Any tips for cleaning Church Ryder III's (Suede)

welshboy78 · November 2011

Never really owned Suede products before

After several nights out in bars etc I have a few stains on my Church Ryders (probably beer). Any tips on cleaning / brushing Suede?

minigeff · November 2011

kersher power washer, or if your car has a sunroof, why not go for a drive through car wash, open sunroof, stick feet out (with shoes on, duh) and hey presto, clean car, clean brogues.

MG -{

welshboy78 · November 2011

minigeff wrote:

kersher power washer, or if your car has a sunroof, why not go for a drive through car wash, open sunroof, stick feet out (with shoes on, duh) and hey presto, clean car, clean brogues.

MG -{

Unfortunately don't have a sun roof - live in the Falklands after all

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minigeff · November 2011

stick ya feet out the window then

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do even have bars in the falklands? i thought it was home to a few sheep, a flock of seagulls and an evaluation centre for pi$$ed off SIS agents.

welshboy78 · November 2011

minigeff wrote:

stick ya feet out the window then )

do even have bars in the falklands? i thought it was home to a few sheep, a flock of seagulls and an evaluation centre for pi$$ed off SIS agents.

Booze is our biggest import -{

Sheep, Penguins, military however now oil discovered things are starting to change!

To be honest since I arrived here late 80s this place has changed drastically - even Prince William is due to arrive soon for service in his Sea King

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Wilde · November 2011

Did you apply suede protection before you wore them for the first time? If so, it makes them easier to clean and they don't pick up the dirt as fast.

For cleaning, I use a soft toothbrush and water, applying circular motions. Don't press too hard. Allow them to dry naturally and then apply another layer of protection.

If you use cedar shoe trees then you shouldn't need to worry too much about the insides.

Regards,
Wilde -{

Martin Aston · November 2011

Have a read of this
http://chriswoods.co.uk/2010/01/cleaning-suede-or-nubuck-shoes-what-ive-learnt/

welshboy78 · November 2011

No I didn't use Suede protection - will dig out a soft toothbrush!!!

Many thanks for the tips!

BLU8 · December 2011

Someone on Style Forum posted this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQY-NVhpzQw

A member used it to help him clean vomit off his suede chukkas (courtesy of some drunk girl at a bar).

jz007 · December 2011

Did you take some before pics?

Seriously, though... the weatherproofing spray really helps. Use it before you go out and after you clean them!

Kissy Suzuki · December 2011

Another old tip for cleaning suede shoes is to hold them over the steam from a boiling kettle for a few minutes. Let them dry a bit and then use a suede brush on them.

This does actually work ... so long as the suede isn't completely ruined to begin with.

Any tips for cleaning Church Ryder III's (Suede)

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