How to Get Rid of Salt Stains on Suede

Salt stains usually appear on footwear in the winter. With cold temperatures come snow and ice. People wearing suede boots or shoes often get salt stains in bad weather. These stains result from the salt municipal employees spread on roads and streets to make traveling safer for vehicles and pedestrians. Fortunately, there is a way to remove salt stains without damaging the suede.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• Dishwashing liquid
• Cloths
• Suede brush

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour cold water into a bowl. Add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Adding too much soap leaves a residue on the suede.

   • 2

     Dip a cloth into the soapy water.

   • 3

     Blot or dab the soapy solution on the salt stains.

   • 4

     Dampen another cloth in cold water. Dab at the salt stains to remove the soap.

   • 5

     Let suede dry naturally. If stains remain, repeat Steps 2 to 4.

   • 6

     Brush the suede to restore the nap.