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    How do you clean suede trainers differently from leather ones?

    Quick answer

    Suede and leather need different handling. For suede and nubuck we use dry and low-moisture methods, specialist brushes, and a protective finish to avoid water marks and matting. For leather we clean, then condition to prevent cracking and keep the finish supple. Mesh and knit uppers get a gentle deep clean. We choose material-safe products for every pair, so the method always matches what your trainers are made of.

    Customer

    I've got suede Yeezys and a leather pair of Dunks. I'm worried suede gets ruined by water. Do you treat them the same way?

    Clean 'Em

    No, and that's exactly the point, treating suede like leather is how pairs get damaged. For suede and nubuck we work mostly dry and low-moisture, use specialist brushes to lift dirt without matting the nap, and finish with a protector to help resist future marks. Leather is different: we clean it and then condition it so it stays supple and doesn't crack, and we keep the finish even.

    Customer

    And the products you use, are they harsh?

    Clean 'Em

    We pick material-safe products chosen to protect the shoe and avoid unnecessarily harsh chemicals. Both your suede Yeezys and leather Dunks can go on the same £60 order, and we'll simply apply the right process to each pair. Both include the free authentication check too.

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