How do I take care of suede shoes?
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Hello! I just bought some fancy new suede shoes and would love to learn how to best take care of them, especially if it happens to rain. Any advice would be greatly appreciated for how you have taken care of yours!
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Hi Teresa Haun,
Because of the soft grain of suede, a special brush is the best way to keep it clean. And it's also the best way to maintain the finish so that your shoes don't look worn out.
General Care
- To clean off any dust, dirt, or minor stains, simply brush the shoes while dry.
- Make sure you brush them in the same direction rather than back and forth if it's just a bit of dirt or dust.
- To get rid of a scuff mark, however, go ahead and brush it vigorously back and forth to lift the grain back up.
For Hard-to-remove Stains
If you wear them during the winter, for salt stains—the best method is to use a solution of two parts water, one part white vinegar.
- Apply a small amount of the solution with a soft rag or a towel, and then let it dry.
- Once it's dry, go over it lightly with your suede brush.
For Water Stains
Ironically, the best way to get rid of a water stain is with more water.
- The trick is to first apply a light coat of water with your suede brush, and then gently dab the surface of the shoes with a rag until it is evenly wet, without any water stains showing.
- Then, insert shoes trees or, barring that, wads of paper so that your shoes will maintain their shape as they dry.
- Once they're completely dry, go over them lightly with your (dry) suede brush to restore the grain to its original look.
Hope these tips help!
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Jeremy Korman Agreed! The good ol' stuffing with newspaper is such a nifty hack
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