Suede shoes are a great addition to both business and evening look. But no one is immune from the appearance of stains and scuffs. How and how to clean suede shoes? Let's find out together what you can do with your own hands in order to return the whimsical suede to its newness.
Suede cleaning
In special shops you can find a lot of suede care products, and the Internet is filled with cleaning options with the help of available tools. Let us consider in turn how to clean suede shoes at home.
Professional approach: 5 store supplies
Consider in detail in the table, what tools you can buy to clean suede shoes:
A photo | The list of products for the care of suede |
Remedy 1. Foam. Foam is effective for removing fresh dirt. Use this tool should be paired with a brush for suede. |
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Remedy 2. Shampoo. Saves the suede surface from stains that have already managed to enter. |
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Remedy 3. Lotion. Delicately removes dirt and cleans shoes from dust. Suitable for regular use. |
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Remedy 4. Eraser. Suitable for gentle dry suede cleaning. She returns velvety. |
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Remedy 5. Stain remover. A powerful tool that can cope with all types of stains. I recommend to use in extreme need. |
The price of such cleaners depends on the manufacturer, but, in principle, all of them are quite affordable. I recommend to apply them strictly according to the instructions on the label.
Homemade recipes: 5 options
Instructions will tell how to clean suede shoes with improvised means:
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Method 1. Milk + Soda
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Method 2 Washing powder
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Method 3. Soap solution
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Method 4. Peroxide + ammonia
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Method 5. Coffee grounds
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Clearing light suede: 4 methods
The spots are very noticeable on bright things, so I suggest finding out by what methods you can safely clean bright suede shoes:
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Method 1. Dentifrice
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Method 2 Talc / Starch
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Method 3 Refined gasoline
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Method 4. Milk + ammonia
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Proper care: 5 tips
Finally, I will give some important recommendations for the care of suede shoes:
- Mechanical cleaning of the surface is possible only if it is dry.
- To remove dust and refresh the appearance of the shoe, treat it with a steam generator from a distance of 30–40 cm.
- After cleaning, it is desirable to treat the surface with a protective water-repellent compound.
- Keep shoes away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- I do not recommend wearing suede shoes for long walks.
Conclusion
Suede shoes can be successfully cleaned by various means at home. It is advisable not to postpone the caring procedures for a long time, so that the result was as fast as possible and of high quality. The video in this article will demonstrate effective methods for cleaning suede visually. If something is unclear - contact the comments.