Suede bags are beautiful, but not entirely practical. Since the material has a special pile that absorbs dust, the product gets dirty quickly. But in some cases, the accessory can be updated. How to clean a suede bag is described in the article.
When buying such a product, you must purchase a brush. This accessory is useful for accessory care. How to clean a suede bag? There are both folk and professional means for this. Wash is also used. Whatever method is chosen, the thing will take on an updated look.
Features suede
Natural suede is called soft leather special dressing. To obtain it, skins of elk, deer, and small cattle are used, which are fat-tanned. Thanks to this treatment, the material stretches perfectly, passes air. He has a soft pile.
Faux suede is a material that mimics natural. It is made from polyester fiber with teflon-soaked cotton. This makes the material durable and resistant to sunlight, moisture, chemical and mechanical damage. Compared to natural, faux suede is not able to let in air. It does not fade, it is difficult to tear it.
Suede is often confused with material such as nubuck. To obtain it, cattle hides are used. They are polished from the side of the slice using finely abrasive means. The result is skin with a low, fine pile, which is not protected from moisture, dirt, and salting.
Folk remedies
Now there are many ways in which the material takes on an updated look. You can clean a light suede bag at home with a crumb of white bread. This method is also used if the item is painted with a thin layer. You just need to rub on the bag so that it becomes like new.
If the pollution is strong, a soapy solution is suitable. It is advisable to add a little ammonia to it. The solution must be applied to suede with a rag. After this, the thing must be washed and dried, and the cleaning is finished.
How to clean a suede bag if oily spots appear on it? Starch is used for this. It is poured onto a greasy stain, and then left for 12 hours. After this, the starch should be shaken off the bag and cleaned with a brush.
Effective remedies
How to clean a suede bag with a blue or other dark color using simple tools? To do this, use a brush. It can be bought at leather goods and shoe stores. The cost of such a device is in the range of 120-170 rubles.
On one part of the brush there are silicone tips that care for the pile and eliminate dirt. The second side includes small iron flakes that remove grease stains and gloss. In addition, on both sides of the brush there are rubber strips that help to process seams and other hard-to-reach spots.
Pumice is used to clean dried dirt and dust. It is only important that it does not contain small abrasive particles that are easily eaten into the surface. To perform cleaning, wash the tool, dry and tighten the bag material. Lightly move the contaminated area.
A folk remedy is crushed salt (not sea and not iodized). The bag must be laid out on a flat surface, sprinkled with salt, left for 10 minutes. After this, the bulk composition must be rubbed into the pile. After removing the excess, you must perform the procedure a second time. The method is effective for complex spots. The main thing is that the bag is completely dry before the procedure.
A popular cleaning method is pure gasoline. Suitable composition with gas stations (AI-95, AI-98), as well as products for refueling lighters. Typically, such funds are used to remove grease stains. You need to moisten the cosmetic swab in the composition, and then rub the stain. After 10 minutes, this area should be treated with chopped edible salt, drive it into the material, and then shake off. Then you need to again sprinkle the place with salt and after 5 minutes remove it with a brush.
To eliminate complex stains, a weak solution of vinegar is suitable. It should be a table composition (9%), and not an essence. The index of the active component of the latter option is almost 10 times more than the permissible norms, which is not suitable for processing.
To clean the surface, vinegar (30 ml), filtered water (0.7 l) are required. After mixing, a kitchen sponge or soft material should be moistened in a solution, and then wipe the contaminated area. It is important that the material is soaked in fluid to a minimum, otherwise there is a risk of stains. The tool is ideal for cleaning products of different colors, as vinegar is used for industrial purposes to maintain color.
To upgrade a suede bag, tooth powder is used. It is necessary to take the right amount of funds, distribute in a contaminated place and drive with your fingertips. The treated part must be covered with cling film, after which 30 minutes, remove it and replace the powder with fresh.
The procedure should be performed until the tooth powder ceases to stain. After this, vacuum the material, brush it. Usually this type of cleaning is used to remove stains from light materials, as tooth powder leaves marks on black and cinnamon tissues.
For cleaning, you can choose baby powder (talcum powder), which is sold in pharmacies or cosmetic stores. The product should be perfumed. The composition should be distributed over the area of ββcontamination, drive the mixture with your hands for deep penetration of powder. The duration of exposure depends on the contamination. To eliminate fresh stains of blood, coffee or wine, the procedure lasts 4 hours. If you need to remove greasy marks, the shutter speed is 5 hours.
The powder must be changed every half hour. Talc absorbs a substance, acquiring a special shade. When the powder does not change color, it must be removed and vacuumed, and then combed with a silicone brush.
Professional methods
For such delicate material as suede, you need constant care and cleaning. If this is not done, then the handbag will quickly lose its appearance. Today, there are many professional tools. The owners are in demand for the following:
- Avel.
- Salton.
- Erdal.
Before using any tool, you must read the instructions. The information on the bottle will help you clean correctly and safely.
Washing
Still how to clean a suede bag at home? To do this, you can regularly wash. It is only important to observe some rules of care. Moreover, washing can be done manually, as well as using a machine. There are only a few differences in these procedures.
For dry cleaning you need a toothbrush. If stains have formed on the product, they should be washed. To do this, prepare water and shampoo. Foamed water should be applied to contaminated areas. It is advisable to clean with a sponge. If you want to wash the lining, then you must adhere to the following instructions:
- It is necessary to eliminate the garbage that has fallen into the pockets.
- Then you can wash in a soapy solution.
- If it is impossible to unfasten a lining, then the bag needs to be turned out.
- Then sponge processing is performed.
- After washing the product must be dried.
How to clean a suede bag with a washing machine? Water should not be hotter than 35 degrees. Soaking and spinning should not be used.
If you are interested in how to clean a suede bag at home, you need to consider the type of pollution. Often, dirty stains, greasy marks, paint appear on products. Depending on this, a suitable cleaning method may be selected.
Dirt removal
How to clean a suede bag from dirt? Remove the dirty stain with a solution of water and ammonia. Before cleaning, steam the material. To do this, hold the bag over the steam. After the fibers are steamed, a solution can be cleaned. To do this, use a sponge.
Do not use baking soda when cleaning dirt on suede. Otherwise, the treated area will be discolored, so the product will lose its attractive appearance. The salt has the same effect.
Fat elimination
How to clean a light suede bag if there is a greasy stain on it? An affordable means is flour. You just need to pour the product on the stain. Then press the flour with your finger, which is necessary for deep penetration into the material.
After an hour, the flour that absorbed the fat should be shaken off the product, and then repeat the procedure. If desired, potato starch or ground chalk can be used.
Paint
How to clean a black suede bag from dirt or a product of a different color if a paint stain appears on it? To do this, use a solvent. The substance must be applied to a piece of gauze, and then placed on top of the stains. In this condition, the bag must be left for half an hour.
Gauze needs to be changed every 15 minutes. Then the cleaned pile is washed with soapy water, and then rinsed with water. If the bag has a smell of solvent or paint, it is advisable to use vinegar. It is mixed with water, and then applied to the product. After evaporation of the vinegar, the smell disappears completely.
Other spots
How to clean a brown or black suede bag with a greasy stain? A regular eraser is suitable for this. After removing the stain, the product must be treated with soapy water. Greasy spots are removed with steam and a brush. After cleaning, do not touch the product for a while until it dries.
If blood has got on the bag, then cold water with a brush will help to eliminate it. Blood traces cannot be removed with stain remover. The hardest thing to get rid of old spots. To eliminate them you need to use skim milk. Add ammonia and soda (1 tsp each) to the product (0.5 cups). Mix the solution, and then apply the cotton wool moistened in it to the stain. This method is effective, but it should not be used for thin material.
Suede Care
Suede products need dry cleaning. This should be done once every few months. It is advisable to prevent salting and stains. Cleaning should be done when the bag is not needed for several days.
It is necessary to regularly βrefreshβ the product. You will need semolina or an eraser. It can also be done by special means. Do not take cleaning powders for this. Aerosols and liquids are the best choice.