The Dogmother Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 OK, personal recommendations please... I have a hopelessly impractical pistachio green suede handbag - was a gift and is lovely, but very high maintenance! How best can I clean it without losing the colour or leaving marks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 No good housekeeping tips here,could you get it professionally cleaned and maybe treated to prevent further dust adhering to it.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 good tips here http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Stains-off-a-Suede-Purse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks guys, have looked at online tips, but was hoping that someone had done it themselves and could offer advice on any pitfalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 No Sorry did not see that bit - we used to use a suede brush on our shoes and that kept them looking good - not tried the eraser bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Again, nothing practical here I'm afraid as I have always avoided suede due to the difficulties of cleaning If you love your bag maybe its worth biting the bullet and getting it professionally cleaned ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 Again, nothing practical here I'm afraid as I have always avoided suede due to the difficulties of cleaning If you love your bag maybe its worth biting the bullet and getting it professionally cleaned ? Hmm, not sure i love it THAT much! Am going to have a proper look at it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 You'll maybe find that someone has posted a film thingy on't net about how to do it? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Or ask around in a good second hand shop? They must have had mucky suede in at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Are you now the owner of a bright, clean suede handbag now, DM? What did you do and did it work? Or is it consigned to the deepest depth of the wardrobe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Haha, the letter!!! I just don't have the time to fiddle around cleaning it - totally impractical bag, and not one that I would have bought for myself. I think it will be going to the charity shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Assuming it's basically clean and you're just talking about general maintenance, the classic approach should be fine - it's worked well whenever I've used it on suede shoes or my wife's suede skirt. Basically, rub some Fuller's earth into the suede, then brush off with a suede brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 That's reminded me; stale bread is supposed to work if rubbed gently onto the surface! Off you go to the wardrobe, DM, to get that bag back out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
