Trainer Cleaning Kit Recommendations
Trainer Cleaning Kit Recommendations
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minimalist

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

234 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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Like many on here I have quite a few pairs of trainers and I tend to favour suede. I've tried various cleaning products and am never satisfied with the results. I don't let the trainers get manky and am happy to put in the time but some suede cleaning products seem terrible. The lighter colours I like often end up discoloured so I stop wearing them but as the condition is otherwise excellent and I still like them, I'm hesitant to drop them at the charity shop before having another go.

Can anyone with first hand experience recommend some suede / leather cleaning products. Links to online resources would also be welcome. The PH search has only come up with boot polishing advice or the massive trainers thread.

I've found a few lists online but would appreciate experience based guidance about which to buy or avoid.

https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/fashion...

https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-accessories/g39...

https://www.verywellfit.com/best-sneaker-cleaners-...

Thanks smile

sospan

2,755 posts

251 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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Look on the Nikwax site.
I have their kit for trainers golf shoes and walking boots.

J4CKO

46,821 posts

229 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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For black suede ones, a can of Satin Black car paint works wonders smile

minimalist

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

234 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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Will have a look at the Nikwax, thanks.

Not keen on spray painting my trainers though hehe

DaveH23

3,355 posts

199 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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Pop them in a pillow case and stick them in the washing machine. Been doing this for years with great results.

Bleach the laces assuming they're white.

Bobupndown

2,939 posts

72 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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Brown trainers are the way ahead. [In dad world anyway!]

p4cks

7,486 posts

228 months

Thursday 30th June 2022
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This stuff is absolute magic
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/sneakers-er-cleaner...

Then once clean and dry, spray some of this stuff on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wk_Lzs3ocQ

minimalist

Original Poster:

1,516 posts

234 months

Friday 1st July 2022
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DaveH23 said:
Pop them in a pillow case and stick them in the washing machine. Been doing this for years with great results.

Bleach the laces assuming they're white.
I have tried this before with mixed results, not usually positive.

p4cks said:
This stuff is absolute magic
https://www.endclothing.com/gb/sneakers-er-cleaner...

Then once clean and dry, spray some of this stuff on
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wk_Lzs3ocQ
Will try these out. Thanks thumbup