Suede needs special treatment if you want to remove dirt, oil, or sticker residue stains.

Never use bleach on suede, and avoid using water unless sparingly.

These techniques also work for minor scuffs on suede.

How to Remove Stains From Suede

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Avoid stain removers like Goo Gone or other chemical glue removers because they can damage natural suede.

Let it dry and evaluate.

If the stain persists, do it again.

tools for removing suede stains

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When cleaning suede, use a gentle touch.

You do not have to buy a commercial suede cleaner to get suede clean.

Household items are just as effective, if not more gentle, than commercial products.

using a cloth to rub the suede stain

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using an eraser on a suede stain

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using an emery board on suede

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sprinkling powder on a suede stain

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using a soft brush on a suede shoe

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blotting a wet suede stain

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letting suede shoes dry

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dampening sticker residue on suede

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using a blunt edge to scrape away residue

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Allowing the suede jacket to air dry completely

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using an eraser on sticker residue

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using an emery file

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using a gum eraser on synthetic suede

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using a damp cloth on synthetic suede

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