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How do I clean insect stains from leather?

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Mallika Sharma is a Certified Leather Care Technician and the Founder of The Leather Laundry, a niche spa service for luxury leather gear in India. Mallika specializes in leather cleaning, coloring, repairing, and restoring for shoes, handbags, jackets, wallets, belts, and sofas. She holds a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment from the University of Edinburgh Business School. Mallika is a certified Professional Leather Care Technician and trained with the globally reputed leather care company, LTT in the United Kingdom.

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To clean stains from leather, create a solution of lukewarm water and mild soap, such as baby soap. Dampen a soft cloth with this solution and gently rub it across the surface of the stain. Then, wipe it dry with a dry cloth and repeat the process if necessary.

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Use some Dove soap and keep scrubbing it, making sure to also rub the cloth together. Afterwards, use some conditioner before scrubbing again. Scrub for about another two minutes, then use a damp cloth to wipe the soap marks.

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I have fabric blinds in our travel trailer which the moths have "pooped" all over. I have tried many things, including vinegar, Dawn detergent, Grandma's stain removal, and nothing works. Ideas?

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Try using acetone and DEET-based bug spray to remove the stains, as both can destroy stains effectively.

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How do I remove the ladybug red trails from my vinyl camper ceiling? I have tried cleaning it and it isn’t coming off.

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Try using DEET-based bug spray on your ceiling and some acetone.

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