Suede boots come back season after season. They're officially a staple of your autumn/winter wardrobe (and your spring/summer one too). Street style stars and A-listers love them all—ankle boots, over-the-knee iterations and everything in between. And there are plenty to choose from, with designers and the high street stocking a tonne.
The only issue? Cleaning suede can be quite the ordeal; if you do it wrong, you could ruin your beloved boots. But if you do it right, you ensure that your beautiful shoes reach their maximum life span and remain in pristine condition wear after wear. Keep scrolling for our incredible tips on how to clean suede boots and shoes.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
First things first: You can clean your suede without a proper suede-cleaning brush, but investing in one is a wise choice. (After all, they only cost about £5 on Amazon.) When using one to clean your shoes, be sure to brush only in the direction of the fibres, and avoid moving the brush back and forth over the surface.
Before you begin the cleaning process, put enough crumpled paper (like a newspaper or used computer paper) inside the shoes so they keep their natural shape while you go to work on them.
After removing excess dirt with your handy new suede-cleaning brush, gently rub the shoes with a clean towel. No water, nothing—only a clean, soft towel to wipe them down and remove the layers of dust and grime.
If you do notice any stains, get yourself a suede eraser (only £8 on Amazon), and gently rub off any water, oil or grease.
If you have some even tougher stains on your shoes, like salt, food or wine, pour a little vinegar on a clean cloth, and gently wipe the affected areas.
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