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    How do you get pen marks out of 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.
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
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    There are multiple ways to tackle this problem, but you should start out with sanding the stain away using fine grit sandpaper. You can clean the area further by softly brushing the stain with vinegar or rubbing alcohol.
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    How can I remove stains from Timberland boots?
    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.
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
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    You can clean your Timberland boots using a suede eraser (or pencil eraser) and sandpaper. You can also use a unbuckle cleaning and sealing product. For more detailed information, you can check out the WikiHow article "How to Clean Timberland Boots."
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    My black suede bag has turned white after trying to clean it with paste tape. Can this be fixed?
    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.
    Founder, Mulberry Maids
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    I would try to use a fine-grit sandpaper to see if that helps to get off the white coloring. You can also try to use a suede brush and an eraser to see if that helps!
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    How to remove red tattoo ink from white shoes?
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    White vinegar might work, but be careful to test it on the fabric before applying it to the stain. That's a tough one.
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    How do I remove an ink stain from vegan suede?
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    Try hydrogen peroxide mixed with water in a 2:1 ratio. Dab it on with a cloth.
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