I scored this purse while out thrifting and noticed that it had what appeared to be permanent marker stain on the white leather. Yikes! I love the teal/white combo plus the size is great for bringing along some crafting:) so I pulled out my cash and made it mine... Don't be intimidated by a little wear on a good leather purse. Remember that by thrifting you're saving green while being green.
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Grabbing a few supplies around the house I got to work. Here's what y'all need to DIY
Rubbing alcohol - you want to sanitize not just clean
Cotton balls
Q-tips
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Um yeah the fingernail polish remover didn't work at removing the stains but I just did my nails and wanted to show them off because The Lord knows they won't look this good tomorrow, haha.
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Make sure to clean every crevice. This was previously under the care of another person and who knows how clean they were.
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My secret weapon against the stain war is the remarkable paint pen. This is such an awesome invention with literally an endless amount of projects. Apply the paint in a blotting fashion, not as a pen with strokes. My biggest tip for this is patience. Take your time and blot on coat after coat after coat. If you try a one stop shop approach the paint will be noticeable and thick.
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See how the top stain disappears...
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Did you notice the bottom stain?
Ok, one more stain taken down and I'm done.
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Hope you enjoyed. As always thanks for reading, feel free to share, and keep it classy.
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