tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post5304442791011418855..comments2023-04-11T04:10:58.944-06:00Comments on Extremely Frugal: You can wash suede clothingPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-86101974739823291142018-10-30T07:19:02.969-06:002018-10-30T07:19:02.969-06:00Please help? I ripped an old suede coat and procee...Please help? I ripped an old suede coat and proceeded to wash one of the pieces from the sleeves. I washed it by hand in warm water with gentle soap. It worked nicely. I then proceeded to wash the other pieces and decided to let them soak for a couple of hours. That seems to be my mistake because all the pieces shrunk terribly. Does anyone know how I could get these pieces to their original size?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15603429831071201831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-7962564820977320332018-10-30T07:11:46.926-06:002018-10-30T07:11:46.926-06:00I ripped an old suede coat and then washed one of ...I ripped an old suede coat and then washed one of the pieces in hot water and gentle detergent. It worked nicely. I proceeded to put the rest of the pieces in the hot water and let them soak for a couple of hours. That seemed to be a mistake as the suede piece shrunk terribly. Is it possible to resize these shrunken pieces?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-61580396236420464742018-06-18T02:09:16.760-06:002018-06-18T02:09:16.760-06:00Wow, so much wonderful information here. Have a ch...Wow, so much wonderful information here. Have a chocolate brown suede jacket i need to clean. It has a pure wool lining, has anyone had experience of cleaning a suede jacket with woollen lining? If so, how did it come out after being in the clothes dryer? Am worried the wool may shrink? Advice much appreciated. Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-81774637183237783812018-05-16T01:52:09.614-06:002018-05-16T01:52:09.614-06:00I would like to thank you for your post! Its reall...I would like to thank you for your post! Its really awesome, my suede leather jacket was full off fungus and looks really ugly, i was worried to wash with water but dry clean is very expensive, so tried to wash with shower gel and rinse with hair conditioner, and hang it in the bathroom! Now the jacket very clean and soft! Thank you so much! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-36356794163013327842018-04-03T01:34:43.173-06:002018-04-03T01:34:43.173-06:00Johon King, try this list:
https://extremelyfruga...Johon King, try this list: <br />https://extremelyfrugal1.blogspot.com/search?q=shoesPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-54364332948516532652018-04-03T00:25:17.755-06:002018-04-03T00:25:17.755-06:00Good post. Have you another blog post about shoe c...Good post. Have you another blog post about <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cleaner-Pink-Miracle-Solution-Leather/dp/B00A7NDT3A/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1522171021&sr=8-6&keywords=shoe+cleaner" rel="nofollow">shoe cleaner</a>. I need more and more tips. <br />Thank you<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558208328244879589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-34121771899917728322018-03-21T04:49:16.469-06:002018-03-21T04:49:16.469-06:00Help! Ive just recently bought a coat with faux fu...Help! Ive just recently bought a coat with faux fur lining, however I really would like to dye it, im not sure whether its faux suede or real. What would be peoples advise? Can I use a machine dye? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09667302352753923643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-75781949778120725322018-01-16T18:09:40.211-07:002018-01-16T18:09:40.211-07:00I just bought a second hand suede jacket with fur ...I just bought a second hand suede jacket with fur lining and collar for $13. There are no dirt anywhere but chemical smell. I tried to check if it fades but none so far so I will try wash it in the washing machine on wool setting tonight with conditioner and see how it goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-86221132194260056472017-12-20T02:35:50.339-07:002017-12-20T02:35:50.339-07:00Hi, after being quoted an exorbitant amount to hav...Hi, after being quoted an exorbitant amount to have my vintage, but in good condition Pierre Cardin Black Suede bomber jacket dry cleaned and after reading these comments. I am going to use my washing machine on a wool cycle using Woolite detergent. Spin it on a low spin cycle maybe twice and tumble dry it on a very low heat program. I will let you know the outcome. Here's hoping for a good Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-90718502438497851352017-10-18T13:14:34.033-06:002017-10-18T13:14:34.033-06:00I am so glad that so many of you have found this ...I am so glad that so many of you have found this helpful! Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-51272331934127148802017-10-18T12:03:48.619-06:002017-10-18T12:03:48.619-06:00Oo after washing the jacket i put it in the dryer ...Oo after washing the jacket i put it in the dryer on a low setting 2(x)s for 42 mins. then small load high heat for 18mins. then red using fabric softener will help..oh my gracious... threw in 2 downy dryer sheets and dried it for an additional 18mins...so awesome came out butter soft...just what i wanted. becaufecul if drying on higher heat(unless you are going for a snugglier fit) it shrunk my Trinafabulously40noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-20907763243425371822017-10-18T10:37:44.586-06:002017-10-18T10:37:44.586-06:00Hello...i found a 80's suede carmel jacket fro...Hello...i found a 80's suede carmel jacket from a second hand store for $6.Brought it home, had quite a bit of dirt and stains on the hem, front pockets, sleeves and pen mark.I used a suede eraser and brush then applied cornstarch to the tougher spots which eirked greater but not what i was looking for. Then i found your tip, put it in the wash and the jacket came out fabulous! a few brushes Trinafabulously40noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-3287912903626411702017-10-17T21:50:49.995-06:002017-10-17T21:50:49.995-06:00Well I just put mine in the washer just checked on...Well I just put mine in the washer just checked on it the water is BLACK after all its been hanging on my porch w dryer lint blowing around for more than a few years it was disgusting and not knowing how to clean it but didn't have the heart to toss it. It was a gift from my brother. So detergent is in a small amount of salt to soften the water. Terribly hard water here. Softner going in soondana simonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-25229527337638695262017-10-16T20:16:15.659-06:002017-10-16T20:16:15.659-06:00Baking soda or baby powder work wonders with remov...Baking soda or baby powder work wonders with removing oil stains. Just let it sit for a day or two. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553333379583659064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-84512629836517312832017-03-08T12:21:20.093-07:002017-03-08T12:21:20.093-07:00I have never done that, Ducky, but maybe with such...I have never done that, Ducky, but maybe with such an old garment, it might be advisable. The only thing I can think of is that it might not get as clean inside out. Let us know how it turns out, please? Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-64844230152379027132017-03-08T09:45:03.426-07:002017-03-08T09:45:03.426-07:00I have a beautiful 50 year old suede coat that was...I have a beautiful 50 year old suede coat that was my mothers. It is in wonderful condition except for an odor that smells leathery. I've worn it a couple of times but am always conscious of the smell. After reading so many good results, I think I will try washing it. My question is - should I turn it inside out to avoid abrastion as it goes thru the agitation cycle in the washer?Duckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-47423644620511066482017-03-03T05:28:54.066-07:002017-03-03T05:28:54.066-07:00I am so glad you wrote about washing suede! I wear...I am so glad you wrote about washing suede! I wear a lot of leather and suede, as in my industry, it does not get destroyed as some other natural materials do. One of my black suede skirts, I must have worn a few hundred times, and did not wish to send it out to be cleaned. <br /><br />After reading all of the comments here, I went home last night, put it into a short cycle in the washing machineExaminernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-68049239368013854902016-12-31T17:33:15.230-07:002016-12-31T17:33:15.230-07:00well at least now you know it will work and you di...well at least now you know it will work and you didn't have to experiment with an expensive item to see how it is doneUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170516351202295268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-2697718644650614142016-12-31T16:26:33.951-07:002016-12-31T16:26:33.951-07:00I followed the above directions. It worked fine b...I followed the above directions. It worked fine but the suede was to old in some places and fell apart. The rest of it looks good...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-66681480211721800892016-12-07T12:28:51.638-07:002016-12-07T12:28:51.638-07:00Brilliant thankyou for your advice iv read the com...Brilliant thankyou for your advice iv read the comments about them going hard etc so if that happened what would be the best approach to soften them ...i wouldnt mind paying for 1 to be done properly but when theres a few can be costly also where do i bbuy the woolite from ...iv not heard of it untill now ..thankyou Sparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773887125733632413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-71348299286875123822016-12-07T10:38:54.467-07:002016-12-07T10:38:54.467-07:00re whether or not it is real or fake suede - weigh...re whether or not it is real or fake suede - weight of the jacket is the easiest indicator. Polyester is super light weight compared to real leather - it is also much softer and thinner. As for the fake fur - that should be washable. I have washed my suede jackets often - including Ralph Lauren Polo (not cheap) and it works out well every time. I personally never dry them to completion - I Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170516351202295268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-36148596314263531492016-12-07T04:47:04.389-07:002016-12-07T04:47:04.389-07:00As anybody tried river island coats? I have recent...As anybody tried river island coats? I have recently purchased a few from ebay but they have not been cheap ...most of them are dry clean only...theres about 4 i need doing but they are suede leather and faux fur and the fur goes alway down the front...obviously i know trying these at home would be a big risk which is why it would be great if someone as tried this with river island coats and alsoSparkleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773887125733632413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-46572391370874061682016-11-15T09:32:14.427-07:002016-11-15T09:32:14.427-07:00Anonymous, in this case I recommend you take it to...Anonymous, in this case I recommend you take it to a professional. I don't know if it can be remedied, but without seeing it, I would say that a professional suede/leather cleaner could help you. Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122457524036298067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-42437637768296298722016-11-15T04:55:57.027-07:002016-11-15T04:55:57.027-07:00Hi there!
I need some help!
I steamed my ivory col...Hi there!<br />I need some help!<br />I steamed my ivory color suede leather jacket, a very expensive one, and marks were left, it is burn in the places where hot water spilled.<br />What can I do?<br />Please I'm desesperated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7256376349508798027.post-46625009762822016132016-11-13T22:02:24.528-07:002016-11-13T22:02:24.528-07:00Wear it wet if possible!! It will form to you. May...Wear it wet if possible!! It will form to you. May be uncomfortable, but worth it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15423461975316370806noreply@blogger.com