How To Clean Suede Half Chaps

For best results wipe or brush off excess wet mud and allow to dry naturally away from direct heat.

How to clean suede half chaps. They are half chaps just below the knee. How can i clean my suede chaps. You can get spray suede cleaner for shoes. I have suede half chaps and all i do is wipe them with a damp sponge with water or if they get too dirty to wipe off then i throw them in the washer on hand wash or gentle cycle with regular. I think the recipe i follow calls for a quart of softener.

Keep dirt from damaging chaps by gently brushing them clean with a soft bristle grooming brush or horsehair hat brush don t use these brushes for anything else after each show. Allow the chaps to agitate for one to two minutes then stop the washer. Letting arena dust stay on the chaps dulls the color and abrades the fibers be they leather or ultrasuede which causes damage. When i wash my full chaps never felt the need to wash the half chaps i use a mild detergent and a lot of fabric softener the cheap pink kind. Don t use water as they will go hard.

Add the softener just before the rinse cycle or ask for another rinse cycle and pink it up. Although naturally extremely tough and durable it is still a good idea to clean your suede chaps regularly to keep them supple. Of course little half chaps would not need as much. When dry use a stiff wire brush to thoroughly remove mud and dust. Place the suede chaps into the washer after the water has loaded.

Remove the chaps from the washer and spray inside the chaps with a stain remover such as shout or spray n wash. This is very simple. Some places that sell shoe cleaners have stuff to clean rough suede as well and sometimes it comes with a short bristled stiff metal brush. Our paddock boots are the ariat heritage zip iii paddock boots half chaps are the ariat close contact half chap follow us. Suede cannot be conditioned after cleaning.