How To Clean Suede Vellies
Start off by scrubbing the stain with a suede brush like you would for a scrape.
How to clean suede vellies. Try rubbing off the stain using a wet towel dipped in white vinegar. Welcome back to my channel. Then use a soft bristled brush to brush off any dried out mud or dirt on your shoes. If the fabric is very wet lay a rag or several pieces of paper towel on top of the fabric and then place something flat and heavy on top of the rag for 10 to 15 minutes. If the stains persist try using a suede and nuback cleaner.
Blot dry with a moist clean cloth. Combine water and vinegar in a small bowl to create a diy suede cleaning solution. Apply pressure to the stain using your hands or by placing books on top of the towel. Brush in the direction of the fibers and avoid brushing back and forth to keep the nap looking smooth. In today s video i show you how to clean your suede shoes at home.
Steam the suede with a hand steamer. Your rhodesian vellies are hand made of genuine kudu suede in the traditional way. Blot the fabric with a rag to absorb any excess liquid from cleaning or spills. Once you have done this you can try and remove any marks with a wet softer bristled brush. It can be a bit tricky to clean your suede shoes so.
Don t completely soak the suede. Using a clean dry fabric cloth dab the suede withthe vinegar dipped cloth and then agitate the area with your soft bristled brush. Dirt can be removed with a soft cloth and more stubborn dirt you can removed with light brushing with a suede wire brush. In such cases a small amount of white vinegar can do the trick. Place a paper towel directly over the stain and a second towel on top of that.
Avoid using too much pressure or you will ruin the nap of the suede. Since the suede we use to manufacture veldskoen is short suede we recommend using a wire brush. If the oil or grease stain is fresh you can apply cornstarch to the stain and let sit overnight. However we suggest using suede protector like scotchguard for longer protection. Just use the dampened towel to swab at it.