Suede is a very expensive and delicate material, from which a lot of products are made. A great popularity in recent years has acquired shoes from suede, thanks to its unique structure and refinement. Owners of suede shoes, not by hearsay know that she needs a special careful care.
The main enemies of suede - moisture, dust, dirt and chemicals, which are sprinkled with roads and sidewalks in the winter. All this leads to the fact that the shoes from suede lose its attractive appearance.
Many people ask themselves: is it possible to wash or wash suede shoes? Washing of suede shoes in a washing machine is absolutely unacceptable, since shoes are deformed and completely lose their appearance. In addition, there is a possibility that it will become coarse and become "wooden" from excessive moisture.
How to properly wash suede shoes?
There are several ways and recommendations how to wash off suede shoes:
- Do not try to remove any wet dirt, let it dry. After that, wipe the shoes with a solution of soapy water with the addition of a few drops of ammonia. If the contamination is strong, walk around the place with fine sandpaper and handle it with a weak solution of vinegar. This method is also effective in case of appearance of suede white spots, formed from dampness.
- Minor dirt or dust from suede shoes can easily be removed using a special rubber brush or a conventional eraser.
- If the suede on the shoe began to shine or a greasy stain appeared on it, remove these defects perfectly will help talc, which should be sprinkled on shiny places and left for 3-4 hours. After the end of this time, the shoes are treated with a rigid wire brush.
Always remember one more rule of care for suede shoes - it should be dried in natural conditions: do not put it in the sun or near the heating appliances.