How to Clean Salad Dressing Off Suede Shoes

Suede is one of the most high-maintenance materials on the market.

Suede is a popular material that is made from the hides of certain hoofed animals, similar to leather. It is one of the most vulnerable and high-maintenance types of material for shoes. It is a porous material and can be damaged by the most common things. There is a difference in cleaning when it comes to faux suede, so make sure that you have genuine suede before attempting this cleaning method. You will need to purchase a suede cleaning kit from your local shoe shop before beginning this process.

Things You'll Need

• Paper towels
• Damp cloth
• Suede eraser
• Suede brush
• Towels

Instructions

1. Blot up as much salad dressing as possible with the paper towels. Be careful that you don't rub the salad dressing, as it will push the dressing further into the suede. Wipe down with the direction of the suede.

2. Use a damp cloth to remove more of the salad dressing. Again, avoid rubbing against the direction of the suede to avoid moving the salad dressing into the suede.

3. Use the suede eraser to remove oil stains left by the salad dressing.

4. Brush the suede out with the suede brush and blot up any excess liquid with a towel.

5. Set the shoes on a towel to dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Use only suede cleaners with suede shoes; failure to do so can cause damage to the suede.

References

• How to Clean Things: How to Clean Suede Shoes