How to Get a Juice Stain Out of Suede Boots
A sticky, colorful stain on your suede boots makes them look less than stylish. Because of suede's natural porousness, a fruit juice stain is absorbed into the suede quickly. It is not difficult to clean suede if you use the right supplies and cleaning methods.
You can successfully get the juice stain out of your suede boots using supplies found readily around the home. Once the stain has been removed, you will be ready to step out in style again.
Things You Will Need
- Paper towels
- Bowl
- 1 tbsp. white vinegar
- Sponge
- Dry cleaning solvent
- Suede brush
- Silicone spray for suede
Tip
Sprinkle an absorbent material, such as table salt, cornstarch or baking soda, over a fresh juice spill on suede to soak up the moisture.
Warning
Too much moisture during the stain removal process can cause water damage. Always wring out cleaning cloths and sponges before cleaning suede.
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Absorb excess juice from your suede boots by pressing paper towels onto the juice stain. Throw away soiled paper towels. Continue to soak up the juice until there are no more transfers from the suede boots to the paper towels.
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Mix 1 tbsp. of white vinegar with 1 cup of water in a bowl. Dampen a sponge with the diluted vinegar solution. Blot the suede boots at the site of the juice stain to remove sticky juice residue.
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Rinse your suede boots by wiping them gently with a damp cloth.
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Treat any remaining color stain left by the juice with dry cleaning solvent. Dampen a cloth with the solvent and sponge the stain to lift the color.
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Allow your suede boots to air dry completely. Brush the suede to fluff up the fibers.
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Spray your boots with a silicone spray for suede material to add a protective, moisture-resistant coat.
The Drip Cap
- A sticky, colorful stain on your suede boots makes them look less than stylish.
- You can successfully get the juice stain out of your suede boots using supplies found readily around the home.
- Dampen a sponge with the diluted vinegar solution.
- Brush the suede to fluff up the fibers.
References
Writer Bio
Mary Ylisela is a former teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and mathematics. She has been a writer since 1996, specializing in business, fitness and education. Prior to teaching, Ylisela worked as a certified fitness instructor and a small-business owner.
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