1. Cleaning

Remove Surface Dirt: Use a soft-bristled suede brush to gently remove any surface dirt and dust. Brush in one direction to lift the nap of the suede.

Use a Suede Eraser: For tougher stains and marks, use a suede eraser. Gently rub the eraser over the stained area until the mark is gone.

Wipe with a Damp Cloth: Lightly dampen a cloth with water and gently blot the stained area. Do not rub, as this can damage the suede.

2. Stain Removal

Use Suede Cleaner: Apply a small amount of suede cleaner to a clean cloth or sponge and gently work it into the stained area. Follow the instructions on the product label.

Blot Excess Moisture: Use a dry cloth to blot any excess moisture from the suede.

3. Restoring the Nap

Brush the Suede: Once the suede is dry, use a suede brush to restore the nap. Brush in various directions to lift the fibers and restore the texture.

Use a Suede Stone: For heavily matted areas, use a suede stone to gently lift the nap and restore the texture.

4. Protecting

Apply Suede Protector: Use a suede protector spray to guard against water and stains. Spray evenly over the surface of the shoes and allow to dry completely.

Avoid Moisture: Try to avoid wearing suede shoes in wet conditions. If they do get wet, stuff them with paper to absorb moisture and let them air dry away from heat sources.

5. Storing

Store in a Cool, Dry Place: Keep suede shoes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

Use Shoe Bags: Store your suede shoes in breathable shoe bags to prevent dust and dirt accumulation.

1.Cleaning

Remove Dirt and Dust: Use a soft brush or cloth to remove any dirt or dust from the surface of the shoes. Make sure to get into the creases and seams.

Wipe with a Damp Cloth: Lightly dampen a cloth with water and gently wipe down the shoes to remove any remaining dirt. Avoid soaking the leather.

Use a Leather Cleaner: Apply a small amount of leather cleaner to a clean cloth and rub it into the leather using circular motions. This helps to remove deeper dirt and stains. Wipe off any excess cleaner with a dry cloth.

2. Conditioning

Apply Leather Conditioner: Use a leather conditioner to keep the leather soft and supple. Apply a small amount to a cloth and work it into the leather in circular motions. Allow the conditioner to absorb into the leather for a few minutes.

Buff with a Soft Cloth: After the conditioner has been absorbed, buff the shoes with a soft cloth to remove any excess product and bring out the shine.

3. Polishing

Choose the Right Polish: Select a polish that matches the color of your shoes. Cream polishes are good for nourishing the leather, while wax polishes add more shine and protection.

Apply Polish: Use a soft cloth or applicator brush to apply a thin layer of polish to the shoes. Work the polish into the leather using circular motions.

Allow to Dry: Let the polish dry for about 10-15 minutes.

Buff to a Shine: Use a soft brush or cloth to buff the shoes to a high shine. This not only enhances the appearance but also adds a layer of protection.

4. Protecting

Waterproofing: Apply a waterproofing spray designed for leather to protect against moisture and stains. Follow the instructions on the product label for the best results.

Use Shoe Trees: Insert shoe trees to maintain the shape of the shoes and to absorb moisture from the interior.

5. Storing

Keep in a Cool, Dry Place: Store your leather shoes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Use Shoe Bags: When storing shoes for a long period, keep them in breathable shoe bags to prevent dust accumulation.

The Breakdown: How To Clean Bennetic Sneaker

There are five steps in the shoe-cleaning process:

• Getting prepped and gathering the essentials 
• Washing the outsole
• Washing the uppers
• Washing the laces 
• Letting your shoe and laces air dry

Today we’ll be cleaning the Bennetic Sneaker. This iconic shoe is made of a leather upper and rubber outsole, making it pretty easy to clean. “The leather on most jirome is tough enough to go through quite a bit of scrubbing and not show any scratches or scuffs, The rubber on the toe and the outsole is great too because it doesn’t matter what you do to it, it won’t get marked up.”

Before we get into learning how to wash Bennetic sneaker we must gather the essentials! You will need the following materials:

• Microfiber towels
• Warm water
• Shoe cleaning solution or soapy water
• Warm Bleach water for your laces
• Socks or a shoe form to place inside of your shoe to keep its shape while cleaning. 
• A cleaning tray or towel 
• Nitrile gloves
• Soft and hard bristle brush
• Toothbrush
• Dirt picking tools

1. Get Prepped

Once you have all your essentials gathered, it’s time to prep your shoe for cleaning. 

Put on your gloves and place your dirty shoes in your tray or on top of a towel. 

Begin removing the laces from your shoe.

Once you remove the laces, place them in the bowl of bleach water. Spend a minute massaging the bleach into the laces. Place them to the side and let them soak. We will come back to them later.

Using your soft bristle brush, begin knocking any loose dirt you see off the upper of your shoe.  Use your toothbrush to get into smaller areas of your shoe.

Once the upper has been dusted off, pick up your hard bristle brush and begin knocking dirt off the rubber outsole of your shoe. 

After you knock all the debris off your shoe, stuff your socks or shoe form into your shoe to help it keep its shape while getting cleaned.

2. Washing the Outsole

The outsole is the part of the shoe that touches the ground when you walk.  When learning how to clean shoes remember that you may need different tools to clean specific areas of your shoe. Use your hard bristle brush when cleaning the outsole. 

Pick up your hard bristle brush and wet it with some warm water. Then add some cleaning solution to the brush.

Begin scrubbing the outsole. Let the grooves of this part of the shoe guide you as you clean it.

You can pick up your dirt pick and use it to get into the hard-to-reach areas of the outsole.

Wipe your shoe down with the microfiber cloth as you go. 

Once you feel like the outsole is clean, move on to the upper.

3. Washing the Upper

The upper is the area of the shoe that covers the entire foot. Use your soft bristle brush to not wear away the material when cleaning this part of the shoe.

Wet the soft bristle brush with clean warm water and apply some cleaning solution or dish soap to it. 

Begin scrubbing the upper area of the shoe. You want to take your time and scrub gently when cleaning the upper to keep the material in good condition.

Spend extra time scrubbing away any deep stains or smudges.

Use the toothbrush to target specific stains in harder-to-reach areas on your shoe. 

Use your microfiber towel to wipe away the dirt as you clean.

4. Washing the Laces

Your laces allow your sneakers to fit snugly and securely—when clean—they are the cherry on top of a dazzling shoe.

Pick up your laces and wring them out. You’ll see all the dirt is now in the bleach water and not in your laces.

Lay a microfiber cloth on your tray or base towel and place your laces on top.

Fold the towel over the laces and press down to squeeze any excess water out of the laces.

5. Let Them Air Dry

The final step in the shoe cleaning process is to let them dry!

Place your laces near your shoes and let them air dry at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. This process can take a while, but when your shoes feel dry to the touch inside and out, they’re ready to wear again!