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Jay-Jay wrote:Clarks do a little suede cleaning block for around £3. It's a block of weird crumbly stuff which you gently rub on the shoe and it magically rubs off the muck. I was very sceptical but it really does work.
This works really well.
If they are really grubby though then try the 'shoe cleaner' - thats what its called in Clarks - it is called 'shampoo' in other places. You just spray it on and it foams up like a shampoo, leave it a couple of mins then rub off with a soft crepe brush or something like an old soft toothbrush will do. Dont use a wire suede brush - these are too harsh on a lot of the delicate suedes and nubucks that are about now and will scratch them.
After you've cleaned them I really would recommend spraying them with a scotchguard protector spray - it'll make them water and stain resistant and make them easier to clean next time
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stores that sell leather and suede clothing will have cloths to buy for cleaning suede, it's like a slightly rubbery cloth which you rub on the suede then brush off
I think lakeland do something similar0 -
Jay-Jay wrote:Clarks do a little suede cleaning block for around £3. It's a block of weird crumbly stuff which you gently rub on the shoe and it magically rubs off the muck. I was very sceptical but it really does work.
they sell these as a cloths in shops that specialise in suede and leatherwear too
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Hi everyone
Has anyone got any ideas for removing a grease/oil spot from one of Mrs Slojo's (brand new) cream suede shoes?
Thanks
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A long way down This Page is a tip for removing grease from suede.
The relevant part is:-
Remove Grease from Suede Shoes - First, blot the area well. next, rub the stained area with a block suede cleaner. for bad stains, treat the stained area with a white cotton pad dampened with lighter fluid. (But first, test on an inconspicuous area to make sure the color is not affected.)Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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Hi does anyone have any tips on getting rid of water marks on a pair of suede shoes thanks0
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Hiya
At the top of the forum listing there is a thread with a stick pin beside the title called "The MEGA Index Thread"
In that is a section on Cleaning where you'll find a tip on suede. There might be one in "clothes" or one in "shoes" that will help you, I can't for the life of me remember 'cos I've listed so many different threads in there lately
Edit: Harumph! I can't find it myself now! Watch this space - I know there's something somewhere.
Edit #2: There's a thread on cleaning spots which should help you.
To see it just ---> Click HereHi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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Thanks for that I'll have a look0
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You're welcome Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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maxamos wrote:Hi does anyone have any tips on getting rid of water marks on a pair of suede shoes thanks
The cleaning block mentioned in the tip that Squeaky found may do fine. If it doesnt try some suede cleaner - its like a shampoo and is a bit more heavy duty than the cleaning block.
Water marks are quite difficult to get out of suede. If you do manage to get them out I really would recommend spraying them with a leather/suede protector spray(sometimes called scotchguard). This will make them water and stain resistant and prevent them from getting the water marks in the future.Sometimes it's important to work for that pot of gold...But other times it's essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow...0
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