[Paul Evans]

Hi All
real suede settee to do monday. can this be wet cleaned? if so what is the best method.
I think this is definately real suede, not faux This is in a very expensive 6 bedroom house. He told me he had it wet cleaned before. i turned it over ( and it was very heavy) to look at care instructions and it said do not wet clean. Any Advice Please.

Paul

[derek west]

unzip a cushion, have a look at the back of the material, you'll know straight away if its real or not, if you can't undo a zip, sounds stupid but see if you can suck air through it, if you can its faux, if you can't its real.

if its real, leave it for a professional leather cleaner.

[Mike_Roper]

I agree make sure eacty what your dealing with before you touch it.Suede is not wet cleanable.
Mike

[Ricky M]

Be very carefull if its the real deal and No you can wet clean suede but you will end up owning it 

They would know if it was real suede, as ppl that buy suede know what they are buying those that buy fucs wish it was suede and say I think its .............. or it could be ........

 

[LTT Leathercare]

Always check with a microscope and this will tell you for definite whether it is suede or a fabric imitation.  The price they paid will also be a give away as a suede sofa would cost in the region of £7000 +
Suede cannot be wet cleaned as has been said but there are 'dry' processes that can be used successfully.

Don't take a risk if you are not sure as it could be very expensive.
Give me a ring if you want more info.

Cheers
Judyb

[robert meldrum]

If it's been wet cleaned it ain't suede !

[markpowell]

If its been wet cleaned before then MS and extract with plain water and reset pile with terry towels, keep temp low and avoid solvents.
Just check if its real or faux first
Mark

[Paul Evans]

If its been wet cleaned before then MS and extract with plain water and reset pile with terry towels, keep temp low and avoid solvents.
Just check if its real or faux first
Mark

Cheers Mark

Will  wool -x m/s do the job, just mix at normal rate.
Thanks for the help

Paul

[Roger Koh]

Hi All
real suede settee to do monday. can this be wet cleaned? if so what is the best method.
I think this is definately real suede, not faux This is in a very expensive 6 bedroom house. He told me he had it wet cleaned before. i turned it over ( and it was very heavy) to look at care instructions and it said do not wet clean. Any Advice Please.
Paul

It would be wiser to show us some pictures...to know what we are dealing with.

Have you clean a suede before?

Have you clean a velvet suede before?

Do you know the difference?


Roger Koh
info@leatherdoctor.com

[Roger Koh]

For a worry-free leather-safe cleaning of suede and velvet suede (nubuck) follow these guides.

The difference is in the finishing of the nap; nubuck will produce a velveteen effect with our finger tips much finer than suede.

As for the tactile-feel, a silky-feel is recommended for nubuck; as a waxy-feel may be recommended for the coarser suede that also imparts a natural shower proofing; however a silky-feel is an option to match original finer feel type.

With a leather-safe system; you may be surprises that it’s very much easier to clean than aniline "smooth" leathers; for there is no topcoating that need to worry us as these are aniline "napped" leathers.

The suffix of the product’s name indicates the pH value, to work in harmony with the pH value of leather averaging 3 to 5.

And if these suede turns out to be “faux, false or fake” you will still be safe from trouble…cleaning it with a smile…

Roger Koh
info@leatherdoctor.com



#1. A Leather-Safe Suede Problem Solving Guide…




#2. A Leather-Safe Nubuck Problem Solving Guide…

[greencleaning]

Suede fabric, like leather, cannot withstand cleaning with water. Other stain-removing tactics are required to combat stains such as grease on a suede couch. Grease absorbs quickly into suede, requiring products that pull the oily substance from the material without damaging or discoloring it.

[Paul Evans]

Thanks for all the replys,
A little up-date i think it was faux suede after further inspection. still couldnt clean the hand tool i have is 2nd hand and slightly damaged on lip.
Still did in dining room though.

[robert meldrum]

If, as expected, it's a faux suede you can clean this effectively with a dry crystalising foam but always be wary of delamination and lightly brush or towel when dry. Usually dry or nearly dry in an hour or less if you include a snail drier.