Suede Handbag - Care Tips To Keep in Great Condition
Suede has been a popular leather for handbags and accessories for decades, but it remains as stylish and fashionable today as ever before. Suede has a timeless, elegant look that takes it from day wear into evening. However, suede needs careful cleaning and storage to keep it looking as good as when it was new. This is because suede is made from a deeper layer of the lambskin leather which leaves it more vulnerable to stains and moisture. Don't let this put you off having beautiful suede handbags, as this article is going to tell you exactly how to care for your suede.
There are some special tools you will need to keep your suede looking as good as new and it is best to buy these at the same time as your handbag. You will need a special product for cleaning suede and a suede protector, a suede brush and a hard rubber eraser. When you get your new suede bag home, you need to give it two coats of the suede protector before you use it for the first time. This will help to protect it from stains and moisture, which will damage the suede finish. For your own comfort and safety, spray the protector outside and follow the directions on the bottle.
Each time you use your suede handbag, give it a light brush with the suede brush, making sure you only brush in one direction. This will remove any dust and restore the soft luster to the suede. Repeat this process before you store your suede bag again. Your handbag probably came with a booklet that gave instructions for brushing the suede, so follow these directions. Another tip is to check over the surface of the suede before you put it away; if you remove any marks immediately, they are easier to get off than if they have been there for a long time.
It is important to avoid getting any moisture, even plain water, on the suede, as it spoils the softness and texture of the leather. Quickly mop any moisture that splashes onto the suede; the suede protector spray should prevent it soaking in if you get to it quickly. Marks and stains can be removed with the eraser by gently rubbing the eraser over the stain.
Before you store your suede handbag, stuff some clean paper into it and
store it in a cloth bag until you use it again. This helps to retain the
shape of your bag and prevents it rubbing against other bags in your closet.
Follow these instructions for caring for your suede handbag and it will
look as good as new for many years.