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How do I get rid of scorch marks?

Rub Out Scorch Marks

If you scorch wool fabric by using an iron that is too hot, rub a nickel on the scorch mark. The scorch mark will disappear. Be careful to use a clean nickel on light colored fabrics.

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11/30/2008 7:40:54 AM
Laurel said:

I was very skeptical on this one. I had made a burn mark on my dads pants and I was upset about it because he was going to be wearing them to his wife's funeral, my mother. I tried this and I was amazed that it worked.

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