How to choose and use suede brushes?

Any owner of suede shoes should definitely stock up on special tools, various brushes, to care for such material. Nubuck or suede requires a special approach, because this material cannot be cleaned with an ordinary shoe brush.

Special brushes for suede are similar to ordinary, but having some characteristic differences. The stubble used to see is replaced by tubular-shaped rubber teeth. For special care, steel teeth are installed on the back of such a brush. They easily remove mechanical damage, straighten the villi. The rubber side, resembling an eraser, erases all remaining spots.

Suede shoes always look very delicate and require special care. When choosing a brush for nubuck, you must always remember that this material has several differences - It is made of leather, characterized by such characteristics:

• thickness;
• softness;
• density;
• pile length.

Real polished leather does not tolerate high temperature, as well as high humidity. To clean it, a brush that cleans nubuck or suede is suitable. You should familiarize yourself with the varieties of brushes to make the right choice.

• Scuffs on clothes can be removed with a universal brush. It is mainly used for cleaning clothes.Rigid bristles together with metal (brass) fibers are fixed on one side.
• In the store you can find double models in which one side is equipped with natural bristles and the other has a metallic pile mounted in the form of a narrow strip located in the middle.
• Around the perimeter of special combined brushes for suede, a coarse natural bristle is mounted, in the center of which there is a metal wire. To clean the suede surface, all movements must be against the pile. Brass wire will raise leather fluff. It will remove any, even very strong dirt from the suede surface.
• A crepe double brush is made 16–17 cm long. Suede shoes are perfectly cleaned with this device. A rubber strip in the form of a maze is fixed on one side. Natural rubber in the form of a strip is installed sideways. Its appearance resembles dense stubble.
• Rubber "triple" brush perfectly removes dust from the suede surface, and also evens out the pile. This device is able to simultaneously remove dust and even out the pile. The lateral ribs made of rubber make it possible to remove dirt from various places where it is very difficult to get: folds, a joint of the sole, seams, small decorative elements.

For the right choice of brush for suede shoes, you need to consider what material is it made of:

• soft nylon villi;
• natural rubber;
• thick rubber.

To achieve the maximum cleaning effect of suede clothes and shoes, global manufacturers produce combined models. The composition of these products includes all of the above materials. It turns out an original device that is able to perform such technological operations as:

• dust removal;
• removal of dry dirt, stains and grease;
• raising the pile;
• velvety enhancement.

To clean the sneakers, a brush with a dense, soft bristle is suitable. It is used when first cleaning suede shoes.

To remove grease stains from suede sneakers, rubber universal brushes are available. These devices are equipped with nylon and rubber bristles. It is very convenient to clean shoes with such products. To perform shoe shine every day, a crepe is useful. The soft, slightly wavy pile copes with little dirt.

To clean the suede from dirt with a crepe brush, just swipe it over the surface with a little pressure. The nylon part located on the side will clean the seams and remove dirt from the welts of the product. Cleansing should only occur on dry shoes. Brush movements must be performed in only one direction.

A rubber brush is used to raise the pile of suede, especially after washing with a special tool. Well-washed suede becomes very smooth.

If you become the owner of suede shoes, be sure to study the technology of courtship for such a product, and Also pay attention to the following tips:

• improper actions will lead to the fact that the life of expensive shoes will decrease by several times;
• since suede shoes do not like bad weather, especially rain, it is advisable to wear them when it is dry outside;
• suede cannot be treated with products that are designed to serve smooth skin;
• any actions with nubuck can be performed only after drying - to speed up drying inside the shoes, you can fill up crumpled paper; drying must take place without special heating devices (radiators, hair dryers, electric heaters);
• sunlight negatively affects the suede surface - the shoes begin to fade, the original color disappears;

• it is desirable to clean suede with a special brush; in the absence of contamination, it can be removed with ordinary rye bread (hard crust);
• in order to restore velvetiness, the shoes need to be held a little over very hot steam, then smooth with an ordinary clothes brush;
• it is forbidden to perform circular movements when cleaning, they must be carried out in a certain direction;
• glycerin can be used to remove salt stains;
• white suede is perfectly cleaned with toothpaste, the initial snow-white appearance will return a mixture of hydrogen peroxide with ammonia - a spoon of ammonia is added to 200 ml of water, the entire surface is treated with a suede brush;
• every week a special water-repellent spray must be applied to suede;
• it is forbidden to wash away dirt from its surface with ordinary water - it begins to fade, and spots still remain.

Every shoe owner dreams that she always looked like new. To do this, you need to properly care for her, follow all the manufacturer's recommendations for the maintenance of nubuck. Great help in cleaning the suede material is provided by special tools.

Nubuck absorbs water perfectly. To prevent this from happening, after buying a new shoe, it is necessary to immediately treat it with special substances that will protect the suede from the aggressive environment: snow, water, dirt and salt. When the applied layer is completely dry, a thin invisible layer will form on the surface of the shoe. He will make shoes invulnerable in bad weather.

Suede clothes and shoes need constant daily care. Regardless of the weather, after a walk, it is necessary to clean it, remove dust, various impurities. First, the thing is dried at room temperature. If this is not done, it will be impossible to remove the dirt. During cleaning, dirt stains will only rub into the material.

Slight dirt on suede can be removed with special brushes. Particularly strong contaminants will help remove the soap solution in which ammonia (5: 1) is added. The mixture is applied with a soft brush, then it is washed off with a sponge, wiped dry with a clean cloth. To get rid of shiny spots, it is enough to take a cotton swab, after wetting it with ammonia.

The velvety is considered the weakest point of suede. Among a huge number of villi, dirt accumulates, a lot of dust settles. To raise the pile, giving the material a velvety appearance using a rubber brush.

To restore suede to its former beauty, aerosol restorative paint, which is applied to the surface of the shoe, is useful. After complete drying, the paint will completely restore the shade, and also create a protective layer. When buying such a reducing agent, you need to try to choose a shade that is most similar to the "native". If it is very different, the paint will not lie very evenly.

The easiest way to choose a black color. It is much more difficult to find the appropriate gamut of brown shoes, with color even more difficult. Therefore, before starting staining, you need to try to paint a small area inside the boot. If the result is positive, you can continue updating the color. To restore the color of suede, you can use folk methods. For example, coffee grounds are gently rubbed into brown shoes. When it dries, the particles are brushed off with a suede brush.

With proper care, suede clothes or shoes will always look beautiful and attractive. Special brushes and numerous protective equipment will help maintain its original appearance.

See the following video for tips on caring for suede shoes.