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Suede Brush - Can It Damage Suede?

post #1 of 11
12/28/09 at 3:31pm
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I bought a brass bristled (soft-ish..) brush for my suede shoes and when used on a pair, it cleaned them, for sure, but it made a whole bunch of lint like stuff... or was this the suede nap coming off? I got a bit worried and stopped.
It didn't seem to make any difference to the shoes though
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post #2 of 11
12/28/09 at 4:38pm
I have the same issue with a plastic suede brush. I've also wondered about how the shoes are affected long-term.
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post #3 of 11
12/28/09 at 5:33pm
The brass bristled suede brushes seem a little agressive for my taste. I seem to recollect that when I used them on light colored suede many years ago, they caused some discoloration.

I prefer a plastic bristled brush along with an eraser (for getting rid of scuffs and stains).
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post #4 of 11
12/28/09 at 6:21pm
Aren't brass bristles only to be used on problem spots?
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post #5 of 11
12/29/09 at 12:33am
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Originally Posted by Master Squirrel View Post
Aren't brass bristles only to be used on problem spots?

Everywhere I see suede brushes advertised or discussed, 90% seem to be Brass?
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post #6 of 11
12/29/09 at 12:44am
I use a garment brush on my suede
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post #7 of 11
12/29/09 at 12:05pm
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Originally Posted by bigbris1 View Post
I use a garment brush on my suede
This is a good suggestion.
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post #8 of 11
12/29/09 at 7:51pm
I use a regular shoe brush.
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post #9 of 11
11/18/11 at 4:28pm
Try a nail brush. Heard good things about them!
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post #10 of 11
11/18/11 at 4:55pm
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Originally Posted by ap10046 View Post

I bought a brass bristled (soft-ish..) brush for my suede shoes and when used on a pair, it cleaned them, for sure, but it made a whole bunch of lint like stuff... or was this the suede nap coming off? I got a bit worried and stopped.
It didn't seem to make any difference to the shoes though


I've used them for 40 years with no problem. However, now I'm using a softer bristle and the brass one only occasionally.

btw, if you're brushing nubuck don't use the brass one because it will scratch it. Use the softer brush or better yet a rubber brush.
 

 

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post #11 of 11
11/18/11 at 4:55pm
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Originally Posted by Aqualung View Post


I've used them for 40 years with no problem. However, now I'm using a softer bristle and the brass one only occasionally.

btw, if you're brushing nubuck don't use the brass one because it will scratch it. Use the softer brush or better yet a rubber brush.
 

 



P.S. fine sandpaper is good too for suede.

 

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