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So my desert boots are grubby but still very wearable, any way to clean them? dremel perhaps 😀


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 1:44 pm
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Suede cleaner (or even hand-soap/shampoo), stiff brush like a nail brush, then a really stiff brush once they're completely dry.

They'll never look like new, but they might look a bit better.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 1:47 pm
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Thankyou 🙂 yeah I know prevention is better than cure, but we are way past that!


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 1:49 pm
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As it happens, I'm wearing my (recently cleaned) Clarks Desert Boots right now. They're the 'Wolf' colour (taupe to anyone else).

I do the following:

1) Stiff bristles on the suede brush to remove mud/dirt/dried in blemishes.
2) Suede shampoo all over and leave to dry for 30 mins.
3) Suede cleaner block (like an eraser) to remove any marks that have survived.
4) Scotch Guard (other waterproof treatments are available etc etc) and leave to dry for 30 mins.
5) Raise the nap again with the soft side of the auede brush.

I've done this to my desert boots 6 or 7 times and they still look near enough immaculate after 3 years regular use.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 5:06 pm
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Brushing them whilst holding them over a steaming kettle works wonders.

Dogsby


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 5:37 pm
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More tips thanks guys!


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 7:57 pm
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I think Hora is the resident 'expert' on dirty suede.


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 8:05 pm
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nah, Dez vs the yeti - that's where the action is


 
Posted : 14/11/2011 8:37 pm