How to Protect Faux Suede Shoes

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Brush the shoe with a suede brush to remove dirt.. Moisten a washcloth with warm water.. Squeeze a drop of mild dish soap into the cloth.

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Brush the shoe with a suede brush to remove dirt.

Step 1

Brush the shoe with a suede brush to remove dirt.

2

Moisten a washcloth with warm water.

Step 2

Moisten a washcloth with warm water.

3

Squeeze a drop of mild dish soap into the cloth.

Step 3

Squeeze a drop of mild dish soap into the cloth.

4

Wipe down the shoe with the rag.

Step 4

Wipe down the shoe with the rag.

5

Let the shoes dry for 30 minutes.

Step 5

Let the shoes dry for 30 minutes.

6

Purchase a silicone-based waterproof spray made for shoes.

Step 6

Purchase a silicone-based waterproof spray made for shoes.

7

Test the waterproofing agent first.

Step 7

Test the waterproofing agent first.

8

Remove the laces and cover any embellishments.

Step 8

Remove the laces and cover any embellishments.

9

Spray the top, front, and back of the shoes.

Step 9

Spray the top, front, and back of the shoes.

10

Let the shoes dry for 30 minutes then spray a second coat.

Step 10

Let the shoes dry for 30 minutes then spray a second coat.

11

Let the shoes dry for 24 hours before wearing them.

Step 11

Let the shoes dry for 24 hours before wearing them.

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