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Hi, We Found an Amazing Trick for Getting Scuffs Out of Suede Shoes

Using an item you've got in your desk drawer

suedehero

So, you got a scuff on your suede shoes. It happens. But before you drop $30 at the cobbler just to buff out the stain, try this nifty little trick.

What you need: A pencil with a never-been-used eraser (a plain white eraser also works).

What you do: Gently rub the eraser back and forth over the stain until it comes out.

Why it works: The friction actually causes the dirt to lift right up, simultaneously fluffing the suede fibers so it doesn’t leave a mark on your shoe.

Ta-da! Normally, your cobbler is your lifeline. Not this time.


susan waits

Lousy baker, stellar shopping buddy

You can find Susan either blissfully buried in a pile of clothes or on a plane between L.A. and NYC.