How to Fix Suede Shoes
Use a suede brush to sweep dirt off of the suede.. Scrub scuff marks back and forth to remove them.. Scrape the scuff mark with a dull knife if it won't come out.
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Use a suede brush to sweep dirt off of the suede.
Use a suede brush to sweep dirt off of the suede.
Scrub scuff marks back and forth to remove them.
Scrub scuff marks back and forth to remove them.
Scrape the scuff mark with a dull knife if it won't come out.
Scrape the scuff mark with a dull knife if it won't come out.
Buff creases by wiping them in a circle with a brush.
Buff creases by wiping them in a circle with a brush.
Heat creases and stains with steam if you still can't remove them.
Heat creases and stains with steam if you still can't remove them.
Blot moisture out of the shoes with a cloth or paper towel.
Blot moisture out of the shoes with a cloth or paper towel.
Wait up to 24 hours for the shoes to dry out.
Wait up to 24 hours for the shoes to dry out.
Use a suede brush to spread a light coating of water across the shoe.
Use a suede brush to spread a light coating of water across the shoe.
Dab the suede with a rag to distribute the water evenly across it.
Dab the suede with a rag to distribute the water evenly across it.
Stuff the shoe with paper to help it keep its shape.
Stuff the shoe with paper to help it keep its shape.
Set the shoe in a cool, dark place to dry overnight.
Set the shoe in a cool, dark place to dry overnight.
Brush over the shoe to finish cleaning it.
Brush over the shoe to finish cleaning it.
Scrub the stain with a suede eraser to attempt to remove it.
Scrub the stain with a suede eraser to attempt to remove it.
Mix 2 parts water with 1 part white vinegar in a bowl if the stain remains.
Mix 2 parts water with 1 part white vinegar in a bowl if the stain remains.
Apply the mixture to the stains by using a clean rag or towel.
Apply the mixture to the stains by using a clean rag or towel.
Wait overnight for the shoe to dry.
Wait overnight for the shoe to dry.
Brush the suede out with a suede brush.
Brush the suede out with a suede brush.
Pour cornstarch or baby powder over the oil.
Pour cornstarch or baby powder over the oil.
Leave the shoe overnight so the powder draws up the oil.
Leave the shoe overnight so the powder draws up the oil.
Use a suede brush to sweep away the powder.
Use a suede brush to sweep away the powder.
Treat stubborn stains with a cotton ball dipped in white vinegar.
Treat stubborn stains with a cotton ball dipped in white vinegar.
Repeat the treatment if needed to restore the suede.
Repeat the treatment if needed to restore the suede.
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