[rioclean]

I have been a carpet cleaner for 15 years but only found this forum today. Up to now I have never cleaned a suede suite and dont really know how to go about it, so I would be gratefull for any help.

[Dynafoam]

Welcome to the forum.

If this really is suede, rather than one of the sythetic micro-fibre fabrics, you would be well advised to steer clear without proper training.

I am certainly no expert in leather care but am sure that Judy or Andy from LLT or Tony Wheelwright would advise  the same.

[Jim_Lynch]

I agree with John. "Suede" these days means different things. It used to be a term related solely to leather, but is used now to describe microfibre fabric upholstery.

Is there a cleaning tag attached to the suite? If it is microfibre, normal HWE should pose no problem.

If it is suede leather, get some training or walk away.

Jim

[rioclean]

The actual material is faux suede

[Doug Holloway]

Rio,

Faux in english means false, so your suite is almost certainly synthetic and can be wet cleaned.

Cheers,

Doug

[Dynafoam]

Rio,

As Doug says, this should be wet-cleanable, subject to the normal pre-tests.

Keep the heat down and brush out any tool marks whilst damp (cotton towel).

[rioclean]

Hi John and Doug

Thanks for your help now I can phone the customer back.