How To Clean Suede

Use just enough to make the cloth damp.

How to clean suede. Begin by using light strokes to brush the surface of the shoe to remove loose particles and grit. In today s video i show you how to clean your suede shoes at home. If you don t have a suede brush a clean nail brush or tooth brush will work just fine. Start off by scrubbing the stain with a suede brush like you would for a scrape. For heavier stains on suede wet a cloth with white vinegar or rubbing alcohol.

Try to avoid any type of cleaner if you can and stick with water. If the oil or grease stain is fresh you can apply cornstarch to the stain and let sit overnight. Do not add fabric softener but allow the gentle cycle to complete. Then rinse the brush thoroughly and rub again until there is no foam. Remove your items from the washer and gently shift them back into their original shape.

Then rub the area to be treated with a stiff brush which has been well soaked in the mixture. You can try a diy clean of you suede jacket using a leather cleaner but this formula must be diluted in a container with twice its volume in warm water. Just use the dampened towel to swab at it. Don t completely soak the suede. Vinegar and rubbing alcohol are safe to use on suede and they can help to brighten up the look of suede that has gotten dingy or dirty over time.

The next day using the brush remove the starch and then mist the stain with an iron. Then use a nail brush and warm water to clean the stubborn stains. It can be a bit tricky to clean your suede shoes so. If the suede is extremely stained from salt then use a toothbrush and water. Place a paper towel directly over the stain and a second towel on top of that.

Apply some vinegar or rubbing alcohol to a clean cloth. Rub the dampened cloth on the stain using a circular motion then let the area dry completely. Watch more stains laundry videos. Place your clothes inside and set the washing machine to the gentle cycle. To use vinegar or rubbing alcohol to clean a suede purse pour a small amount onto a clean cloth.