Fashion for things made of natural materials every season excites the minds of beauties. In one year the highest aerobatics is the possession of a mink coat to the ground, in the other - a handbag from a monkey, in a third with white leather jeans. But the fashion for suede, perhaps, is eternal. Suede boots and shoes were relevant in the 60 years of the last century, they have not lost their elitism even now. But many people keep from their purchase an elementary ignorance, how to properly wash and clean, dry and protect from the sun, remove salt and update the dark and light suede shoes. Let's deal with all these nuances.
Rules of care for new suede shoes
Wise people say, take care of the dress again, and honor from the youth. The same rule applies to suede boots and shoes. Care of suede shoes, both light and dark, should begin already from the moment of their purchase and delivery home. First of all, the shoe must be wiped off with a soft cloth and dusted with a special spray, protecting it from moisture, dirt and salt. And then dry them for 12 hours away from batteries and heaters. This treatment should be done after every shoe cleaning.
Features of care for suede shoes in winter and summer
It should immediately be noted that rain, sleet and temperature below 30 degrees, as well as a prolonged stay on the feet during the day, will serve for suede cause of her rapid death. Elegant shoes are better for walking on dry park paths in a bright summer day or at a banquet. A suede boots for a secular way out. In a word, suede is an aristocrat, and she needs an appropriate relationship with herself. But do not be scared, with a wide range of modern cleaning and cleaning products care for suede shoes in the winter and in the summer, mere trifles. And that's what it comes down to.
In winter, suede boots will be enough to sweep from the snow, wipe with a soft flannel and put it to dry away from the battery. If they require deeper cleaning, then use a special brush with a soft pile. Only do this procedure gently and gently, as if stroking the kitten. Otherwise, the thing will lose its "fur" and become unsightly.
Care of suede shoes in the summer is somewhat more complicated. After each walk from the shoes it is necessary to remove all the adhering dust with a soft cloth or brush, and if they are wet, at first it is good to dry. With more severe contaminants, modern cleaning agents, represented in the form of foam in an aerosol container, perfectly handle. They are enough to spray on the surface of suede from a short distance and evenly grind flannel or silk cloth, and after a minute remove it with dirt. After that, the clean shoes will only dry.
If there is no special foam in the farm, you can use the improvised means. Pour a little warm water into the basin, dissolve in it a tiny slice of laundry soap or a couple of pinch powders for delicate washing and add a little ammonia. Then dampen a soft napkin in this solution and carefully wipe the soiled shoe, paying special attention to spots with spots. And the finishing touch, a napkin soaked in clean cold water, remove the soap foam and put the shoes to dry.
And here's how to clean suede shoes from stains. Take an ordinary student eraser and rub it with a dirtied place. The spot will quickly wipe off, besides the eraser will pick up and puff up the pile. Especially difficult spots and shiny places will help to remove ammonia. Dampen in it a small piece of cotton wool and carefully rub it all specks. And then let the shoe dry. The result will be stunning.
How to revive suede shoes?
Well, and at the end, if your favorite shoes or boots from long-term exploitation have lost all their aristocracy, they can be tried back to life with the help of steam and special dyes. Just hold the shoe over a saucepan or kettle with boiling water for a few minutes and allow it to dry, and then apply a color-curing spray-dye. The steam will perfectly swell and raise the pile, which will bring back the suede presentable and well-groomed appearance. And the dye will complete the picture. In addition, it will serve as an additional protective layer. In short, shoes will have a second life.
As you can see, caring for suede shoes is not so laborious. Just do not be lazy, and your suede favorites will please you for many years.