How do you clean suede coats and purses at home?
Answers:
Steps:
1. Rub suede with a bath towel to restore some of its nap. (Image 1)
2. Remove dry stains and marks from suede by gently rubbing a pencil eraser on the affected area. (Image 2)
3. Brush with a suede brush.
4. Apply a small amount of white vinegar to a damp cloth as a last resort for cleaning suede shoes. (Image 3)
5. Gently rub the surface of the shoe with the cloth, then allow it to air dry.
6. Remember that stains on leather and suede should be professionally treated.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
Other answers:
For minor spot cleaning you can try an artgum eraser (art supply stores sell these).
Another trick for spots and for areas worn smooth is to VERY gently use ultra-fine sandpaper to restore the nap.
Then buff with a suede brush.
The only somewhat satisfactory solution to really clean suede items is professional leather cleaning. The results of this step are not always perfect. Sometimes the colors are altered by the processes they use.
Good luck.
For minor spot cleaning you can try an artgum eraser (art supply stores sell these).
Another trick for spots and for areas worn smooth is to VERY gently use ultra-fine sandpaper to restore the nap.
Then buff with a suede brush.
The only somewhat satisfactory solution to really clean suede items is professional leather cleaning. The results of this step are not always perfect. Sometimes the colors are altered by the processes they use.
Good luck.
Suede Stains:
Stains on suede may be difficult to remove. The care to be taken is to see that the stains, particularly oil and grease stains are never washed with water. Water may make them spread on the surface. The types of stains that can cause real damage to suede are as follows.
* Ink Stains: Ink stains on suede leather are difficult to remove. The immediate action is to remove the excess ink by blotting. You may use solvents like gasoline or carbon tetrachloride (I think it is banned and may not be available in stores, but I am not sure) that can evaporate along with the stains.
* Body Oil: Oil secreted by your body can damage the look of the suede. You can use leather degreaser for removing the body oils. The body oils are visible on the neck collars of wearing apparels, headrests of furniture. If the leather degreaser does not work, you may remove it be other solvents such as gasoline etc.
* Grease and Oil Stains: Remove excess grease etc from the stain. Purchase a leather product degreaser to work effectively with grease stains. Do not use water and soap to clean the grease.