How to Clean a Suede Purse

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Keep your suede purse dry.

   The first rule of cleaning a suede purse is to avoid using any water on the suede fabric because the water will discolor your suede.Don’t wet the suede at all or even use a damp cloth on it.
   
   If you feel like a little moisture is necessary, then you can hold your suede purse above some steam.
   
   For example, you could hold the suede purse above a mug of hot water for a few seconds and then brush it clean.
   
   However, do not allow the purse to become wet.
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   Step 2: Brush the suede to remove fibers and dirt.

   A brush is the best tool for cleaning suede.
   
   You can use a brush to do a basic cleaning on your suede purse, or use it as a spot treatment for stains.
   
   Brush the suede going in one direction to clean away dust and dirt from your purse.
   
   You can also use small back and forth motions to take care of stains.
   
   You can use a nail brush or get a special suede cleaning brush., A clean pencil eraser can also be a useful item for cleaning a suede purse.
   
   You can rub a pencil eraser over any minor stains, scuffs, or discolored areas to help restore them to normal.Make sure to use a clean, never used eraser to do this.
   
   If the eraser is dirty then you might end up transferring the dirt to the suede material. , You can get specialty cleansers meant for cleaning suede.
   
   These are great for the general maintenance of your suede purse.
   
   However, do not use a cleanser that is meant for regular leather or another material because it may damage your suede purse.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for using a suede cleanser. , Vinegar and rubbing alcohol are safe to use on suede, and they can help to brighten up the look of suede that has gotten dingy or dirty over time.
   
   To use vinegar or rubbing alcohol to clean a suede purse, pour a small amount onto a clean cloth.
   
   Use just enough to make the cloth damp.
   
   Then, begin to rub the suede with the cloth to clean the suede.
   
   You may need to do several applications, depending on how dirty the purse has become.
   
   Let the suede dry completely after applying vinegar or rubbing alcohol.
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   Step 3: Rub a clean eraser over stained and scuffed areas.

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   Step 4: Use a suede leather cleanser on your bag.

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   Step 5: Apply some vinegar or rubbing alcohol to a clean cloth.

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