After reading this article, cleaning a suede shoe will not be a difficult task and it will no longer be an inconvenience when choosing to buy the footwear you like the most. Many times we think about the material of the shoe and how much it would cost to clean it.
This problem is over!
Normally, to clean suede shoes, we recommend using a damp cloth and colorless creams that do not modify the natural color of the leather, along with products, generally in spray form, to waterproof them.
Our recommendation is that on rainy days, do not wear suede shoes or boots, as water is one of the worst enemies of this material.
With the arrival of summer, suede shoes should be stored in a dark, well-ventilated and humidity-free place. This ensures that mold does not grow on them over time.
Baerchi® Suede Shoe
Suede, Chamois, Split Leather and Nubuck
There are many names for this type of rebellious material; suede, chamois, split leather, nubuck and they are all very similar in the way they are cleaned.
Advantages
Suede is one of the most common materials for making footwear in winter pieces, as it keeps our feet warm, is comfortable and flexible and adaptable.
Disadvantages
Suede shoes are something we are afraid to buy, especially because they require special attention to keep them in good condition and cleaning them seems complicated.
This type of material is quite delicate, so perhaps it is not advisable for children, as they have less caution and care with shoes.
How to Clean Suede Shoes?
Cleaning shoes made of this type of material has always scared us, what’s more, we prefer to take them to specialized places to make sure we don’t ruin them, but the truth is that with a few simple tricks and a little care in use, you will have your suede shoes like new.
Grab paper and pencil, we’re starting!
Clean Stains
If the suede boots have gotten wet or stained with mud, let them dry and, if they are superficially dirty with dirt or dust, you can gently pass a soft dry cloth over them, or do the same with a very soft bristle brush. The brushing should follow the same direction as the shoe’s hair to achieve a perfect finish.
Brush for cleaning Suede footwear
Clean Grease
If the stain on the suede shoe is grease, you have to be much more careful and cleaning becomes complicated. First of all, we can use a toothbrush soaked in a little ammonia, be very careful!, we should not overdo it with the ammonia, better to dilute it with water and gradually rinse so that the dirt you are removing does not accumulate.
Then we let the shoe dry in a dry place without direct exposure to the sun.
To maintain its shape, we can insert some balls of newspaper to absorb moisture.
Another option for cleaning suede shoes stained with grease is to use coarse salt or talcum powder. This option is useful if the grease has not been absorbed by the fabric.
Clean Ink Stains
If the stain is ink, the trick is simpler. Use cellophane, place a piece on the stain and give it a strong pull, the stain will disappear. Afterwards, a brushing and that’s it.
If we see that these tricks do not work, we can resort to specialized products to clean suede shoes. However, these products end up with the original color and texture, so it is preferable not to use them too much. But if we have no other choice, it is advisable to apply them all over the surface so that the color is uniform and we do not have stains.
As you can see, cleaning suede footwear can be a somewhat easier task as long as we know the right tricks to achieve a perfect finish.
Can I Put Suede Shoes in the Washing Machine?
It is very important that you never put these shoes or suede sneakers in the washing machine. With the simple tricks that we have given you previously, you will not need to use the washing machine to clean your suede shoes.
How to Repair Suede Shoes?
If your suede shoes are already damaged, one way to repair them would be to dye them, as it can cover up the imperfections of the passage of time.
There are establishments that can dye them for you, but if you want to do it yourself, we can help you:
- The first thing you have to keep in mind is that you can only choose to darken them to black, brown or dark blue. You can’t give them a fresher tone.
- The specific dye can be bought in any shoemaker or in drugstores, its prices are economical, so you can repair a quality shoe for very little money.
- For a perfect finish, fix the color with a product that prevents the shoes from fading. Just like when you buy a suede shoe, it is advisable to apply the waterproof spray after dyeing it, so they will be better preserved.
- Recycling and giving your shoes a new look is not difficult, you just have to follow the instructions given by the dye itself.
We hope this post about cleaning suede footwear will be of great help to you. We look forward to seeing you in the following ones with many more tricks to care for and clean your footwear.
