dry while everything else went into the machine dryer.
To be honest, I found I've gotten no better result over washing them by hand.

[sauce]

Just wanted to say thanks again for all of the tips! I think she came out pretty good...Not bad for $20...

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Nice lookin' gal!!!!!

[Mr Mego]

If used dryer machine will cause fading the suits.

I squeeze the water out then put little wet suits in the between soft cleaned towels like sandwich and press them down gentle to drained water out then put them a side, to let the suits natural air dry till next day will helps.

[Gorn Captain]

I have a CIPSA Zaius whose jacket needs a clean, but I don't really know how to tackle that one. The white from his jacket could do with a wash but I'm afraid it'll destroy the fake leather part. Any ideas?