Cleaning suede-effect leather?

I've got some sand-coloured boots that look %26amp; feel like suede but are made of leather, they're really dirty, I'm not sure how to clean them... can I just clean them with water, or will that damage them?

Cleaning suede-effect leather?
Pop into your local shoe repair shop , they will advise you on the best way to clean them . I think tou might need a special cleaner for this type of material.
Reply:don't use water!!


you need to send it to a leather cleaning specialist. usually, you can't send it directly to them so you have to send it to a dry cleaners. cleaning leather/suede is pricey tho!
Reply:IF they are kind of like ugg boots maybe this will help...





Steps:


1. Use cold water to lightly moisten the outside of the boots only. Do not submerge them in water.


2. Dilute a cleaner appropriate for leather to form a solution of one part cleaner and one part water.


3. Apply solution to a wet sponge and gently clean boots' outer surface. Rinse with clean sponge dipped in cold water.


4. Stuff boots with paper towels or newspaper to hold shape and dry out of direct sunlight or direct heat. Direct sunlight or heat will cause shrinkage.


5. Brush boots with a suede brush or lint-free towel to restore the nap.


6. Use a mixture of 2 tsp. baking soda and 2 tsp. corn flour to deodorize and soften the inside of the boots. If you wish, you can add a few drops of an essential oil to create a sweet scent. Shake the mixture into the boots and let it stand overnight. Shake the excess out the next day.





Overall Tips:


Cleaning and protection products available from Ugg include Ugg Sheepskin Cleaner and Conditioner.





Apply a water and stain-resistant coating to the boots to minimize stains and dirt, such as Ugg Sheepskin Water and Stain Repellent.





You can buy replacement insoles for Uggs - some of them washable - so if your boots have an odor problem consider replacing or washing the insoles.





Sometimes the boots will shrink slightly after washing. This is normal and you can expect them to stretch back out when you wear them.





Overall Warnings:


Never put Ugg boots in the washing machine or dryer.



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