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How do I Clean Duro-suede Furniture?

Modern homeowners demand appliances and furniture that are durable and easy to care for. When it comes to living room furniture, synthetic suede materials are widely sold. These materials are called by various names in product descriptions, including Duro-suede, Dura-suede and micro-suede. Regardless of how your Duro-suede furniture is labeled, the process to clean your furniture will remain the same for any type of synthetic suede fabric.

Things You'll Need

  • Soft terry cloth
  • Rectangular pencil eraser
  • Paper towels
  • White vinegar
  • Dry-cleaning solvent
  • Leather degreaser
  • Suede brush
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Instructions

    • 1

      Restore the smooth nap of your Duro-suede furniture by rubbing it with a soft terry cloth towel.

    • 2

      Rub the surface of the furniture with a rectangular pencil eraser to remove any stains and dry marks on the Duro-suede fabric.

    • 3

      Blot wet spots on the furniture with a dry paper towel. For stubborn stains, pour a small amount of white vinegar on the paper towel and blot the stain gently. Allow the area to dry.

    • 4

      Apply a small amount of dry cleaning solvent to difficult stains, such as permanent ink. Follow the instructions on the package for proper dilution and application.

    • 5

      Apply a leather degreaser product to any stains that have an oily base, such as perspiration. Follow the instructions included with the product.

    • 6

      Brush the entire surface of the Duro-suede furniture with a suede brush to remove any remaining marks and renew the nap of the fabric.