Comments on: Eco-friendly stain removal: it’s easy when you know how

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:25:27 +0000

Hi Tim,
You could try a pencil eraser gently worked over the marks followed by a brush with your suede brush or if all else fails try rubbing with some white vinegar.

By: tim

tim — Sat, 03 May 2008 09:16:42 +0000

Hello!

I need advice as to how to clean suede shoes. In the rain the other day the toe caps got wet and have left a kind of white-ish salt mark around the big toe area. I’ve tried warm water and gentle brushing with a suede rubber brush but to no avail. (The shoes are dark brown)

Many thanks for any advice.

Tim

By: Daniela

Daniela — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:24:41 +0000

Fantastic. Thanks Linda!

By: Linda

Linda — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:00:48 +0000

Re the above two comments it might be worth trying some distilled white vinegar in the rinse for the towels. Suede is difficult but I have heard of trying fullers earth powder you can get it from the chemist.

Good Luck!

By: Daniela

Daniela — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:02:16 +0000

How can I take out an ink stain from suede?

By: Lorna

Lorna — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:03:53 +0000

I am an aromatherapist and, over time, my towels have become infused with oil and even hot washing will not remove this so they are heavy. I do not want to replace them if possible but am at a loss as to how to remove oil from such a large quantity of material - all cotton. Can you help?

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By: anna

anna — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:14:31 +0000

I have found rubbing alcohol and hair spray takes outs ballpoint stains. It is tricky because you could spread the stain.

Freezing gum also works to remove it. I have stuck a pair of pants into the freezer and then chipped away the gum when it has frozen. Personally I like Linda’s suggestion better.

One of the suggestion about using a steam iron to help speed the oil stain removal worries me. I would be afraid that I would be setting the stain with the heat. Does this happen? I am going to try some of the suggestions. anna http://www.green-talk.com