Brush for suede

As soon as you become the owner of shoes from suede, velor or nubuck, a shoe brush and special tools for the care of such products should immediately appear in the shoe cabinet. Boots or shoes made of these materials, have a chic look, have been and remain a stylish and trendy element of the wardrobe. They make such shoes from the skin of a deer, a sheep and calves. During production, the skin becomes soft and porous, and the velvety texture and shiny surface make it vulnerable to dirt, water and dust. It is for this reason that many people consider such products short-lived and impractical. Correctly selected tools will help protect your new clothes in bad weather and keep it in its original form for a very long time. In shopping pavilions, you can purchase sets of special cosmetics for your shoes from such materials.

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Protection of suede from water

Nubuck and suede do not particularly "like" rainy weather because after a long exposure to moisture, they may have whitish spots. Therefore, care should be taken to protect the shoe from water ingress. The best choice in this case will be water repellent impregnation. This impregnation can protect your boots from water and prevent the collection of dust and dirt.

Manufacturers offer impregnation in two versions:

• Colorless. This means does not change the appearance of shoes in any way. Its effect is to create a protective film.
• With tinting effect. As a result of the processing of shoes by such a tool, you not only protect it from external unfavorable factors, but you will be able to correct the color for possible abrasions.

The choice of this or that means, including if you need a brush for suede, depends purely on personal preferences and needs.

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First treatment of

Before you start to wear shoes and boots from suede every day, you need to do the shoe processing. Such actions will save expensive shoes and help her maintain a beautiful appearance not only on the first day of socks. So.what to do:

1. Apply a protective spray to shoes or boots at least three layers. Due to this, a transparent film forms on the skin surface, which protects against penetration of dirt, moisture, salt and chemical reagents.
2. At a distance of 10-20 cm from the shoe, apply impregnation until the suede becomes wet.
3. For better impregnation of the skin, after each spraying let stand for 30 minutes. After drying, a brush for suede shoes will help raise the pile.

Important! Do not leave dried suede products near the battery, radiator or fan heater - this can spoil the skin and deform the shoe.

1. Regularly treat your shoes with a water repellent, especially if worn in rainy weather or slush.

Important! Handling shoes should be carried out in a well-ventilated room or in the fresh air.

1. Gently treat the edge of the sole with wax - this will protect your shoes from getting wet.

Important! During this treatment, make sure that the wax does not get on the suede, as this can spoil it.

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Casual care and treatment

To ensure that your suede pair of boots retain primary purity and appearance, clean it immediately after wearing it. Special items and tools are used to clean up dirt.

Style Trio brush for suede, velor and nubuck

With the triple brush for suede shoes Style Trio pile becomes rough, respectively - the following problems are easily solved:

• Pollution is eliminated.
• Dust is removed.
• You can get rid of small stains from water.
• Eliminates small scratches on suede, velor or nubuck products.
• Easily removes greasy plaque on shoes and clothes.
• Wipes and greasiness on the surface of boots are eliminated.
• It is given velvety, the original look is restored.

How to use the Style Trio brush:

• The smooth side cleans the surface of the product from dust and dry dirt.
• Rubber elastic side polishes, eliminates scuffs and greasiness of the skin.
• The rough side with brass bristles removes greasy stubborn stains, combs the shaded areas.
• The narrow sides of the brush are designed to remove dirt on the edges of the shoe, in seams, on small decorative details.
• To remove dry contaminants with a little effort, slide the rubber side on the surface of the shoes.
• To get rid of strong contaminants. In addition, use a foam cleaner. Apply it to the surface of the shoes and leave to dry. As the suede will dry, you can lift the pile with a Twist Style Trio brush.
• In places where the shoes rub against each other, the pile may fade. In this case, carry out a preventive cleaning of the shoes. To swell the nap, just brush it lightly with circular motions over the surface of the suede shoes.
• Brush for suede is used not only to remove impurities from shoes. It is perfect for cleaning bags and other accessories from suede leather and nubuck.
• To make the shoes in order outside the house, in stores you can buy a compact brush Trio 2 in 1. It is very convenient to carry in a bag, and also store in the workplace.

Important! Before cleaning, check the durability of the color of the shoes, in case the paint is easily washed off, you can damage the shoes irretrievably. In such a situation, it is better to take a foam sponge or a Style Duet rubber brush.

Foam cleaner

This type of cleaning is more effective if the foam is used together with a rigid porous sponge. In the "duet" these remedies will perfectly remove the following contaminants:

• Dirt that has absorbed deeply into the material of the shoes.
• Dust from the surface of shoes.

How to use:

1. Shake the can with foam and apply it to the dirty surface of the shoe.
2. Use a special sponge to remove the foam.
3. After cleaning, the product does not require flushing with water.

Important! Aerosol can also be used for cleaning internal surfaces.

Sponge from polyurethane foam

Sponge is perfect for everyday use. For your new clothes, which requires delicate care, this is an excellent option.

Advantages:

• Gently removes dirt while preserving the texture of the suede.
• Made of environmentally friendly material, therefore, it does not emit any harmful substances when used.
• Has hypoallergenic and hygienic properties.
• Shines well off the shoe surface and absorbs dust.
• A variety of sponges with a pointed tip will help get rid of dirt in hard-to-reach places.
• Wear resistance.

How to use:

1. Dry shoes at room temperature. To do this, use newspapers, they absorb moisture perfectly and prevent the deformation of your boots.
2. With light, short strokes, do not apply great force to the surface in the direction of the pile to avoid tears and damage.

Important! Strong depressions on the sponge can damage the pile and remove the paint from the material.

Cream paint

In the period of socks, boots and suede and nubuck shoes can lose their former color. One brush for suede here is not suitable - to solve this problem will help cream paint. It also serves as an impregnation for the coarsened skin.

Important! Transparent aerosol will not allow you to fade the color of the boots, and to restore the color is suitable for black or corresponding to the color of your shoes aerosol.

Advantages:

• Has a protective effect against dirt, dust and salt stains.
• With the help of wax, which is included in the composition, the product has a water repellent effect.
• Serves as an impregnation for suede, velor and nubuck, thanks to which the velvet, soft structure of products is supported.

How to use:

1. Thoroughly clean the product with foam or aerosol.
2. As soon as the shoes dry, shake the can with cream paint and evenly coat the entire surface with the product.

Important! Keep the container 30 cm from the product.

1. For a better effect, distribute the paint with a special applicator sponge.

Important! If you are in doubt about the correct color of the paint, try it on a barely visible patch of boots, for example, on the inside of the heel.

1. After painting, leave the product to dry at room temperature.
2. When the boots dry, rub them to ruffle the pile - for this purpose a brush for suede is again useful. Spray the surface of the material with a water-repellent spray.

Eraser for suede

Make an eraser for suede from rubber, foam rubber, abrasive material and rubber. This item perfectly interacts with suede and nubuck. There is a large selection of erasers for suede products. Each of them is used for certain purposes:

• Use an abrasive cube to raise the pile of the shoe.
• To eliminate stains from a pair of shoes, an eraser for rubber suede is suitable.
• Carefully clean and remove stains of foam rubber.
• For combined cleaning, use an eraser 2 in 1, which is made of foam rubber and rubber.

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We clean shoes with folk methods

In the 80s, when suede was very popular, few people could buy special care products. Therefore, most people cleaned shoes with folk remedies, which, they gave quite a good result. The most popular and effective methods are given below:

• Rub the stained surface with crust of rye bread. This will help to remove dust and dirt stains, and also will raise suede pile.
• If the pile on the product needs to be swelled, hold the product over the steam for a few minutes, then walk through the material with a brush.

Important! Clean shoes and clothes from suede only in dry form.

• To restore the color of brown suede, a brush for suede, moistened in the coffee grounds, will help.
• In the absence of an eraser with a coarse bristle, it can be replaced with fine-grained sandpaper-nulevku. As an alternative to sandpaper, the matchbox surface can be used. Fine salt will also be useful in this matter. At the same time the salt will remove greasy stains from the surface of suede products.

Important! Cleaning should be done carefully, so as not to damage the pile.

• The spots on the light suede will disappear instantly if they are treated with warmed milk.
• Overdried, tough suede will soften castor or linseed oil. Apply a thin layer so that no stains form.

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We clean the spots on suede and nubuk with folk methods

If the stains are deeply embedded in the shoe material, then one of the following ways can be tried to remove them.

Method number 1:

1. In the same proportion, take talcum, magnesia and turpentine.
2. Mix thoroughly all ingredients and treat the mixture with the mixture.
3. Press the treated area with glass and place under the press.
4. After 45 minutes, remove the mixture and drip onto the former spot with turpentine.
5. In this form, leave the product dry.
6. Finally, treat the shoes with a brush.

Method # 2

Greasy stains are cleaned with coarse cloth - burlap, talc, magnesium oxide or tooth powder:

1. Spray contaminated area with one of the above powders.
2. For a couple of hours, shoes should be left for the product to start functioning.
3. After the time has elapsed, it is necessary to clean the powder with a soft brush for suede.

Method # 3

Clean the suede and nubuck from dirt with a soap solution if you use it this way:

1. Prepare a solution of 1 tablespoon of soap chips and 1 cup of water.

Important! Stir the solution thoroughly so that the soap is completely dissolved.

1. Soap foam is required to be applied to the surface with a brush or cotton wool.
2. Wash off soap better with cold water with the addition of 1 teaspoon of vinegar.
3. After drying, treat the shoes with a brush for suede.

Method number 4

If the suede is shiny, then warm milk with the addition of soda will help you:

1. Prepare the solution from a glass of milk and 1 tablespoon of soda.
2. Pre-cleaned surface rub in circular motions with gauze soaked in a solution.
3. Rinse the treated area with vinegar. To do this, mix 1 liter of clean water and 1 spoonful of vinegar.
4. Allow the product to dry at room temperature.

Important! Sun rays discolour and dry the skin, so dry shoes away from direct sunlight.

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Recommendations for the care of suede, suede and nubuck

To ensure that your footwear always looks new and beautiful, you should know the basic rules for caring for it:

• If the shoe has shoelaces, it is recommended that they be pulled out before cleaning. This will facilitate the cleaning process and reduce the likelihood of damage to the laces during shoe processing.
• Handle your shoes with a water repellent to protect them from moisture and dirt. Sprinkle with a special agent should be at least 4-6 times a year.
• Dry solvents and dyes can permanently damage the skin. Before use, be sure to read the instructions and find out which materials are suitable for this dye.
• When using vinegar in the cleaning process, the smell on your shoes may remain. Consider this possibility when choosing vinegar as a means of removing stains.
• Means for caring for suede can be purchased not only in special stores. Markets and trading tents offer no less range. But consider the fact that you can buy in such places a poor-quality product or a fake.
• Avoid contact with footwear, perfumes, hair spray and other chemicals containing chemicals.
• Wear at least one layer of clothing between the body and the suede. Socks, scarves and shirts will protect the shoe material from sweat and prevent the appearance of oil stains.
• If you have a shoe-polishing machine at work, choose a brush that has the toughest bristles. With its help, the products will be perfectly cleaned, and the process does not take much time.

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How to store suede shoes?

Keep shoes from delicate materials should also be delicate. For long-term storage, shoes should be pre-prepared:

1. Wash the shoe sole thoroughly.
2. Brush the dust and dirt off the surface of the shoes.
3. Treat suede with a water repellent, if necessary - tint in the right places with a special cream.
4. Leave to dry at room temperature
5. Place the plastic pads inside the shoe so that the shoes do not deform during storage.
6. Wrap the shoes with clean paper, cloth or a shoe cover.

Important! Do not wrap the shoe in newspapers, they can leave marks on their boots.

1. Put the steam in a box and watch for the presence of silica gel in it.

Important! Do not pack shoes in a plastic bag. With the appearance of moisture on suede shoes will appear mold.

1. Store suede shoes in a cool, dark place.

There is a saying: no matter how the clothes are ironed, the unfamiliar person will be given his shoe. Therefore, we recommend adhering to the recommendations for the care and storage of shoes from suede, velor and nubuck. Only so your shoes and boots will retain attractiveness, purity and beauty for a long time. If there are any problems, then use special industrial means and return the former form to the shoes, and to yourself - confidence.