Artificial suede is actively used both in the manufacture of outerwear, shoes, bags, and in the production of sofas, armchairs, and upholstery.
The material, despite the different thickness and appearance, is recognized as durable and fully justifies such a wide range of applications. In order for such a material to last as long as possible, manufacturers apply a special impregnation that makes the material less vulnerable to external influences.. But without proper care, this measure will not be enough and the product, unfortunately, is also capable of becoming dirty and wet, just like the natural analogue of the material.
Caring for artificial suede at home
Faux suede tolerates cleaning well, and some types of material can be washed. You can read on the label about how to care for the material.
But, you need to know how to properly carry out the cleaning procedure.
- If this is washing, then the artificial suede product should be soaked in warm water with diluted soap.
- Do not machine wash the product, as well as use water at a temperature of more than 40 degrees.
- It is not recommended to use aggressive detergents, as well as brushes and sponges when washing.
- The product is washed in the basin, no sudden movements are used.
- If the clothes are made of artificial suede, then after washing they must be hung on a hanger.
ATTENTION: Products made from such material cannot be twisted or squeezed. Dry in the warm indoors.
- During the process of drying the product, it is necessary to periodically wipe the item with a towel. This is done in order to avoid the appearance of streaks that form during drying.
- Clothes should not be ironed with a hot iron. It is necessary to set the iron to the lowest level and iron the product through the fabric from the wrong side.
Artificial suede is made on different bases: polyester and knitwear. The knitted base provides greater elasticity and softness.
If there are stains on such material, you can also clean them at home. This is done using a solution made from available products. This is skim milk and soda, which are mixed in the proportion of half a small spoon of soda and half a glass of milk.
The product should be processed only in the area of contamination using a soft rag or napkin. In this case, the procedure must be carried out quickly. After wetting, you need to wipe the product with a cloth soaked in warm water.
What products can you use to care for artificial suede?
You can remove greasy stains from faux suede shoes using gasoline. If the suede is hard, then you can use starch, which allows you to absorb fat, then forming a crust on the surface. Then they are cleaned off with a large brush.This method works for fresh stains, but if the stain is old, then it is necessary to dilute starch and ammonia. This mixture effectively fights fat that has already been partially absorbed. After using the product, even the strongest greasy stain becomes less bright or disappears.
If the stain is not greasy, then you should use a brush with rubber fibers or a rubber-based eraser.
If the reagent has left salt on your faux suede shoes, then you should try one proven remedy-piece black bread. You need to cut it off and start wiping the affected area with the side where the crust is located.
Basic rules for caring for faux suede
For artificial fabrics, you definitely need to buy a spray that protects the fabrics from dirt and getting wet. This impregnation allows you to effectively process such material and will greatly facilitate its cleaning. Impregnations are used before going outside. It is necessary that the item already receives a protective layer that will not allow dirt to penetrate deep into the fibers.
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