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    How do you clean a Coach suede purse?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    You should clean your Coach suede purse like you would clean any other suede purse. You can begin with using a suede brush, then a suede eraser. If you are not able to get the stain to lift, you can try to dab a small amount of vinegar or rubbing alcohol onto the purse.
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    How do you clean a faux suede purse?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    In addition to faux suede being more affordable, it is also easier to clean. To clean faux suede, you can use water and a mild soap, such as a drop of dish detergent or laundry detergent. Rub the area with an undyed sponge or soft brush like a toothbrush.
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    How do I clean a Kate Spade suede purse?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    You can try using the suede brush and eraser, as mentioned in the article. However, you can always take your handbag to a professional to do a preventative cleaning. This is recommended every 1-2 years to keep your purse in great condition. Ask your local dry cleaner, leather shop, or upscale department store if they care for suede items to get a professional clean.
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    How do I get water marks off my suede handbag?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    You can try using a suede brush and an eraser to get rid of the marks on your bag. This will help lift the nap of the dampened suede and pick up dirt that settled into your purse. Finish by using the suede brush again.
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    How can I get rid of mold on a black suede purse?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    First, scrub the mold off the purse with a suede brush. Although you don't typically want to leave your suede item out in the sun for too long because you don't want to risk fading, when you are dealing with mold, you may want to hang your purse out in the sun for a couple hours to help kill the bacteria. After the item is fully dry and warm, try using the suede brush again. You can try using a suede eraser as well.
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    How can I remove pen ink from suede gloves?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    If the ink has already settled, try to lift the stain with rubbing alcohol. You may also need to scrub the stain with an eraser and finish it off with a suede brush. For future ink stains, try to dab it up with a white washcloth or paper towel before it fully dries.
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    I have traces of red ink on the inside of my suede purse. How can I remove it without damaging the suede?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    You can try pouring rubbing alcohol on the stain. Let the rubbing alcohol fully dry then try using the eraser or sandpaper to pull out the ink. Finish the work using a suede brush to restore the fibers.
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    What's the best way to clean suede?
    Michelle Driscoll, MPH
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
    Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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    Spot-cleaning suede is the most ideal way to remove stains since you should not get suede wet. First, use a small suede brush to remove any built-up dirt, then rub the spot with a suede eraser. If the stain persists, dab a small amount of vinegar or rubbing alcohol on the stain with a dye-free cloth.
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