Request: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
Archived on 09/15/2009
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to clean a suede jacket. I would rather not take it to a dry cleaner.
Joey from Cleveland, OH
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RE: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
For those of you who have tried these methods with little or no resolve, I say look at suede from another angle. While most leather items thirst for moisture, suede begs to be parched. This is why the better results occur using cleansers such as cornstarch as opposed to detergent and water.
While mild detergents help lift the initial stain, the final result will most likely leave you with a spot larger than the one you started with. Patience and a dry environment seem to be the key, as well as a good, clean nylon brush. I recently bought a used suede couch that had doggie drool stains across two sectional pieces. I gave it a vigorous brushing and the stain came out. A lack of humidity is definitely key, probably why cornstarch seems to work for some. Don't fret if you've used a wet method. My suggestion is, buy a cheap nylon brush at the grocery store. Suede wants its pile to be raised. (02/19/2009)
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Request: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
Archived on 01/13/2009
I would like ideas on how to clean suede jackets.
Julia from Seattle
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RE: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
I would take my leathers or suede to a reputed dry cleaner and let them deal with it. It's not cheap but if you keep your garment in good condition, you can get away with dry cleaning it once every two years. Do not smoke in your leather/suede coats. Smoke damage is one of the hardest things to remove. Don't wear it to the bar if you can help it. Do not use stain treatment, water, soap or Febreeze on your leathers. It could possibly stain or ruin the fabric. It could also make the dye run or change the color of the spot you used it on. Keep your jacket in a closet, preferably in a zipped-up garment bag that will keep off dust, hair, children (ha ha), light and moisture. This will help keep your garment preserved during the months you don't wear it. Hope these tips help you out. (12/02/2005)
By omeggan
RE: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
Unfortunately, I left my favorite suede jacket in the car and noticed there is now fading from the sunlight. Is there anything I can do to fix this? ie: re-dying it? THANKS! (05/12/2007)
By nadine
RE: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
My suede jacket had scotch tape on it. Once it was removed the mark of the tape remained. The jacket is new and does not need cleaning at this point. What would you suggest doing so as to remove these marks? Thank you. (08/10/2007)
By Frances
RE: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
My jacket was splashed with hot candle wax, how can I remove the wax? (10/03/2007)
By thomas
RE: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
I got this jacket from my dad as a gift, and after a while, by accident I got some pen marks on it. And there is something dirty around the end of the hand part of the jacket. What should I do? (03/16/2008)
By Summer
RE: Cleaning a Suede Jacket
I have tried the dry cleaning specialists more than once and they never get the jacket close to being clean. They can't even get the elbows clean. $50 for nothing! (10/31/2008)
By Christine
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