How to Remove Stains From Brushed Suede

Suede is a very soft and fairly stain-susceptible fabric because it is leather that is made from the underside of the animal's hide. As a result, suedes such as brushed suede, which are usually cleaned with a stiff brush and can be damaged by continued or thorough wettings, can be difficult to clean once they become stained. However, you do have a few options when it comes to removing stains from brushed suede.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Pencil eraser
• Soft cloth
• Fine-grain sandpaper
• Suede brush

1. Rub the stain gently with the soft cloth. If the stain is from a spill, then you probably have already lost some of the texture from the brushed suede. Rubbing it with the cloth will not only restore the texture, but it will also remove any crusted areas of the stain and lighten the appearance of the stain.

2. Erase the stain with the pencil eraser. Gently pass the pencil eraser over the stained area. Do not scrub the area with the eraser. This will remove a little bit of the stained fabric, but if you are gentle, this should not make a thin spot in the suede.

3. File off the stain with sandpaper. If the eraser does not work, then you may be able to sand off the stain. Do not scrub the area, but sand it very gently. You are removing the top of the suede that holds the stain, so remember that you run the risk of creating a "dip" in the fabric.

4. Brush the entire garment or piece of suede with a suede brush. This will even out the nap and make it more difficult to tell that you removed a stain from the area.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a set-in stain in brushed suede, you may need to take it to a professional leather technician to get it remedied.