Here I tell you my secret to always have impeccable suede shoes without effort.
It must be said that suede is a beautiful material, very chic.
But many people avoid it, because it's more delicate and fragile than leather.
However, caring for suede is not as difficult as you might think!
I'll show you here how to clean damaged suede, so your shoes, jackets or suede bags keep looking great.
The main thing to know is that you should not use water to clean it. In fact, water stains suede, or at least alters its appearance.
To properly clean suede, I recommend this inexpensive little cleaning kit which contains a brush for nubuck and a special eraser.
Now let's see together how to clean suede shoes in 6 easy steps . Watch:
Lightly brush the stained areas with the special "suede and nubuck" brush.
Always brush in the same direction.
This removes the superficial layer of dirt.
Once you're done, brush the stains again using a back and forth motion.
Brush with a little more force!
I advise you to do this regularly so that your shoes always remain impeccable.
If your suede shoes have encrusted stains, the eraser provided with your cleaning kit is super effective.
Swipe the eraser over the smudges, and don't be afraid to actually press!
Keep rubbing until the stain disappears (which may take a few minutes).
I advise you to put yourself over a towel to do this step.
Or better yet, get outside.
Want a secret?
A paper eraser also works as you can see in the photo above.
If the stain isn't gone yet, it's time to bring out the heavy artillery!
Take a little white vinegar (or 70° alcohol) to soak a white washcloth or cloth.
Don't worry, unlike water, vinegar and alcohol won't stain suede.
Rub the damp cloth over the stain, then let the area dry completely.
Once dry, use the brush to “fluff up” the fabric and remove any loose dirt.
If the look of the suede gets a little "stringy", this is easily remedied with an old razor.
Gently pass it over the small sticky threads, then brush to remove the small fallen ends.
There you go, your shoes have regained a very soft appearance!
After all this care, the suede may look a bit dull. It doesn't matter!
Rub the suede over its entire surface with a white cloth soaked in white vinegar, and let it dry completely.
Once it's dry, fluff the suede using the brush.
Voila, your suede is clean, shiny and like new!
The last step is to protect the suede to prevent stains, moisture and dirt.
These sprays are inexpensive.
Apply to suede following the instructions on the package.
This extra step not only keeps the suede clean longer...
...but also to clean it more easily in the future!
And There you go ! Your suede shoes are now immaculate :-)
Easy, fast and natural, right?
Also works for black suede shoes.
And this suede shoe care technique also works for:
Leather and nubuck jackets, bags or boots.
And this regardless of the color of the suede:black, navy, brown or beige!
