Things You'll Need:
- Shoe Shining/cleaning Kits
- Paper towels
- Leather Cleaning Kits
- Washcloths
- Leather Protection Sprays
- White Vinegar
- Suede Brushes
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Step 1
Rub suede gently with a bath towel to restore some of its nap.
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Step 2
Remove dry stains and marks from suede by gently rubbing a pencil eraser on the affected area. For wet stains lay a papertowel on top of stain to absorb most of the liquid. Do not apply any kind of stain remover or other products, especially if you want to have it professionally cleaned. This can interfere with the cleaning process.
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Step 3
Brush with a suede brush.
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Step 4
Apply a small amount of white vinegar to a lightly dampened cloth as a last resort for cleaning suede shoes.
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Step 5
Gently rub the surface of the shoe with the cloth, then allow it to air dry.
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Step 6
Remember that stains on leather and suede should be professionally treated. This is always the best option. You never know how the leather was treated during the making of your fabric and what will happen if you try to clean it yourself.
Comments
paintedsky said
on 2/9/2009 my friend has wax spots on her favorite suede boots. Are there any sugestions for removing the wax?
cleanfreek said
on 11/15/2008 I just sent my suede jacket to the drycleaner and it came back $41.00 later with the same spill on the back that was there when I brought it in. As a last ditch effort I threw the jacket in the washing machine on gentle cycle, cold water with a small amount of detergent. After washing it a few times I threw it in the dryer on low heat/gentle cyle with a dryer sheet, pulled it out when it was 80 percent dry and left it to hang dry and it is perfectly clean and can be worn again. The garment label states 100%leather cleaning by specialist only. I was willing to risk washing it because it could not be worn with the spill.
pan4sonic said
on 1/29/2008 For those of you who have tried these methods with little or no resolve, I say look at suede from another angle. While most leather items thirst for moisture, suede begs to be parched. This is why the better results occur using cleansers such as cornstarch as opposed to detergent and water. While mild detergents help lift the initial stain, the final result will most likely leave you with a spot larger than the one you started with. Patience and a dry environment seem to be the key, as well as a good, clean nylon brush. I recently bought a used suede couch that had doggie drool stains across two sectional pieces. I gave it a vigorous brushing and the stain came out. A lack of humidity is definitely key, probably why cornstarch seems to work for some. Don't fret if you've used a wet method. My suggestion is, buy a cheap nylon brush at the grocery store. Suede wants its pile to be raised.
Mindamom said
on 4/12/2008 I have a suede jacket that had an ink line on it courtesy of my 2 year-old. I tried the shaving cream, sandpaper, nail file, AND eraser. NONE worked. I finally had to take it to the dry cleaners to have it professionally cleaned. The ink came out. It isn't cheap ($43), but it saved my jacket AND took out the stains that vinegar and shaving cream left. Cleaning a suede garment is the ONLY way to ensure that it will come out without having it look horrible.
Mindamom said
on 1/1/2008 I have a suede jacket that had an ink line on it courtesy of my 2 year-old. I tried the shaving cream, sandpaper, nail file, AND eraser. NONE worked. I finally had to take it to the dry cleaners to have it professionally cleaned. The ink came out. It isn't cheap ($43), but it saved my jacket AND took out the stains that vinegar and shaving cream left. Cleaning a suede garment is the ONLY way to ensure that it will come out without having it look horrible.