As you know, suede things, whether shoes or clothes, are not very practical in our climatic conditions. They are often dirty, and the impact of water and dirt very quickly spoils the appearance of the thing. When cleaning products from suede, it is very important to first read all the nuances of this procedure. Of course, it's easier and more reliable to give a thing to a specialist who can quickly and harmlessly for the suede. But you will not run to it every day, right? Therefore, before you start cleaning the suede at home, we recommend that you read our tips.
Means for cleaning suede
In specialized shoe stores, supermarkets, and on the street in the street, there are a lot of tools for cleaning natural suede from different manufacturers. When buying any of the suede products, do not rush it on your clothes or shoes. You do not know how it will manifest itself. To avoid unpleasant consequences, it is first recommended to try the cleanser on a small piece of a thing. If we are talking about clothes, then this could be the inside of the sleeve, or a piece of suede inside the pocket. Suede shoes can be tested on the inside of the bottom. These places are not too visible to the outside eye. If the product you bought shows itself well in a small area of suede, then you can safely apply it for the whole thing.
On sale you can find foam for cleaning suede, cream, spray and brush. Let's talk about the latter. The brush for cleaning suede is not like a brush in the usual sense of the word. As a rule, it consists of two parts. On one side there is a metal bristle, and on the other - rubber. With this brush, you can quickly remove dust and dirt from the product, as well as improve its appearance. Even for cleaning shoes from suede at home, you can use an ordinary eraser, salt or even a crumb of white bread. To clean the white suede at home you can prepare such a tool. Take 1 glass of water, add to it one teaspoon of ammonia and hydrogen peroxide.
Fat stains with suede can be removed with gasoline. It is necessary to moisten a piece of coarse cloth in gasoline and then wipe the stain. To deal with the shaded areas, prepare one of the following solutions.
- One glass of warm milk and one teaspoon of soda.
- A quarter of a glass of ammonia and three quarters of a glass of water.
- Soap solution.
After applying the above-mentioned products, the product must be thoroughly rinsed and soaked with a clean and dry cloth.
Cleaning suede steam
By itself, steam is not a cleanser. It is rather an auxiliary method. For example, if you have to output a complex stain from the product. You do not need to buy a steam generator, just hold the thing over the boiling teapot spout for 1-2 minutes, and then clean it. Or if the product has lost its attractive appearance, then it can also be held over the steam, and then walk along it
Cleaning artificial suede
Such things lose their appearance much quicker, and care for them is more complicated. Ways of cleaning artificial smock are somewhat different, from the above. Such products are best washed with a soap solution with a brush or a sponge. After thoroughly rinse in a bath and hang on the shoulders. We draw your attention to the fact that it is impossible to twist the product! The flowing moisture can be cleaned with a towel or sheets (so that excess water is absorbed in them), otherwise there may be traces of streaks on things.