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Sharpie Stain on Cream Curtain :(
                
                    ChelseaGirl                
                
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                    Just put up new (dry clean only) mainly cream curtains and my son has made a one inch long mark on one of them with a green sharpie pen.
I've had the curtains and matching bedding stored in a cupboard for over a year while I saved up for a new mattress so I know that the curtains are discontinued and can't be replaced.
Is there anything I can do please? I'm so upset.
Tia xx
                I've had the curtains and matching bedding stored in a cupboard for over a year while I saved up for a new mattress so I know that the curtains are discontinued and can't be replaced.
Is there anything I can do please? I'm so upset.
Tia xx
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            Thanks for your help. The curtains are dry clean only so I will ask whether the dry cleaners can help. I scared I'll make the mark worse if I do anything too drastic. x0
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            What fabric are the curtains made from? I'd say acetone nail varnish remover would remove the pen mark, but I probably wouldn't recommend for man made fabrics
 I find that the Vanish in wash stain remover is great for biro on fabrics, but I've never tried it on Sharpie pen! If in doubt try a tiny bit, on a cotton bud, on an inconspicuous (sp?!) bit first. Good luck!                        0 
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