Suede shoes require special care. Therefore, owners of such products should stock up not only with water-repellent agents, but also with special brushes.
Features of suede brushes, are there any differences from regular ones?
Suede brushes look similar to regular brushes, but have many differences. Often, these cleaning products have tubular rubber teeth instead of bristles, and the reverse side consists of steel teeth placed in a special order. With their help, you can not only clean dirt, but also straighten the pile, remove grease stains, and hide scratches. Sometimes a suede brush may have an additional protrusion for high-quality cleaning of seams and shoe soles.
It is not recommended to clean suede shoes with ordinary brushes. Otherwise, the pile can quickly fade, lose volume and have a matte finish.
What brushes are suitable for suede?
There are many types of brushes for suede shoes.
Crepe models. On the first side there is a strip of natural rubber laid in the shape of a labyrinth, and on the second there are metal fibers arranged in the form of a narrow strip; on the side surface there is nylon pile. The device will lift the pile and make suede shoes velvety.
Metal – single-sided devices with hard bristles made of brass. Suitable for removing dirt from well-worn boots.
Double-sided models often found in stores. One side is made of natural bristles and the other is made of metal fibers. These devices will quickly remove dust and dirt from suede.
With lint brushes the surface contains artificial or natural fibers, and the body is made of plastic or wood. These devices will quickly remove dirt from shoes. However, for suede, a brush made of natural, soft bristles - badger or horse hair - is more suitable. Models made from artificial fiber are designed for cleaning leather goods or heavily worn shoes.
Triple or triangular fixtures ideal for suede. There is rubber on the side ribs. On the triangular surface there is a pile of nylon, with the addition of brass wire. The other working surface is made of rubber. These brushes will easily remove dust, dirt, stubborn stains, and lift the suede pile. Some models have a real shoe eraser used to clean shoes.
Eraser, made on a rubber base, will perfectly remove various stains. Its only drawback is its high cost.
Large porous sponge made of polymer, which is inserted into a plastic case. Removes dirt and stains from suede well.It can be used to apply shoe paint or remove residual foam from a cleaning product.
Which brush is better?
In order to achieve the maximum effect of cleaning suede shoes, you should purchase a combined brush consisting of soft nylon fibers, natural rubber and dense rubber. This original device will clean suede from dirt and stains, grease, raise the pile, and enhance the velvety feel.
How to use a suede brush correctly so as not to ruin your shoes
When using suede brushes, you must follow several rules.
Rule 1. It is necessary to remove dirt and dust from suede shoes after each use, after drying them.
Wet stains of dirt are very difficult to remove, and during cleaning they will be rubbed into the material even more.
Rule 2. You need to clean the surface carefully with light pressure. To remove dirt from shoes, all movements must be directed in one direction - along the direction of the pile. If you want to lift the pile and remove abrasions, you need to move the brush along the direction of the pile and against it.
It is not recommended to perform circular actions. This may reduce the lifespan of suede shoes.
Rule 3. With frequent use, shoe care product residues may accumulate on the brush. In this case, the pile sticks together, becomes hard and can damage the surface of the suede. To prevent such situations, it is recommended to wash the brush at least once every three months in a solution of warm water and laundry soap.
Models with a wooden body should be immersed in a container of water so that only the lint is wet. The body must not be wet. Contact with water will cause wood to swell and deteriorate.
With proper care of suede shoes, they will retain their presentable appearance for a long time.
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