Easy ways to clean suede shoes

Suede as a material is soft and prone to getting dirty. And if you own a pair, especially of any dark colored suede shoes, you know the Elvis song was just right, because it is indeed quite irritating to have anyone step on them.

But in a city like Mumbai, it is inevitable. Plus, with shoes like the Chakka boots being quite in vogue, you might just be owning a pair anyway. So It's best you know how to take care of them properly.

What is suede?
Suede is a soft leather with a fuzzy finish that is mainly used tyo make shoes, jackets and gloves. Unlike regular leather, suede is made made from the underside of the hide and thus is very delicate. While it is more often used in gloves, in recent times it is used mainly in shoes and even jackets.

Kit
Since suede is very different from regular leather, both in texture and in strength, using brushes and polish that one uses on regular leather is not at all advisable. Doing so may ruin the look and the life of your jacket or shoes, so it's advisable to get a suede cleaning kit.

A basic suede cleaning kit includes the following components. A double sided brush, which can be used on both suede and nubuck fabrics. A suede protector and a suede cleaner.

Cleaning
The soft grain of suede makes it very susceptible to water. So, never use a wet brush on your shoe. Make sure that the shoe and brush, both are dry before you use it to clean.

Since suede has a fine grain, don't dub on both sides of the shoe while cleaning. Rub with the grain, and not against the grain with a soft hand. Cleaning it against the grain may give you a newer look, but your leather won't last long.

Suede is also notorious at attracting scuffing marks that could be cause by scraping the shoe against a hard surface. For this, you might need to brush the area vigorously with the harder side of the suede brush.

Use the suede protector when you wear the shoes for the first time ever. This ensures the shoe is safe from water, grease and other scuff marks. Also, make sure that you clean the shoes immediately after every wear. This way, you can improve the life of the shoe.

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