How to properly clean and wash a suede jacket at home?

Suede clothing looks stylish, creates a feeling of warmth and comfort, but is finicky to care for. How to clean a suede jacket without ruining the material? Can the item be washed by hand or in a machine? What items and means should I use? Next, we’ll tell you how to restore a flawless look to a suede jacket.

Brush selection

The hardware store sells a special double brush for cleaning suede. One side is covered with rubber or rubber fingers, the other with hard bristles. It is advisable to purchase just such an item for cleaning a suede jacket. Costs 300-400 rubles.

You will also find more budget-friendly types of products:

• regular clothes brush;
• kitchen sponge with a hard top layer;
• school eraser;
• old toothbrush;
• fine-grained sandpaper.

Small stains on a suede jacket can be cleaned using white bread crumbs.

How to clean a suede jacket from dust and dirt?

The best remedy for dust is a regular vacuum cleaner. Simply run the nozzle over the surface of your suede jacket.

You can clean shiny areas with a brush, and remove small spots with an eraser.

Always rub the product against the direction of the pile, otherwise you will only press dirt into the suede.

A steamer will help you quickly get rid of old stains. It is enough to treat the surface for 3-5 minutes. If you don’t have a steamer at home, it doesn’t matter; water vapor from a boiling kettle will do.

To clean dirt from a suede jacket, use the following home remedies:

• a piece of soap;
• ammonia;
• vinegar.

Soap is an option for getting rid of fresh dirt. Rub the suede jacket with a dry piece, especially in the collar and sleeve areas. Then go over the surface with a wet brush. Blot with a dry sponge.

Did not help? Try a tougher method.

1. Prepare a solution of water and ammonia (5:1).
2. Dip a kitchen sponge in the liquid and squeeze thoroughly.
3. Rub the dirty areas.
4. Now dissolve 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a glass of water. Soak a cotton pad in the resulting liquid.
5. Treat the surface of the suede jacket. Blot wet marks with a paper or terry towel.
6. Hang the item to dry on hangers.

If a suede jacket is exposed to rain, it must be dried before cleaning.

Can a suede jacket be washed?

Suede is a material that does not like water. Due to prolonged exposure to moisture, clothes lose their shape, creases form on them, and the pile becomes hard.

And yet, with careful approach, a jacket made of natural suede can be washed both by hand and in a machine. After all, it is not always possible to remove old stains with a brush. But synthetic suede products cannot be washed.

Machine wash instructions:

• select delicate mode;
• turn off the spin and machine drying functions;
• set the temperature to 30 degrees;
• use products for woolen and delicate items (for example, “Vorsinka” washing powder, liquid gel).

We do not recommend machine washing a suede coat or suede raincoat, as due to the large surface area there is a high risk of shrinkage during drying.

How to wash a suede jacket by hand? Dissolve a little liquid soap in a wide bowl of water and lower the item. Gently scrub particularly dirty areas with a brush: collar, sleeves. Rinse the jacket in clean water 2-3 times to remove any remaining product.

Suede products should not be soaked in water! Wash immediately.

Now you need to dry the item properly. Never twist a suede jacket. The correct procedure is:

1. Gently pull the sleeves and hem to avoid shrinkage.
2. Spread a wide terry towel on the table and place a suede jacket on it.
3. When the product dries a little, roll it into a tube and leave for half an hour.
4. Dry the jacket in a vertical position, hanging it on a hanger. Temperature range – 20-25 degrees.

Suede products should not be dried near heating appliances.

How to smooth out a thing if such a need arises? There are three rules here:

• select the minimum temperature;
• iron only from the wrong side;
• use dry silk fabric as a lining for the iron.

After washing, suede items may become stiffer. Fortunately, there is a remedy that allows you to return your jacket to its original appearance. Dissolve 0.5 teaspoon of glycerin in a liter of water and lubricate the product (spray from a spray bottle).

How to remove grease stains?

A suede jacket is a capricious thing. Do not use chemical stain removers to clean it. Home remedies will again come to the rescue.The principle of operation of most of them is based on the fact that absorbent particles absorb fat, so the dirty mark disappears.

Sprinkle the stain generously with one of the following:

• coarse salt;
• talc;
• crushed chalk into powder (to match the color of the jacket);
• tooth powder.

To enhance the effect, you can add 1-2 drops of ammonia. Leave the product on for 2-3 hours so that it absorbs the fat. Remove the powder with a brush. To consolidate the result, wipe the treated area with a cotton pad soaked in a weak solution of vinegar (1 teaspoon per liter of water). When the jacket is dry, straighten the lint with the rubber side of the brush.

Stains on brown suede can be cleaned with coffee grounds. Apply the product for an hour and then remove with a brush.

What should you do if there is an old greasy stain on your jacket that doesn’t want to come out? Try a radical remedy - gasoline (it is an excellent solvent). First check the action on the reverse side of the product. We do not recommend using a synthetic suede cleaner.

Apply 1 teaspoon of gasoline to the greasy stain and scrub the product with a brush. Rinse off stains with water. Send the jacket outside to dry so that the pungent smell completely disappears.

How to clean a light suede jacket?

Unfortunately, light suede jackets may leave marks on a light suede jacket after cleaning using home cleaning methods. To make sure this doesn’t happen, use a safe remedy – skim milk. The white color is invisible on a light-colored item, and the product itself softens the skin.

Add a teaspoon of soda to a glass of milk. Dip a kitchen sponge in the solution and squeeze out. Then gently rub the stains on the jacket until they are completely gone.Finally, rinse off any remaining product with a damp cloth and dry the product with a towel.

Using the same procedure, stains on a light suede jacket are treated with hydrogen peroxide and ammonia. Take a teaspoon of each product and dissolve it in a glass of water.

Chemicals for cleaning suede

If your budget allows, you can buy special aerosols, sprays and foams at a shoe store or online. They are universal, that is, they are suitable for caring for suede clothing, shoes and accessories (handbags, gloves).

Advantages of chemicals:

• safe for suede products (including artificial ones);
• have water-repellent properties;
• have a pleasant or neutral odor;
• They clean even heavy dirt: traces of reagents, old greasy stains.

The disadvantage is the high price. However, it is better not to skimp on cleaning an expensive suede jacket.

The following products for the care of suede products have positive reviews:

• LeTech Furniture Clinic Suede & Nubuck (UK). It is a cleansing foam that removes any type of dirt and renews the appearance of the pile. Does not contain alkalis or solvents, therefore it is safe for natural and artificial suede. A 150 ml bottle costs 1090 rubles.
• Saphir Omni Nettoyant (France). Available in the form of a transparent shampoo in glass bottles. The kit includes a special brush for cleaning suede. The formula includes a solvent and tensoactives. The product easily copes with old stains. The price of a 100 ml bottle is 1100 rubles.
• Ecco (Denmark). A water-based foam cleaner that is suitable for all types of leather, including suede. Returns the pile a fresh look and softness. A 50 ml bottle costs 450 rubles.

How to care for a suede jacket?

From frequent wet cleaning, the pile of the product becomes hard, shiny areas and creases appear on it.

So that you don't have to constantly deal with dirt and grease stains, just follow 5 rules for caring for your jacket:

1. Regularly treat the surface with a water-repellent agent (protective impregnation).
2. Brush the lint with a dry brush once a week, especially in the collar and sleeve areas.
3. Try to remove fresh stains immediately. Don't wait for them to dry out.
4. Store your suede jacket in a cotton case. It perfectly protects from dust and does not interfere with air circulation.
5. Dry the item only in a straightened form.

Conclusion

Thus, you can clean a suede jacket using store-bought and home remedies. It is advisable to give preference to dry methods and use a special brush. Remember that the main enemies of suede products are moisture and heating devices.