How to clean suede boots from salt?

Suede shoes have been popular with true connoisseurs of modern fashion for many years. It looks impressive, elegant. But, despite the beauty, maintaining it in order and cleanliness is not so simple, especially in the cold season, when salt and sand are sprinkled on the roads. Many fashionistas wonder: how to clean suede boots from salt at home and return them to their perfect look? You will find answers to all questions about caring for suede shoes in this article.

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What to buy with suede boots?

Modern suede is more resistant to weather troubles, as it is impregnated with special substances that repel water and dirt. It is possible to provide the shoe with proper and proper care without spending a lot of time cleaning the suede boots from salt and other dirt. To do this, buying shoes made of suede, immediately get the means of care:

• a comb for suede;
• brush;
• water repellent spray;
• color spray for suede.

Important! After the purchase, even before the first exit in the shoes to the street, take the first step to protect the material: apply a protective spray to the shoes and train yourself to carry out this procedure before each next exit from the house. Then caring for suede won't seem like a chore to you.

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Practical Tips for Cleaning Suede Shoes

So that the suede “footwear” always has a beautiful look, immediately after walking clean it from dirt:

• If the dirt is slight (dust, sand), use a soft bristle brush. Remember that you need to be careful, as in some situations you can drive the dust even deeper.
• For cleaning, you can use a soap solution with the addition of ammonia. Dampen the brush in the solution and clean the shoes, then wipe with cold water and set to dry in a warm place.

Important! Suede shoes cannot be dried by the battery, as the skin may deteriorate and deform.

• In the case when the “footwear” begins to shine, use a special eraser for suede or use ammonia: dampen a cotton swab in the product and wipe the problem areas.

Important! The described procedure for efficiency can be carried out on steam: just put the right part of the shoe under a stream of steam and the wrinkled villi will rise.

• If the boots are wet during the walk, then dry them first: push them inside the newspaper. The paper not only absorbs moisture but also helps the shoe not lose shape. For drying, you can use special electric dryers, which are sold in stores. They gently dry all the material from the inside.
• Stains on suede shoes can be removed with talcum powder or gasoline. Wipe the contaminated area with gasoline or sprinkle with talcum powder. Leave the shoes for 4 hours, then brush.
• To clean coarse problem areas, use milk: in ½ tbsp. milk, add 2 drops of ammonia and 1 tsp. baking soda. Apply the solution with a cotton pad to the place of contamination and rub thoroughly. For the same procedure, you can use a crumb of white bread - suede will immediately become clean.
• To clean shoes not only from suede, but also from nubuck, get a bottle with special foam for cleaning. It will help you choose our really high-quality professional suede care rating. Place the product upright and shake. Apply foam to the sponge and wipe the surface of the material. After the procedure, wipe the boots with a damp cloth, dry, and treat with protective equipment before leaving.
• Suede shoes can be freshened with potatoes, cut into 2 parts: grate potato boots and let dry away from the battery. After - comb with a brush and treat with a spray-impregnation for suede, which will protect not only from moisture, but also from salt.

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How to clean suede shoes from salt?

In winter, white stains of salt appear on suede shoes from the sidewalks and roads. To clean your suede boots from white stains, follow these instructions:

1. After returning, wash your boots with cool water using soap and a soft sponge.
2. Remove soapy foam with a clean sponge.
3. Wipe the boots and let them dry by folding the paper inside.
4. After the boots are dry, comb them with a special suede brush.
5. Apply a water-repellent spray to your boots a few hours before going out (preferably in the evening).
6. If the boots have lost their original color, apply colored paint for suede.

Important! When preparing a soap solution, use regular soap without additives or dyes. The powder can not be used, as it will damage the structure and color of suede.

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How to clean suede shoes of a certain color?

If your shoes are not of a standard black color and you are afraid to violate their attractiveness, use special methods of cleaning salt and dirt from suede boots if they are white or brown.

White shoes

White boots are easily soiled and it is extremely undesirable to wash them. So do not allow heavy pollution, and use the following tips for cleaning:

• To clean the boots from dirt, hold them above the steam for 2-3 minutes. Hot air will help straighten the villi and better clean. After using steam, clean the shoes with a special brush and they will regain their original appearance.
• Greasy stains from white boots will help remove tooth powder, crushed chalk or talc. Sprinkle the contaminated places with the chosen product and leave for about 1-1.5 hours. After - clean the shoes with a brush. For the same purpose, you can use salt.

Important! To prevent stains from absorbing into the fabric, avoid moisture.

• Solutions from milk, soda and ammonia will help remove dirty spots from white shoes. We wrote about them earlier.

Brown and black “footwear”

To clean brown and black suede shoes, use regular coffee or cocoa. Using a soft cloth, gently rub the powder.

Important! You can refresh the look of black shoes with a carbon paper.

To remove dirt on dark-colored shoes, use black bread crusts. Wipe contaminated areas with them. Make sure that no crumbs remain on the shoes, and then process with a brush.

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We clean leather shoes from salt

To clean leather shoes from salt is necessary immediately after coming from the street. Use the following tips and tricks to cleanse your skin:

• If there are stains, then wipe the shoes with a damp cloth, treat with a solution of vinegar in a proportion of 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water. After the procedure, wipe the shoes with a soft, dry cloth. As soon as the shoe dries, grease it with shoe polish and polish it to a shine.
• When taking care of shoes, remove salt stains with ammonia: wipe the contaminated area with a cotton pad dampened in a solution of ammonia, brush the boots or shoes with cream and leave them overnight. In the morning, shine with a little cloth.
• To prevent the appearance of salt stains, use moisture repellents:
  1. Castor oil (you can buy it at the pharmacy). Put a small amount of the product on the sponge and rub it on boots or boots (preferably at night).
  2. Fresh lard. They just need to rub the surface of the material and wait until the fat is absorbed.
  3. Ointment prepared according to the following recipe: 3 tbsp. l mix fish oil with 1 tbsp. l castor oil. Warm the prepared mixture slightly, as it is better absorbed in the warm state, and lubricate the entire surface of the shoe with it.
• Remove white stains on shoes made of nubuck with a damp sponge, and then apply aerosol paint with water-repellent properties to the boots.

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So that your boots are not afraid of either snow or rain, stick to our tips and tricks and there will be no demolition of your shoes.