How to clean suede

Suede clothing is always worn with pleasure and looks solidly. But here's how to clean the suede so as not to spoil the original appearance of the product - an important issue. There are different types of means and methods for caring for such things, and their choice depends on the type and age of pollution. With some methods of cleaning suede products, we will introduce you in this article.

to contents ↑

How to clean suede?

Before proceeding with the selection of funds, you need to determine the origin and prescription of the pollution. And also you need to consider the quality of the suede from which your thing is made:

• Artificial suede does not tolerate water, so it should be processed only with dry means.
• Natural suede products are not afraid of either detergent or soap. And, of course, can be cleaned with water.

Important! In any case, experts recommend giving priority to dry cleaning in the first place. Only when it no longer helps, is it necessary to apply wet treatment.

Given all the features of the material, you may need such tools:

• washing concentrate;
• an eraser or piece of stale bread;
• dry shampoo (for animals) or starch;
• milk;
• soda;
• vinegar;
• ammonia.

You will also need such auxiliary tools:

• brush;
• sandpaper;
• sponge;
• soft cloth.

to contents ↑

How to clean suede?

Armed with the necessary equipment and cleaners, you can get to work.

For starters, we recommend that you use the options using dry products.

Option number 1

To remove minor dirt on a colored or plain suede, you can use a special eraser. It can be purchased at household stores and is designed to clean this kind of material. But if this is not in your store or you have a simple stationery eraser, then you can use it. Also, for this method of processing, a crust of brown bread is suitable.

It is recommended to act in this case as follows:

1. Rub the dirt with the selected eraser.
2. Comb with a soft brush.

Important! Such tools are also well used for salt stains and in order to raise the pile of your stuff.

Option number 2

If ink or juice gets on your suede, use sandpaper, but don't overdo it with friction. You need to act like this:

1. Lightly rub the area of ​​contamination.
2. Clean the contours of the stain with a damp cloth.

Option number 3

This method involves the use of dry shampoo. It is convenient to use and effectively removes stains from such delicate material. Use it this way:

1. Rubbing, apply shampoo on the material.
2. Leave for a few hours.
3. After a period of time, remove the remaining shampoo with contamination using a brush.

to contents ↑

How to clean suede from complex stains?

Grease stains or other stubborn stains. There are two ways to use this effective and affordable for every housewife.

Method number 1

This method involves the use of one starch. Proceed as follows:

1. Sprinkle starch over the stains without rubbing.
2. Leave the powder on things for an hour.
3. At the end of the exposure period, arm yourself with a brush and wipe the areas treated with starch.

Method number 2

It happens that one starch is not enough to treat some stains. In this case, it is recommended to mix with ammonia.Use this tool to treat stains like this:

1. Mix the starch and ammonia in such proportions that you get a thick slurry.
2. Apply mixture to dirt.
3. Wait for the gruel to dry.
4. Remove with a soft bristle brush.

to contents ↑

How else to remove dirt from suede?

If you are dealing with severe contamination, then it will help you remove the milk solution with soda. The same solution will help visually update the thing. For this:

1. Prepare a solution: 1 tbsp. milk 20g soda.
2. With the resulting solution, wipe the necessary areas with a soft cloth or sponge.
3. Treat exposed areas with a rag dipped in clean water.

Important! Soda can be replaced with ammonia. In this case, 1 tbsp. milk, add 1 tsp. ammonia.

You can use detergent to clean dirt on delicate items. But you need to do this in this way:

1. Mix the washing concentrate with water until foam is formed.
2. Apply the resulting foam to dirt with a soft brush.
3. Brush suede along the pile.
4. Use a damp cloth to remove any remaining foam.
5. Dry and straighten the suede after cleaning.

to contents ↑

How to clean suede shoes at home?

In order to clean shoes from such material, you can apply any of the above methods. If no method came up, then your shoes have become a hostage to salt, which is generously sprinkled with roads in the winter or that has come from improper shoe care.

In this case, use our whitish trail removal tip:

1. Clean footwear from debris.
2. Moisten a soft-bristled brush in 9% vinegar and treat the required areas.
3. After this procedure, wipe the shoes with a damp cloth.
4. Put your shoes to dry.

to contents ↑

Stock footage

As you can see, caring for products is not difficult. Follow our advice and your items will be in excellent condition for a long time. Also, if necessary, or when you just do not want to mess with cleaning suede yourself, you can contact the dry cleaning service.