StainMatrixSuede Stain Removal
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Adhesive
- 1Let the glue dry completely, then peel it off gently
- 2For any leftover residue, dab a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol on a cotton swab — touch only the glue spot
- 3Apply leather conditioner or brush suede nap back afterward
✗ Do not: use nail polish remover or strong solvents — they permanently strip leather and suede finishes
Biological
- 1Blot up as much as you can immediately — do not spread it
- 2Once completely dry, rub lightly with a suede brush
- 3Use a suede eraser on any leftover mark
✗ Do not: get suede wet on purpose — water makes suede stain permanently
- 1Blot up as much as you can immediately — do not spread it
- 2Once completely dry, rub lightly with a suede brush
- 3Use a suede eraser on any leftover mark
✗ Do not: get suede wet on purpose — water makes suede stain permanently
- 1Blot up as much as you can immediately — do not spread it
- 2Once completely dry, rub lightly with a suede brush
- 3Use a suede eraser on any leftover mark
✗ Do not: get suede wet on purpose — water makes suede stain permanently
- 1Blot up as much as you can immediately — do not spread it
- 2Once completely dry, rub lightly with a suede brush
- 3Use a suede eraser on any leftover mark
✗ Do not: get suede wet on purpose — water makes suede stain permanently
- 1Blot up as much as you can immediately — do not spread it
- 2Once completely dry, rub lightly with a suede brush
- 3Use a suede eraser on any leftover mark
✗ Do not: get suede wet on purpose — water makes suede stain permanently
Cosmetics
- 1Blot the excess and let it dry
- 2Rub the dried residue with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: use liquid makeup removers on suede — they soak in and stain permanently
- 1Blot the excess and let it dry
- 2Rub the dried residue with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: use liquid makeup removers on suede — they soak in and stain permanently
- 1Blot the excess and let it dry
- 2Rub the dried residue with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: use liquid makeup removers on suede — they soak in and stain permanently
- 1Blot the excess and let it dry
- 2Rub the dried residue with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: use liquid makeup removers on suede — they soak in and stain permanently
Drinks & Beverages
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
- 1Blot it up right away — do not rub
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to restore the texture
✗ Do not: use water-based sprays on suede — moisture leaves permanent marks
Food
- 1Wipe off the excess and blot with a dry cloth
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: apply water or sprays — suede soaks up liquid stains
- 1Wipe off the excess and blot with a dry cloth
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: apply water or sprays — suede soaks up liquid stains
- 1Wipe off the excess and blot with a dry cloth
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: apply water or sprays — suede soaks up liquid stains
- 1Wipe off the excess and blot with a dry cloth
- 2Let it dry completely, then rub with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: apply water or sprays — suede soaks up liquid stains
Ink & Dye
- 1Let the ink dry completely before you do anything
- 2Rub the dried ink gently with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to bring the texture back
✗ Do not: use any liquid on suede — it causes permanent water stains
- 1Let the ink dry completely before you do anything
- 2Rub the dried ink gently with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to bring the texture back
✗ Do not: use any liquid on suede — it causes permanent water stains
- 1Let the ink dry completely before you do anything
- 2Rub the dried ink gently with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to bring the texture back
✗ Do not: use any liquid on suede — it causes permanent water stains
- 1Let the ink dry completely before you do anything
- 2Rub the dried ink gently with a suede eraser
- 3Brush with a suede brush to bring the texture back
✗ Do not: use any liquid on suede — it causes permanent water stains
Oils & Fats
- 1Cover the stain with cornstarch and leave it overnight to draw out the oil
- 2Brush it off with a suede brush
- 3Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser, then brush the texture back
✗ Do not: use water or liquid cleaners on suede — oil and water together create permanent marks
- 1Cover the stain with cornstarch and leave it overnight to draw out the oil
- 2Brush it off with a suede brush
- 3Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser, then brush the texture back
✗ Do not: use water or liquid cleaners on suede — oil and water together create permanent marks
- 1Cover the stain with cornstarch and leave it overnight to draw out the oil
- 2Brush it off with a suede brush
- 3Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser, then brush the texture back
✗ Do not: use water or liquid cleaners on suede — oil and water together create permanent marks
- 1Cover the stain with cornstarch and leave it overnight to draw out the oil
- 2Brush it off with a suede brush
- 3Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser, then brush the texture back
✗ Do not: use water or liquid cleaners on suede — oil and water together create permanent marks
- 1Cover the stain with cornstarch and leave it overnight to draw out the oil
- 2Brush it off with a suede brush
- 3Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser, then brush the texture back
✗ Do not: use water or liquid cleaners on suede — oil and water together create permanent marks
Outdoor
- 1Let the mud dry fully, then brush off with a suede brush
- 2Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: apply any liquid to suede — it soaks in and stains
- 1Let the mud dry fully, then brush off with a suede brush
- 2Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: apply any liquid to suede — it soaks in and stains
- 1Let the mud dry fully, then brush off with a suede brush
- 2Rub any leftover mark with a suede eraser
- 3Brush the texture back with a suede brush
✗ Do not: apply any liquid to suede — it soaks in and stains
Paint
- 1Blot wet paint immediately with a dry cloth
- 2Dab with a slightly damp cloth while it's still wet
- 3For leather: apply conditioner after drying. For suede: brush the nap once dry
✗ Do not: use harsh solvents or soak the fabric — causes permanent staining
- 1Blot up the excess immediately — do not rub
- 2Dab a tiny bit of mineral spirits on a cloth and press gently on the stain
- 3Apply leather conditioner, or brush back suede nap after treatment
✗ Do not: scrub hard or use strong solvents — they permanently damage the surface
Rust
- 1Mix cream of tartar with a little lemon juice to make a paste and apply it to the stain
- 2Leave for 10 minutes, then wipe off gently with a damp cloth
- 3Apply leather conditioner or brush back suede nap after treatment
✗ Do not: use rust remover products on leather or suede — they're too strong and will strip the finish
Wax
- 1Let the wax harden completely, then carefully pick off the pieces
- 2Use a suede brush to remove the remaining bits
- 3Rub any waxy residue with a suede eraser
✗ Do not: apply heat or liquid solvents to suede — both cause permanent damage