How to Remove Stains From Suede Leather
Suede is a type of leather and, as a natural material, it's porous and tends to absorb stains. Because suede cannot be machine- or hand-washed, the best way to treat and remove stains on suede is to act fast. When your suede item has a stain, the removal process is important. An improper removal process will spread the stain. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Baking soda
- Suede brush
- Art gum eraser
- White vinegar
- Clean cloth
- Emery board
Instructions
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Pour baking soda onto any moist stain substance. Baking soda will wick up the moisture and prevent the stain from spreading. This is especially effective on grease or oil stains on your suede.
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Brush the baking soda off your suede item after about 20 minutes, using a suede brush. Rub an art gum eraser onto the site of any remaining stain. The gum eraser, not the pink erasers used in school, rubs out the stain down into the fibers.
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Pour white vinegar onto a clean cloth and dab at the site of the stain. The vinegar will freshen the area and lift any stain that remains. Allow the vinegar to dry.
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Brush the surface with your suede brush to lift the nap and check that all traces of the stain are gone. If the stain is particularly stubborn in any areas, file them with an emery board used for nail filing. This will wear away the stain while leaving the suede intact.
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Tips & Warnings
Brush suede surfaces with a suede brush regularly to keep them clean and free of dirt buildup.
Stains can spread fast on suede surfaces. Throw salt, cornstarch or any absorbent material onto the stain while gathering your cleaning supplies.
References
- Photo Credit micro suede rocker recliner image by James Phelps from Fotolia.com
