We clean the suede at home: effective ways

The popularity of suede - velvety leather with a characteristic fine pile, which is tanned with fatty substances during dressing, is due to its magnificent decorative qualities. From year to year, designers of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories prefer this soft, elastic, waterproof material, creating amazingly beautiful and stylish things.

But replenishing the wardrobe with a suede product, you need to be ready for regular, and most importantly, delicate care, since only under this condition can you keep the attractiveness of suede, whether it is natural or artificial. Find out which cleaning methods are the most effective, and how to maintain the purity of things made of suede in different colors.

Although suede has good performance, it is susceptible to various kinds of pollution. The choice of a particular method of treatment determines the nature and origin of the spots.

In the case of suede, the most problems are delivered:

• Stagnant areas are an unavoidable phenomenon due to prolonged use of clothing, shoes or accessories.
• Greasy stains. The main reasons for their formation - the interaction of things with the skin in the process of socks and the banal carelessness of the owners.
• Whitish stains. The main provocateur of the appearance of such spots is dampness. If time does not take action, it can spread mold, the fight against which is rarely successful.

• Salt water leaks are the result of walking in the rain or sleet.
• Yellow sweat or white stains from deodorizing on the lining, which also happens quite often.
• Protein contaminants that remain when milk, eggs, blood, and other substances with similar composition get on suede. The reason is the careless attitude of the owners. Spots of this kind are considered the most difficult, so it is important to get rid of them as quickly as possible before the formation of a characteristic crust.
• Oil stains from paint and varnish compounds, glue or ink from the pen, for the removal of which it is necessary not only to clean but also to degrease the problem area.
• Dirt pollution - fine suede hairs contribute to the accumulation of dust, with the result that things get an ugly grayish tint.

When choosing a cleaning method, you must also take into account what kind of suede you have to deal with: a natural material or an artificial counterpart. The original is easily recognizable by winding grooves, multidirectional nap and changeable color. His artificial sibling is characterized by a uniform hairiness of the surface with a specific orientation of the villi.

Natural suede, because of its increased strength, has a rather long service life, but contact with water is undesirable for it. When interacting with a liquid, the material, due to its fluffiness, begins to actively absorb moisture, swelling and becoming solid. For this reason maintenance of natural suede products is mainly reduced to dry methods of cleaning from dirt. While the artificial canvas calmly refers to moisture. What is contraindicated for him is friction, provoking the deformation of the villi.

To preserve the unique texture of the suede and keep it in good condition requires certain tools and skills. Today's variety of effective products for the care of this material makes it easy to choose protective agents for products of any type and color. Regular use of professional cosmetics for the care of suede shoes and clothing minimizes the negative impact of external factors and prolongs the life of your favorite things.

What should be in the home arsenal of care products:

1. Water-repellent impregnation with silicone, thanks to which the pile skin will be able to withstand the harmful effects of moisture and it will not be afraid of dirt or dust.
2. Foam-shampoo, which copes well with salt divorce, instantly removes dirt and contributes to the deepening of color.
3. Paint in the form of aerosols, preventing loss of color and restoring coarse places on suede.
4. Sponge brushes to remove dry dirt, restore velvety material, cleaning welts and seams.
5. To remove stubborn stains, it is most convenient to use hard sponges that draw in dirt or loose erasers that remain in the stains, then removed with a brush.
6. Erasers for restoring shiny areas and hairiness.
7. Several special brushes to gently remove dirt and restore worn, smoothed lint. The most convenient in this regard is the combined version - the “2 in 1” brush, where one side is a rubberized comb and the other is a rubber surface with short bristles.

The advantage of mechanical dry cleaning - delicate and at the same time deep cleansing of the pile in the most hard-to-reach areas between the fibers. The bristles qualitatively comb them, removing dried dirt, dust, and fat deposits. The brush returns the fluffyness of the pile skin, due to which things from it look like new.

For cleaning suede products, you can use folk methods:

• Ammonia (5 ml) and soda (60 g). The ingredients are mixed, and then the resulting composition is applied to the problem area. Wait 10-15 minutes and remove the mixture with a damp cloth.

• Using talc, chalk or starch with adsorbing properties, it is easy to get rid of greasy stains. Any composition is simply sprinkled on the staggered areas, kept for an hour, and then brush off the powder with a brush.
• High purity gasoline will help remove the fat stain. The napkin is impregnated with fuel, slightly rubbed with pollution and left for 40-50 minutes.
• Lemon juice copes well with divorces and drips from the road salt. To prepare the cleaning solution, water (200 ml) is mixed with the juice of one fruit and wipe the product. In this case, do without rinsing. Give things to dry naturally, and then "combed".
• If you have difficulties with removing old ingrained stains, you should try the recipe: skimmed milk (100 ml) + sal ammoniac and soda in equal proportions. The resulting composition is treated contaminated surface, having previously tested it on a small area on the inside of the product.
• Peroxide (5 ml) with ammonia (5 ml) can be removed spots of different origin, while not worrying about the loss of brightness of the color of things. The mixture of these components has a gentle action and eliminates the damage of delicate suede.

Washing is allowed only for products from high-quality suede. Using a washing machine is a taboo; it is allowed to wash delicate material only manually.

General recommendations:

• Natural suede is contraindicated soaking for the reasons outlined earlier.To wash it, the product is processed on the weight, that is, on the hangers or placed on a flat base.
• A prerequisite is compliance with the temperature regime up to 30 ° C, otherwise the material will die.
• Suitable detergents - gentle formulations with a gel consistency.
• To remove greasy stains from the collar and sleeves, use ammonia with soda or peroxide, and gasoline will help to clean complex dirt.
• Spinning and curling are prohibited.
• Rinse the product preferably with an air conditioner, after having smeared with glycerol (2.5 ml) with water (1 l).
• Drying under direct sunlight and near radiators is unacceptable. Dry products in natural conditions, spreading out on a flat basis and turning the roll.
• The dried thing is combed with a special brush.

The best option is to wash it with a delicate gel and a brush. It is necessary to add it to warm water and whip abundant foam. Then treat the product on weight, rinse and wrap with a towel. Dry in the expanded state. To clean things from velvety pile skin at home, do not neglect the possibilities of available tools.

A few more alternative cleaning methods:

• Cleaning the coffee grounds will help bring back purity to things made from brown or black suede. It is necessary to cook a flavored drink. Remaining at the bottom of the Turks thicken you can wash the oil and remove other complex contaminants. The main thing is to give this substance to dry completely and then brush it off.
• You can remove dried spots with ammonia. Prepare a working solution: water (1 l) + 3-4 drops of alcohol. Moisten it with a cotton pad and process stains.
• Good for salt stains. It is applied in a small amount to the place of pollution and gently rubbed with gentle movements, then brush with a brush.

To keep the suede sofa clean, use a rubber brush to avoid damage to the upholstery. Removal of grease stains can be trusted with an eraser and alcohol solution. To protect expensive suede furniture, you will need to immediately after purchase to treat its surface with dirt-repellent impregnation.

The presence of a vacuum cleaner with the function of a steam generator or domestic steamer greatly simplifies the task of cleaning the sofa or chair with a capricious suede lining.

Procedure:

• Conduct a diagnosis of pollution and pick up household chemicals.
• Vacuum clean to remove coarse dirt.
• Treat the surface with a cleaning agent, creating a pressure of 3 atm. for knocking out dirt.
• Perform cleaning using two modes: a jet of detergent followed by suction of impurities by the apparatus.
• Remove local contamination.
• Dry the treated surface in any way: draw out moisture with a steam generator or blow air.
• Rinse the upholstery in clean water under pressure.

Advantages of hot steam cleaning:

• High-quality removal of deeply ingrained dirt and unpleasant odors without waterlogging of the sofa surface.
• Restoration of upholstery color and furniture renovation.
• Disinfection: destruction of colonies of domestic parasites, fungi and mold.

Because of the greasy tracks, a fashionable suede jacket, a luxurious raincoat or designer dress made of pile leather stop looking attractive. You can solve this problem with:

• Steam treatment. Hot steam not only effectively removes greasy stains, but also copes with abrasions, folds and creases for five. In addition to a special steamer, you can use a regular iron.
• Eraser - if there is no professional, a simple stationery gum will fit, which easily gets to greasy spots in hard-to-reach places.To achieve the best cleaning effect, the material is slightly steamed.
• Vinegar In water (1 l) add 9% acetic essence (15 ml). The cotton pad moistened in the solution obtained is gently rubbed onto problem areas. The remaining composition is filled sprayer and sprayed on the surface to restore the softness of the skirt or dress.
• Collars, sleeves and elbows sprinkled with a mixture of starch + talc, incubated for an hour and removed with a brush.

Not less trouble delivering stains on suede hats and gloves.

How to return the look of your favorite accessories:

• Prepare the mixture: milk (200 ml) + soda (20 g). A moistened cotton disc wipe the dirt until it completely disappears. Then prepare a solution: water (1 l) + vinegar (5 ml) and process all areas on the cap or beret. Wipe with a thick napkin and hang to dry.
• Refresh dark suede hat will help orange peel, which simply wipe the hat or lemon juice.
• For cleaning gloves use tools for wool. For convenience, the gloves are processed right on the hands, wring out with a towel and given a horizontal position to dry.

Terms of care:

• Immediately put the boots or uggs to dry, putting the crumpled newspapers inside.
• Put shoes near open heat sources can not be, as they are deformed.
• From dirt, dust, salt streaks get rid only when the boots are completely dry.
• Black suede cleans well dried rye bread, to give a uniform color using carbon paper.
• To restore softness and fluffiness, steam processing is carried out at the end.

Things from light suede, of course, look just gorgeous. True fashionistas are a little confused by their absolute impracticality and difficulty with cleaning.

What methods will help preserve the purity of white suede clothing:

• Soda (7 g) + dry milk (100 g). The mixture is applied to the contaminated area and gently rub until the dirt disappears. The remaining powder is removed with a vacuum cleaner, and then wipe the treated surface with a moistened cloth.
• Peroxide + water. Moisten with a soft cloth solution and rub the problem area.
• Milk + soda + peroxide. Act as in the previous case.

Things from natural gray suede are cleaned with a soap solution from a grated household soap (30 mg chips per 200 ml of water). With a hard brush, the composition is rubbed into the stain until a foam appears, and then the product is wiped with a sponge.

Color suede clothes are cleaned with ammonia. It is diluted in water 1: 5, thoroughly stirred, after which the stains are treated with a moistened brush. Wipe the material with a damp cloth and dry.

Timely and systematic care extends the life of suede clothes, as well as the careful attitude of the owners.

Some good tips for last:

• Iron suede things from the inside out, setting the minimum temperature. Natural suede ironed exclusively through dry gauze.
• The use of aggressive stain removers with chlorine is prohibited.
• New items are vacuumed using a bristle nozzle to remove warehouse and store dust that gets stuck in the villi during storage and transportation. After that process the appropriate means.
• When the season is over, items are taken out to the open air for thorough drying before storage. Outerwear is turned on the wrong side, thus limiting the access of the sun.
• Optimum storage conditions: dark rooms where things are placed in airtight covers or vacuum bags.
• From time to time, dry-clean things: professional processing will definitely not be superfluous.
• Only experienced craftsmen should be engaged in repairing and painting of suede items.

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