You are so sweet to ask! I’ve been wanting to post, but have been busy.
Day 2, it looked much better. I’ll post a pic below. gave it a second treatment—and the next day, she looked even better!
Then I gave it a couple days rest (plus I have been traveling).
I just picked her up just now and almost couldn’t find the mark!!!! It is tgere, but I had to look for it.
Notes—I applied white vinegar with a clean cotton ball each time. I gently rubbed ( not scrubbed), north, south, east, west, and each diagonal. Gently, slowly, and one direction at a time.
Let her dry completely and then a gave a gentle brush.
The last treatment, some of the “hairs” started to come out, so I stopped.
Each time I used vinegar, it made the suede feel thin and paperlike. It scared me, but it was fine… I think.
I might do one last gentle treatment.
I am very lucky that the friction from the wheel did not actually burn the suede.
I have since cleaned other areas and she has never looked better!
FYI—years ago, I used a whole bottle of suede cleaner on this bag (a yellow liquid that is supped to turn into a foam) and it did not do nearly as good a job as the vinegar.
YMMV, but I am shocked at the outcome!
Now, I want more suede in my life!
