Rules for washing and cleaning suede sneakers

Suede sneakers are in high demand because they look stylish and spectacular. The only drawback of such fashionable shoes is that they get dirty very quickly. But suede can be cleaned, and if heavily soiled, it can even be washed.

Suede sneakers do not lose their attractive appearance if they are cleaned from dust and dirt every day after wearing. If you follow the simple recommendations of experts, then you can avoid severe contamination of suede shoes:

• Do not wear suede shoes in wet or rainy weather. It is better to opt for leather sneakers.
• Brand new sneakers are recommended to be treated with dirt and moisture-repellent sprays before the first use. Processing should be carried out in advance so that the shoes can dry well. Experts recommend applying sprays in three layers for high-quality processing.
• It is strictly forbidden to use creams designed for leather shoes. They are not designed for suede, so after applying them, the velvety surface can become like a hard washcloth.
• Suede sneakers can be cleaned with special wipes that absorb moisture well.
• To store suede shoes, you need to choose a special place. It should be well ventilated, away from direct sunlight and heaters. If you do not follow these recommendations, the material will lose its color, softness and elasticity.
• If you can't get the stains out of the suede surface, then you should wait until the shoes dry before trying another stain removal method.

If fresh stains appear on the shoes and there is a possibility of their elimination, then you should not hesitate. It is necessary to remove excess dirt with a paper towel. All actions must be performed gently and carefully so as not to rub dirt into the material.

If there are dried spots on suede sneakers, then you should use a wet cloth. She needs to gently wipe the stain, wait for the surface to dry, and then clean it from traces of dirt with a special brush for suede products or an eraser.

If there are water stains on the shoes, then water will also help to cope with this problem. To begin with, you need to put paper into the sneakers, as it will protect them from the possibility of deformation. Water should be sprayed onto the surface of the shoe, then carefully collected. After these steps, the sneakers should dry completely at room temperature, and then they can be further treated with a protective compound.

Suede sneakers can be cleaned even from stubborn stains of dirt or grease. with the help of such means:

• A brush with rubber, rubber bristles or a special eraser will help remove greasy stains.
• You can sprinkle the stain with talcum powder or baby powder, as these products absorb all the fat, and then use a brush with hard bristles to remove the residue of the product.
• To give the surface a velvety touch, to remove grease, cleaning with a crepe brush is ideal.
• It removes grease stains well gasoline.
• For brown shoes, you can use coffee grounds. It should be applied directly to the stain and wait until it dries completely. Then use a brush to remove coffee residue.
• The combination of water and vinegar or milk and baking soda also helps to remove all sorts of dirt. The tool is ideal for light-colored sneakers. Milk has a positive effect on the softness of the pile.

Suede sneakers can be washed by hand, but you should avoid getting the shoes completely wet. Typically, instructions for cleaning the product are provided on the product label.

Experts recommend stocking up with an eraser or rubber brush, vinegar and ammonia, talc and sandpaper in order to clean suede shoes. Such an arsenal will allow you to make high-quality cleaning of shoes at home before washing. Sneakers must be cleaned gently, without the use of force.

Hand wash requires soapy water. It perfectly removes street dirt from the surface of the suede. To prepare a soap solution, you should take liquid or laundry soap, and washing powder without abrasive particles is also suitable.

If a washing powder is chosen for washing suede, then it must be dissolve thoroughly in warm water. To make all the grains disappear, ammonia should be added to the water in a ratio of 1: 5.If the grains of the powder remain in the water, then after washing, the formation of soap stains on the surface of the suede is possible.

It is necessary to wet a soft cloth in the prepared soapy solution and gently wash off the dirt from the shoes. It is necessary to ensure that the suede does not get wet through. Put some crumpled paper inside the shoes. To remove the soap solution from the product, you will need a new cloth and clean water.

A dry towel is ideal for quickly drying suede sneakers. You should walk on the surface with wet movements. Suede shoes should be dried away from the radiator or fireplace.

Some experts allow you to wash suede sneakers in the machine if you use a delicate mode, others do not recommend machine washing so as not to risk the product.

Using a washing machine is the easiest and fastest cleaning method. Many owners of suede sneakers think that it is enough to throw the shoes into the drum and turn on the delicate mode. In half an hour it will look like new. But it is precisely such actions that will definitely spoil the product.

The main recommendations when choosing a machine wash at home:

• It is worth abandoning the usual powder. Preference should be given to a liquid agent.
• The use of bleaches and stain removers is strictly prohibited.
• Can be washed at a water temperature not exceeding 40 degrees.
• Before machine washing, carefully check the product for damage, as even a small scratch can cause damaged shoes. If they are still there, then you can only use hand wash.
• Remove laces and insoles. If, nevertheless, the insoles are glued to the sole, then they should not be touched, but it is worth assessing whether they are firmly attached along the entire contour. If there are unstuck places, then when washing they will definitely come off and can be deformed.

• If there is dirt on the shoes, then you need to wait for it to dry, and then remove it with a dry cloth. Then go over the surface with a stiff brush, using strong movements to remove residual dirt.
• When washing in a typewriter, you need to place a thick towel in its drum along with sneakers. This will prevent damage to the drum during fast rotations, and is also an additional protection for the integrity of the shoe.
• Washing must be done on the "Delicate wash" program. Be sure to turn off the spin and dry function before washing. Check that the water temperature is no more than 30 degrees.
• Only one pair of shoes can be washed in the washing machine. You can use a special bag in the form of a mesh. Sneakers should be placed in this bag before washing.
• Pour liquid powder into the machine. Liquid soap is ideal for washing minor dirt.

Light-colored suede sneakers are not recommended to be washed in the machine, as they may lose their attractive appearance. It is better to use dry cleaning, and in case of serious pollution, hand washing is suitable.

For cleaning colored sneakers, it is worth using separate brushes, where each will be used for a fabric of a different color. If there is a need to restore color, then you should purchase special paints and creams that are designed specifically for suede.

In order for suede sneakers to retain their original appearance for a long time, you must follow the advice and recommendations of experts. Remember that suede loses its beauty in high humidity or after contact with water. If it is raining outside, then suede shoes should not be worn or must be pre-treated with special water-repellent agents.

Today on sale for the care of suede are the following products:

• Special cream designed for cleaning suede. It is strictly forbidden to use ordinary shoe cream, as it will only spoil the product.
• Spray paint designed for suede. It allows you to illuminate the color of the material, and also gives it a water-repellent property.

Cleaning suede shoes from dirt can be done using a special foam. Sneakers must first be brushed, and then a special foam should be applied to a dry product and wait five minutes. Further, the remnants of the product must be removed with a napkin and leave the shoes to dry completely. If there is not much time for cleaning and shoes need to be given a beautiful look very quickly, then a crust of rye bread will do. It is enough to rub the polluted place a little.

To store suede sneakers, you will need a tissue and a box. They need to be wrapped in a napkin, and then hidden in a shoe box.Suede models should always be protected from direct sunlight. Do not dry them near heating appliances.

Sneakers are sports shoes, so they tend to get dirty and deteriorate quickly if you do not follow the recommendations for their care. If you follow the above rules, then your shoes will serve you for more than one year.

When cleaning suede sneakers all movements must be in the same direction. If there are scuffs on the fabric, then you need to direct the brush in different directions when cleaning.

For more tips on how to properly clean and care for suede sneakers, see the following video.