Like any other things, suede bags tend to get dirty, covered with various stains. To clean the product from contamination, it is not enough to simply wash it in a washing machine with the addition of ordinary powder and stain removers. It is necessary to use special methods and tools that will help in how to clean a suede bag at home.
Suede is velvety skin, soft to the touch. It is made using fat, as well as formaldehyde-fat tanning of skins obtained from small animals. It can be both natural and artificial. Suede is widely used for sewing bags, which are very popular among women.
Ways and means
You can restore the original beauty of a suede bag using a specially prepared solution: mix equal parts of skim milk with baking soda. The obtained paste-like substance is applied to places with stains using a cotton sponge, then you need to thoroughly clean the suede product. After carrying out this procedure, you should wipe the bag with a damp soft sponge and dry paper towels.
One of the most popular ways to clean a suede bag is steam. Ordinary water is poured into the pan and brought to a boil. You need to hold the bag over the open pan for a few minutes. Then, with the help of a small rubber brush, careful cleaning is carried out.
If large spots are left on the material, experts recommend:
- Prepare a soapy solution by mixing warm water with a small amount of shampoo or liquid soap in any container.
- Foam rubber is soaked in this solution, and then the suede is wiped with it.
- Remains of foam are removed with a damp cloth.
- After the procedure, the bag must be dried at normal temperature, without using any equipment, so that the product does not lose its original shape.
To clean suede from traces of coot, you need to take four tablespoons of ordinary warm water and add one teaspoon of ammonia to it. A cotton sponge is soaked in the prepared solution, and the damaged areas on the fabric are wiped with it. At the end, they are washed with a slightly damp soft cloth and dried at normal room temperature. Some people use either a fine-grit nail file or #0 grit sandpaper to clean suede bags of these stains.
Most stains are quite easy to clean with the help of an ordinary stationery eraser, which you just need to rub on the contaminated area. There are also specially created chemicals with active substances that do not harm the material.
Dark, light, colored suede
A bag made of dark suede is the easiest to clean. It is enough just to choose one of the above methods. Things are much more difficult with bags made of light or colored suede of light shades.
The most effective way to clean a light suede bag is a paste made from skimmed milk and baking soda. The mixture is applied to a soft sponge, which is used to carefully wipe all dirty places. After cleaning, the material is wiped with wet cotton pads. It is best to buy a special cleaning agent, this will allow you not to spoil the thing.
Can it be washed?
Suede bags can be washed, but only by hand, without using a washing machine. The water must be warm so that the product does not lose its shape. The bag should be gently scrubbed with a not too stiff brush, paying special attention to areas with stains.
Features of washing suede are described in this article, dedicated to the care of suede jackets.
Drying
After washing or just cleaning, the suede bag is left to dry at room temperature, away from batteries, heaters and sunlight.
A suede bag is a beautiful accessory that, with proper care, will delight the eye for a long time with its attractive appearance and is practically no different from new products.