Cleaning suede

I have a 1794 edition Tundra with the suede inserts on the seats. What's the best cleaner and protector to use?

 

For general cleaning, a good vacuum and detail brush agitation works. Then take a clean microfiber, wet it with WATER (damp not soaked), and blot areas that may need it.

For stains, a dedicated suede or Alcantara cleaner (Jason Markk Suede Shoe Cleaner...trust me it works lol). Always work from the outside of the stain inward to prevent it from spreading.

I haven't had to "protect" any suede interiors but from my experience with using weird products to clean cars that are effective, I would assume any high end suede shoe protectant will work. Just tape off the areas since they're typically aerosols.

 

Your dope. A like wasn’t enough.

 

Figured with your interior wizardry you would have the answer.

 

Ckatz53, thanks for the informative reply! That really helps. I appreciate it.

 

I was just wondering about how to care for the leather seats and found this post, figured it was several years old so I wasn't going to reply then I looked at the dates. Dang, so many people with the same questions at the same time. Thanks Ckatz for the info.

 

One of the few cases where I recommend a Chemical Guys product. This tuff works great on our suede couches. Available at Walmart.

Chemical Guys SPI21616 Leather Quick Detailer, 16 fl. oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRJOUA4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_WNukFbGD74WQC

 

Water deteriorates suede. Cleaning with water will remove its natural oils, altering its color and weakening it. However, cleaning stains from suede with soap is still not advised. Instead, treat it with rubbing alcohol, vinegar, or a suede chair cleaner.