How to Clean Suede Shoes: Getting Rid of White Stains Without Going to the Dry Cleaner

22.02.2023 15:01

Suede shoes require special care, but are not protected from the appearance of white spots on the surface of the material due to contact with moisture and salt.

You need to know how to remove salt from the surface of suede so as not to ruin this delicate material.

There is no need to rush to dry clean your pair. An affordable and inexpensive product will cope with stains.

Another nice thing is that this cleaning method can be used for shoes made not only of suede, but also of nubuck.

How to proceed

The formation of white spots is caused by reagents that utility workers use to treat roads and sidewalks in winter.

Vinegar
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To clean, you need to prepare a solution of 9% table vinegar, mixing it with water in a 1:1 ratio.

First, the boots need to be dried. Then clean the pair from dirt, wipe the dirty surface with the solution and let the composition dry.

After the solution has been absorbed, all that remains is to clean the boots with a soft brush.

If the stains are not removed the first time, the procedure can be repeated in the same sequence.

Igor Zur Author: Igor Zur Internet resource editor