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Suede material is composed of leather that has been rubbed until it becomes fuzzy. It’s commonly used to make jackets, furniture coverings, purses, and shoes. It's especially critical to follow an appropriate upkeep routine with the right shoe care products for this beautiful, yet sensitive material. Here are four do’s and don’ts to help you care for your suede shoes.

Do:

Use appropriate shoe care products.

It’s essential to use suede-specific shoe care products to maintain the material’s unique look and texture. Don’t try to clean these shoes with water, as it can flatten and even reduce the material. Instead, use a suede sealant to protect the material from water and spills. 

Get a professional deep cleaning.

It can be intimidating to perform suede cleaning yourself, especially if the shoes are valuable. Consider taking your favorite pair to a professional for safe deep cleaning. They have proper shoe care products and experience to carefully mitigate markings and brush the texture back to like-new condition. 

Don’t:

Ignore stains.

shoe care productsIt’s inevitable that you’ll get some kind of stain on your shoes. The longer mud, wine, and other spills sit, the harder they will be to remove. If you spill liquid on suede shoes, set some talcum powder over the area and let them sit overnight. The powder will soak up the liquid, and you can brush it off with a clean toothbrush or shoe brush. You may be able to remove a dry marking by blotting the area with white vinegar and scrubbing it with a dry towel.

Only clean one shoe.

Because of suede’s unique texture, it’s essential to clean both shoes at once, so they look the same. If you only dry brush one, its material will be a different hue than the second shoe. 

 

 

If you need suede shoe care in Monroe County, NY, contact Sofia Shoe Repair Services. The shop has been open for over 72 years and offers impeccable craftsmanship repairing and maintaining shoes of all materials. Their services include resoling, zipper and shoe repair, leather restoration, and shoe care products. Call (585) 244-5907 to schedule an appointment or visit their website to browse their services, including shoe dyeing. 

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