Suede shoes, handbags, gloves, hats and other accessories have a surface that can scuff easily and can get dirty quickly. Suede is also not simple to clean. Even if you have your suede items stain-proofed or water-proofed, they can get dirty and damaged.
If your suede clothing gets soaked, you should blot the excess water from the garment with a clean cloth towel. Allow the article to dry naturally - do not apply heat. Stuff wet suede shoes with paper so that they can hold their shape.
For major cleaning jobs, take your suede garments to a dry cleaner. For minor jobs, you can clean your suede items at home.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 30 minutes
Here's How:
- Use a clean towel to rub the surface of the garment and bring up the nap.
- Blot up any small, wet stains using a paper towel.
- Remove any small, dry stains using a clean pencil eraser. Rub gently, being carefully not to damage the nap.
- Use a fingernail file or a clean, dry toothbrush to gently remove any clumps of dirt or scuff marks that still remain.
- Remove any oily stains with a degreaser suede cleaner. Buy Direct
- Brush the garment gently with a suede brush to restore the nap. Buy Direct
What You Need:
- Clean towel
- Paper towels
- Pencil eraser
- Fingernail file or toothbrush
- Degreaser suede cleaner
- Suede brush
