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Normal Stains
Supplies Needed:
A spoon, soft bristled brush, cloth, suede/nubuck eraser, Fresh Flow Shoe Trees
- Insert Fresh Flow Shoe Trees into suede/nubuck shoes
- For most suede and nubuck cleanings, do not use water or liquid solutions as they can darken and damage the original nap and color of the grain
- Using a soft brush, gently brush dirt and debris off the surface of the shoe in one direction to help restore the nap of the nubuck
- For more matted down and affected areas, rub out spots with a dull metal edge of a metal cuticle pusher or the front edge of a spoon. This will loosen the fibers from the dirt and stains
- For most dirt and grime spots, using a suede or nubuck eraser will be sufficient to clean the shoes
- Push the suede eraser in one direction or back and forth along the dirtiest spots to clean the suede of the shoe upper
- If you see any color on the suede eraser when working on darker shoes, be extra gentle when rubbing dirt spots so you don’t pull too much color from the shoe
- After the initial brushing and use of the suede eraser, use a clean dry brush to brush off any bits of eraser, dirt dust, and restore the natural nap of the suede
Heavy Stains Like Blood, Wine, Dyes
Supplies Needed:
A medium bristled brush, suede/nubuck shampoo, bowl of water, cloth, toothbrush, paper, Fresh Flow Shoe Trees
- Cover a workspace with a large rag, towel, or newspaper and set down shoes
- Remove laces and set aside
- Insert Fresh Flow Shoe Trees into shoes or boots
- Brush off dirt and debris with soft-medium bristled brush (preferably horse mane). Make sure to get into all gaps and crevasses
- Dip cloth into water then into a trusted suede/nubuck shampoo and work the mix into a lather
- With the brush covered in the mix, lightly scrub the complete surface of the suede/nubuck in an even motion
- Before the first application, test any new cleaning agent in an inconspicuous area of the shoe to ensure there is no discoloration or ill effects on the leather
- For larger boots, section into 4-6 main areas and clean one area at a time
- After every application, wipe off shampoo with dry, clean cloth
- If dirt remains in any area, reapply shampoo and wipe off after a minute of scrubbing. Use a toothbrush or paint brush to work the soap into tight crevasses as needed.
- Wash off shampoo with a light water spray under the sink. Do not saturate the shoe with a heavy water flow
- Once the shoe is completely rinsed off, pat dry the full shoe with a dry cloth
- Remove Fresh Flow Shoe Trees and stuff paper into shoes to allow airflow and the paper to soak up some of the internal moisture.
- Let the shoe dry for 24 hours
- Remove the paper and reinsert Fresh Flow Shoe Trees
- Using a light-medium bristled brush reset the nap of the nubuck/suede by brushing around the shoe in one direction
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