How to return suede to its former look?

Already more than one woman puzzled herself in search of an answer to the question of how to return a suede to its former appearance. But fortunately, they were able to find him, and in this article we will share with you the answers.

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How to restore suede shoes?

Shoes that are made from nubuck either suede is an incredibly stylish accessory for any fashion connoisseur. However, care for such shoes is especially necessary, thorough, and most importantly - permanent.

Important! Remember that different types of materials for shoes differ in their properties, appearance and application. Read more about this in our separate publication. “Leather, suede, nubuck - what's the difference?”.

In order for the shoes to always keep their original appearance, they must be treated with special tools, as well as cleaned on time. But in the event that it is too late to look after her, the shoes have lost their beautiful appearance, the idea arises of how to update suede shoes at home so that you do not have to purchase a new pair for now.

For this you will come in handy:

• rubber suede brush;
• eraser;
• flannel napkin;
• water;
• water repellent spray;
• shoe spray paint;
• suede stain remover.

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Popular recovery options:

1. You can treat stubborn dirt with a stain remover. Apply foam to the stain and spread everything with a napkin. After 2 minutes, erase and dry the shoes.
2. Suede shoes are restored with ammonia. Prepare a solution - 1 tsp. mix alcohol with 5 tsp. water. After that, use a brush dipped in this solution to clean the shoes. Then brush up the suede fibers.
3. You can update suede shoes at home in a water bath, to do this, hang the product over boiling water, and then walk along the pile with a brush. Thus, the dirt will be cleaned easily, and the pile will lie beautifully.

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Proper cleaning is the key to effective restoration

Before puzzling yourself with the question of how to still restore the pleasant appearance of suede shoes, clean it of all contaminants. This is a mandatory item in the program for the care of such elements of the wardrobe, and in no case should it be ignored.

Important! Absolutely any traces of sand, grease or dirt are eliminated only when they are dry, otherwise they will only be smeared over the entire surface of the material.

The most effective way to return the suede to its former appearance is a special soft dry sponge or a rag that is made of microfiber. If this method did not help eliminate all the dirt, you can moisten a sponge or cloth, but not very much.

Important! Do not allow suede to get wet under the tap, because this will ruin the texture of all the material.

If we are talking about shoes that are made of white suede, this mixture is suitable:

• 1 tsp hydrogen peroxide;
• 1 tbsp. water;
• 1 tsp ammonia.

In the prepared composition, moisten a soft cloth with which to process the surface. This will return your boots to their original whiteness and well-groomed appearance.

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Means and methods for the restoration of suede shoes

Once the shoes have been cleaned, you should update its shade, as well as the texture, raising the pile of suede. There are also some fairly simple ways to do this:

• Many people know that you can upgrade suede boots, boots or shoes with improvised means, namely with the help of a school eraser. This item in no way violates the shade or quality of the material, and at the same time, it perfectly raises shabby villi.
• Steam baths, which are designed for similar shoes, have proven themselves well. Hold it over a stream of hot steam from under the kettle, and then gently rub it with a soft cloth.
• If the scuffs on the boots appear in the area of ​​the bootleg, iron them from the wrong side through gauze or a thin cotton cloth, then again go microfiber or with a rubber brush.
• For those who do not trust the popular recommendations on how to return the color, texture of suede, there are industrial tools for updating. Such funds can be easily found and purchased in specialized stores.

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How can I keep the effect for a long time?

In order that you do not have to often use the procedures of thorough cleaning, as well as restoring shoes from this material, observe preventive measures that can protect your favorite shoes or boots from abrasion:

1. First of all, remember that suede shoes are not designed for walking in rainy weather. Excessive humidity is harmful to this material, which is why you should put off such things until clear, warm or frosty days.
2. In addition, we cannot neglect the care products that are presented to us in large numbers in shoe stores. Varied water repellent spraysas well as cleaning and soaking products for suede shoes can help you avoid a lot of difficulties with this material.
3. In the event that home methods to return a neat look to your favorite shoes or boots did not bring you the desired results, you can always entrust them to professionals. They have a sufficiently large range of tools in order to update this moody material.

Important! In winter, the care of such shoes should be of better quality, since the material deteriorates from the ice-cold chemicals used to sprinkle the roads. To easily get rid of the consequences in the form of persistent whitish stains and stripes, leave a note for effective ways, how to remove salt in suede shoes.

And now in more detail about each of the assistants.

Spray dye

Refresh suede shoes will help a special substance - spray dye. You can buy it in a specialized store, while you can pick it up to the color of your material.

Spray the material from a short distance and let it dry. After that, the top of the boots or the shoes will receive their new life, albeit short-lived.

Important! Spray dye will have to be used often enough.

Special paint

With this tool you can achieve more lasting results. Acquiring a dye based on the shade of suede shoes will also not be difficult.

Important! Before you start work, cover the floor with polyethylene so that the paint does not paint it. We also recommend that you wear gloves on your hands.

For the best effect, apply the paint in stages - at first one strip, wait until it dries, then the next and so on. This will help you more evenly apply the dye itself. If subsequently poorly stained areas are found, repeat the procedure in these places.

Important! By the way, with the help of paint you can not only update your suede shoes, but also completely change its shade. For example, the white top turns into brown, you can change brown to black and so on.The main condition is that the new shade should not differ much from the original and should be lighter. That is, from black shoes to make a spectacular white you will not succeed. Read more about methods and suitable tools in our special publication."How to dye suede in a different color?".

The revitalization of the villi

After the painting is completed, the suede pile may become withered, in other words stick together. The brush will help to raise it again. It is necessary to restore the pile side with rubber fingers or with metal bristles that have some brushes. To restore your suede to its former appearance, be extremely careful - excessive pressure and friction can give the opposite result and bald patches appear on the material.

Professional help

If you have no desire to independently update your old suede shoes, entrust this matter to the masters. Of course, you will have to pay for this, but in the end, shoes or boots will gain a new life.

Or another option - take it to the factory where the shoes are made from similar material. The service, of course, will cost much more, but at the same time you will be able to get shoes almost new shoes on hand.

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As it turned out, updating suede boots or shoes is not so difficult. That is why you should not throw away your once beloved, as well as a stylish model, because there is a chance that it will serve you for at least one more season, and will be a great addition to any of your looks.