A bag made of suede is always an expensive and presentable type of product, top-quality quality and a variety of beautiful shades. Therefore, accessories from this material are so popular in the fashion world. The fair sex is happy to get bags of such a plan and get great pleasure from owning such an attractive thing, while not imagining how to take care of it.
In a sock, suede manifests itself as a strong and durable material, but over time, any stylish accessory becomes polluted and loses its presentable appearance. Unfortunately, not everyone has the opportunity to visit the dry cleaners, where the professionals will solve any problem, therefore, popular methods and time-tested expert advice come in, which rarely fails.
Folk remedies
Light dirt can be cleaned with a special brush. It should be purchased before buying any thing from suede, because it is the easiest method of getting rid of various stains. It is made of rubber, and sometimes it has a metallic bristle or the usual bristles.
It is desirable to use it as a daily care and prevention of pollution, while it is able to remove fresh traces.
A great way to fight dirt is eraser, which scour a simple pencil. He is always on hand, and a few light movements will relieve stains and even grease. For a light accessory, you should use a white eraser, and with dark shades there should be no particular problems.
The eraser cannot cope with strong stains, but sandpaper zero or pumice stone is suitable for them.
This option is applicable only in very difficult cases, because you can completely spoil the fabric. Sandpaper movements should be slow, smooth and very gentle to keep skin in order after the procedure.
Fatness easily removes a special solution that is easy to prepare at home. In equal parts is taken low-fat milk and baking sodaafter which the ingredients are thoroughly stirred. The product is applied with a cotton swab on a cloth, and then lightly cleaned with a pressing motion.
After the contamination is no longer visible, a dry sponge removes the residuals of the product, and wet suede should be thoroughly blotted with a napkin or towel and sent to dry.
The most common cleaning option is a soap solution, which includes any detergent (shampoo, gel, rubbed soap) and lukewarm water. The application takes place using a foam sponge, which is slightly wetted in a solution and pressed out to remove excess liquid. Wipe dirty places should be careful after which a wet textile cloth removes the remnants of soap.
A good helper in the fight against pitted places is considered acetic solutionthat is made from the following calculation: 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 liter of running water. Its concentration should not exceed 9%.
It is possible to use such an agent on a fabric of absolutely any color, and after washing it is recommended to wash the fabric well in order to avoid ugly stains.
For dark suede suitable coffee grounds, which is neatly applied to the product. The problem areas seem to be rubbed off in a circular motion, and after drying, the remnants of the thickening are removed with a brush.
Remove from stains and solution with ammonia (1 to 5), which is consistently applied to the required places with a soft bristled brush. He allows to keep color, does not give divorces and independently disappears.
Many use ammonia in the amount of 50 ml per 150 ml of water. It is applied, like the rest of the liquid, with a sponge or cloth, you can take a microfiber cloth. Problem areas are actively rubbed and left for ten minutes, then washed off with a wet cloth. If necessary, the procedure is repeated, but the amount of ammonia will have to be increased by 20 ml for effectiveness.
Do not be afraid of obsessive smell, because it evaporates quickly, but you will have to work in a well-ventilated room.
Quite often on the bags are blood stains, fat, wine or coffee, in these cases, many ways are ineffective, except for powders without fragrances. It may be talc or baby powder, the main thing is the absence of excess components in their composition in the form of fragrances. The powder is gradually distributed over the surface and remains there until its color changes. This suggests that the tool works and absorbs pollution. As needed, it will have to be changed until the stain completely disappears.
Traces of ice cream are well wiped off with a usual wet napkin, and then it is necessary to go over the product with a brush in order to “comb” the hair and give it an original look.
Steam bath helps to get rid of unpleasant pollution.
To do this, you need a pot of water and a little time to get it to the desired state. The bag will just have to hold over the steam, and then cleaned with a rubber brush.
Gasoline is applicable not only as a fuel, but also as a cleaning component. Clean AI-95, AI-98 will do, which is applied with a lint-free cloth or cotton pad. In this state, the bag remains for 5-10 minutes depending on the reaction, after which edible salt is rubbed. She needs time to absorb fat and excess gasoline, but sometimes she has to repeat this stage. After all the manipulations should be combed pile.
Is it possible to wash?
In all recommendations for the care of suede indicated that washing is unacceptable, especially for a washing machine. Water strongly distorts it, the shade becomes faded, and the appearance loses its former luster and charm. The bag can be wiped with a damp cloth, but it can not stand anymore because of the material properties.
If the bag is soaked in the rain, then as soon as possible it should be wiped with a dry towel or paper napkins.
Better to try the steam cleaning option, fine if this is a powerful steam cleaner.
In order to get rid of salting, you must first soak the product. Spots of brown and black and blue blot are not very visible on dark suede, but they can also be easily removed using folk remedies. Soak a greasy stain in a soap solution.
Ways to clean light suede
Removing dirt and stains from a product of light shades is a difficult task, with which units of money can cope. Here not only cleanliness is important, but also the subsequent whiteness without which the thing simply loses its appearance.
Instead of powder or talc, experts advise the use of tooth powder, which is not inferior in performance to its analogues, but at the same time maintains whiteness. His fingers are rubbed into the skin, left for half an hour, wrapping it all with cling film. This happens several times until the pollution disappears. The remains are simply shaken off or removed with a vacuum cleaner.
A solution of hydrogen peroxide and water is also suitable for these purposes, which is made in proportions of 1 to 4. It is quite simple to use, because it does not have to be washed off after cleaning. You just need to apply the tool on problem areas, soak all the napkins and leave to dry.
Drying
A separate word should be said about drying, because it is an important point in the process of caring for suede products. Things should not be located in the immediate vicinity of heating devices, in particular batteries, heaters, air conditioning and even a hair dryer. Sunlight can also ruin a favorite accessory.Since it will lose its shape, and perhaps it will slightly change its shade, in other words, it will “burn out” in the sun.
It is better to dry the bag on the balcony away from sunlight, but in the absence of such an opportunity you can do it at home, the main thing is to fill it with newspapers before you start so as not to lose shape.
Care rules
Despite the abundance of folk methods of cleaning bags made of suede, it is quite a difficult process, consuming a lot of time and effort. It is better to engage in preventive actions and properly care for the product, so as not to suffer because of the presence of stains. A few simple rules will help extend the life of the bag and keep it intact:
- No need to save on professional funds of such companies as Avel, Alive, Salton, Erdal.
- Exclude from the arsenal of aggressive cleaning products that can harm delicate skin.
- Moisture should not get on the product, and washing is completely excluded.
- The second stage after cleaning is the application of water-repellent agents.
- Drying takes place in a natural way, without the use of hot air.
- Wringing and twisting leads to deformation of the form.
- Before any cleaning procedure, you must first check the tool on an inconspicuous piece of skin and watch the reaction, so as not to spoil the thing. Not all cleaning methods are suitable for one or another type of suede.
Careful attitude, high-quality preventive procedures, a responsible approach to the choice of funds - this is the basis of care, which will allow the bag to last as long as possible and retain the original appearance for years.
How to clean the suede bag at home, see the following video.
