How to Clean Suede Shoes at Home

If you don't have a shoe cleaning kit, just use foam carpet cleaner. It works fairly well to clean suede shoes without leaving stains. Just be sure to test it on one spot of your shoe so it doesn't fade the color or leave any unwanted spots. Also, using a well known brand of foam carpet cleaner works best.

To clean suede shoes, you can also use a piece of sandpaper and a hair brush specifically made for horses. Just get some really fine sandpaper and brush start suede cleaning right away. Once your shoes have been buffed, you can brush them with the hair brush to make them look flawless.

Open your Suede kit. It should have a brush and an eraser. If you don't have one, you really should get a kit for cleaning suede shoes. It is fast and convenient. Try a 7 piece set for ultimate cleaning, you can get the "Shoe Care Shine Brush". You can purchase it on Amazon if you can't find it in stores.

If you do decide to try and clean suede shoes with the kit, there should be instructions. Otherwise, take a bath towel and rub them against your shoes. Make sure you take off all the stains or spots with a pencil eraser. After, brush with your suede brush and add some white vinegar to a small cloth so it is moist. This way you don't have any visible dark spots or discoloring anywhere. Now you can start cleaning suede shoes by rubbing the cloth against them. This is very effective, but always make sure you wait for the shoes to try afterwards.