Caring For Suede, DIY Tips



Suede looks great and luxurious, but unfortunately its softness and Porous texture makes it stain magnet. And you could not just wash it away, you have only option to get it cleaned it professionally or here we give some ideas to try to get job done by yourself. But word of caution, try it small in the hidden areas to ensure that discoloration or damage occurs.
General:

Although suede leather articles are beauty to behold, but the downside is they are beast to clean. Whenever I sport my Suede leather articles, I have to be extremely cautions to prevent them from becoming damaged.  But it's almost impossible to avoid the occasional shower or muddy curb.  Here are my insider tips to help you out.
§  Cornmeal or corn flour: work great as surface cleaner to absorb grease and grime. Simply sprinkle over the leather, leave it for some time and then brush over it with soft hands.  If shoes are very dirty and hasn’t been cleaned for sometime, go for the through cleaning job, try  misting cornmeal so that the tiniest bit damp then rub gently into piece. Allow sometime to pass for cornmeal to fully dry and then brush away the dried cornmeal.
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§  Dealing with wet suede shoes.  Let it dry naturally at room temperature, brush softly to do away with the dirt and water marks.
§  Did you know: Keep square pieces of same color suede and rub both h the surfaces using this extra piece of suede is great way to rejuvenate the Suede shoes. If you don’t have matching same colored piece, Towel could also help.
§  Old-timer remedy: Rub bread crumbs or a stale piece of bread into piece for lifting surface grime.
§  Wrap light sandpaper around cardboard and make it rounded. Use it lightly on the surface making sure you don’t damage to the suede surface.
§  Shoes (will work for other garments and items too): Use a soft bristle brush or an old toothbrush after each time you wear them, this will lift any surface dirt and prevent grime buildup.
Use old toothbrush which has toned down a little bit, try to remove dirt from the hideous places, to prevent any grime buildup.

§  Rub lightly with a pencil eraser or art gum eraser.
§  White household vinegar can be used for spot removal, But please test run it on hidden areas.

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