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velcro fluff How to remove?

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lizmcfizz · 06/12/2009 17:37

Got velcro shoe straps and velcro coat fasteners, both covered in fluff. Got any top tips for getting rid of it? At the moment I am using another velcro bit but it's not that effective...

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pollywobblebauble · 06/12/2009 17:47

drag the hooked part of the other velcro over it to loosen then pickout with your nails, usually works for me

if not, sellotape? a pin?

DaftApeth · 06/12/2009 17:50

I've always just used my finger nails

Ixia · 06/12/2009 22:07

A pin and patience. DD has a uniform school coat with bloody velcro on the hood, she's always getting her hair caught up in it ...obviously designed by a bloke (or a woman with a crew cut).

ABetaDad · 06/12/2009 22:21

Wire suede shoe brush. Drag it across the velcro gently.

lizmcfizz · 07/12/2009 13:20

wire suede brush!! Of course, any idea where to buy them?

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ABetaDad · 07/12/2009 13:46

I am pretty sure a Timpsons shoe menders would have one or any shoe shop.

lizmcfizz · 07/12/2009 22:27

thanks!

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Mspontipine · 08/12/2009 23:39

A sturdy sewing needle did the trick for ds's shoes. :-)

lucykate · 08/12/2009 23:45

a fork works pretty well, or a metal kebab skewer.

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