Sunday, October 10, 2010

suede footwear care


Recently my local cobbler introduced me to the Tacco eraser. It is a cleaning eraser for suede, velour and nubuk with tiny sand particles. You can use it on shoes, clothing and handbags, and I must say the results are remarkable. This "eraser" removes the stain without destroying the nap of the suede.

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Before (ewwww... I know)

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After!

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It's not 100% removed, but a pretty significant improvement, without having to use any sprays or liquid cleansers that could alter the colour or texture. I even went over the straps and around the sole closest to the ground to remove dirt and any little black marks or scuffs that I got over the summer. I love taking care of my shoes.

(sandals Balenciaga- THE most uncomfortable sandals in my closet)

14 comments:

Prêt à Porter P said...

that's amazing!!! I will keep this in mind.e

lostceremony said...

I'm going to HAVE to get some. I can't believe the after photo. Awesome

hannah-rose said...

i need this in my life! i have ruined so many suede shoes because of my inability to take care of shoes properly. im going to find the aussie equivalent of this and invest in it!

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A La Mode said...

This.is.awesome!

styleodyssey said...

incredible! i had some eraser thingy from coach handbags once, and it sort of worked ok...but this seems to work wonders! will keep it in mind.

Nicole said...

Hi, where did you buy this eraser? I'm from Toronto..

Thanks!

DEAD FLEURETTE said...

wow wow wow, thanks for introducing this! lately i've gotten som stains on my suede boots so this would come in handy!

style-for-style said...

best tip ever, THANKS, I'm on my way to clean and pretty open toes again!

Stephanie said...

Nicole- Hi! I'm in Vancouver. Check your local cobbler, I'm sure they will have something like this in stock.

DON'T FORGET THE 'Y' said...

that's amazing! i'm going to have to hunt some down! thanks!

Melissa said...

I wonder if this would on bags too?? I don't have a cobbler, but I should definitely find one that can hook me up. I have a suede bag that I no longer use cause there are so many little dirt marks that make it look too gross to carry around. But you just re-newed my hope!

V said...

wow this is amazingness.
thanks so much.
i love stumbling upon these little tips on the internet.
this is such a nice surprise, i didn't realise such an item existed.

yui said...

i have the same sandals and oh my god yes they are so uncomfortable i have to wear them with the strap hanging loose

discotheque confusion said...

good lord, this is amazing! see, this is what blogs ought to be for-for sharing little gems like this. and thanks to your cobbler too, of course.