Quit RUINING Suede Shoes Jackets & Boots ULTIMATE Guide To Cleaning Suede Leather
[0:00:00] Suede is an awesome for boots, jackets, and
belts.
However, men are afraid to wear this great material because they aren’t sure how to
take care of it.
Now, you do want to be careful not to wear suede in heavy rain because of its porous
nature.
However, do not be afraid to bring this into your wardrobe.
Suede, because of its texture because of its look is going to be one of those fabrics when
you bring it in, it’s just going to get you so many compliments.
So, in today’s video, we’re going to cover everything you need to know about caring for
suede.
The best way to keep suede clean and looking great is to brush it after heavy use.
There are three tools you can use to clean and brush your suede.
The first tool is a suede wire brush.
You use this tool for very short suede.
The bristles are very effective at getting deep into the fibers to clean out dirt and
dust.
Use quick light strokes, but be careful not to push too hard or you could damage the suede.
The crepe brush is another great tool and it’s softer than a wire bristle brush.
It doesn’t clean quite as deep, but it’s gentler on the suede and is less likely to
cause damage.
Finally, you have the eraser block which works very well at removing marks and stains.
Like the crepe brush, the suede block won’t damage the suede if you get a bit rough with
it.
In a pinch, you could also use a standard pencil eraser for stains if you don’t have
a suede eraser.
Now, when you’re cleaning or removing stains, you can brush back and forth when working
on a tough spot of dirt or scuff.
But, to finish, we’re talking the final go around, you want that final pass to go
in one direction so the nap is laying in the same direction across the whole shoe or jacket.
Now, if the nap is looking very tired, flat all over guys, don’t be afraid to use a
little bit of steam and a good brush to bring it back to life.
Unlike normal leather, you never want to use conditioners or polishes on your suede items
as it’s going to disrupt the fibers.
Now, let’s discuss how to deal with certain types of suede stains.
If you spill water on your suede, dab it with paper towel to absorb it and pull the water
off.
Then, you’re just simply going to let it dry.
If you get water stains on your suede boots, well, guys, we’re actually going to use
water to get rid of the water stains.
What you want to do is carefully apply a thin layer of water to the entire boot.
Next, put cedar shoe trees in the boot to absorb moisture and let it sit until dry.
Do not put it next to a heating source.
So, don’t put it next to a fire, don’t put it next to a heater.
Give it a quick brushing when it’s completely dry and the stain will be gone.
For other types of liquid stains, you want to dab the liquid with a paper towel to remove
as much of it as possible, then apply cornstarch or talcum powder.
Let it sit overnight, then use the suede brush to remove the dried powder.
Never brush a wet stain, this will only spread it and make it worse.
Now, if there’s a particular stain that you can’t get rid of, take your suede boots
your suede shoes to a cobbler or your jacket to a drycleaner that specializes in leather
to have it professionally clean.
Understand guys that rain, snow, and salt can damage any type of leather and it will
damage suede over time.
The best thing you can do for your suede gear, gentlemen, is to treat it with a spray that
is made specifically for suede that will help it to resist water damage and will repel dirt
and dust and anything else that it comes in contact with.
What you’re looking for is a silicone-based spray in a neutral color.
Now, guys, you want to test it on a small patch of the suede before going over the entire
item.
Now, understand that some darkening is natural and what you’re looking for is it if it
darkens, it doesn’t return to its lighter color once it’s dried.
If we’re good to go here, you want to spray in a well ventilated area evenly over the
entire item.
Be careful not to over saturate it.
Once you’re done spraying, you can give one final quick brush in a single direction
to make sure the nap is lined nicely and then, you want to let it dry for about twenty-four
hours.
The trick here is to apply the waterproof silicone-based spray when you need it.
Now, when that is depends on how you wear the garment.
I would say for a jacket, once every two months, but for shoes that you wear almost every day,
probably at least once a week.
There you have it, gentlemen, armed with this knowledge you can confidently wear suede knowing
that you have the skills to keep it looking its best.
For a more in-depth look at caring for suede especially on how to deal with different types
of stains, read the support article at RealMenRealStyle.com.
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