Jason Markk
Suede Cleaning Kit
The Jason Markk Suede Cleaning Kit is a dry-cleaning set designed for suede and nubuck footwear. It includes a suede eraser that eliminates dirt, scratches, and marks, and an ultra-soft bristle brush with a wooden handle that restores the material's soft, velvety texture. The kit contains no liquid cleaner, making it a water-free option that avoids the texture damage commonly associated with wet cleaning methods.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoe Accessories
Color
Size
Specifications
Cleaning kit for suede and nubuck, including eraser and brush
Suede eraser removes dirt and marks; ultra-soft bristle brush restores texture
- Material
- Brush: Beech wood, horse mane; Other material: Calcium carbonate
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoe Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Suede eraser that easily eliminates dirt, scratches and marks
- Ultra-soft bristle brush that restores the soft and velvety texture of suede and nubuck
- Suitable for suede and nubuck materials
Product Insights
The Jason Markk Suede Cleaning Kit uses a dry cleaning method—a calcium carbonate eraser followed by a horsehair brush—to prevent water damage that permanently ruins suede by absorbing water and causing fiber compaction, discoloration, and tide marks. The tools are softer than suede and durable, with a sequential process reducing wear, and users report restoring crisp, water-damaged suede. However, the kit may cause light fading on dyed suede, is designed only for genuine suede and nubuck (synthetic results uncertain), contains no liquid cleaner, and is not vegan.
Verified claims
- Water damage
- Suede's nap absorbs water like a sponge, causing irreversible fiber compaction, discoloration, and mineral tide marks.
- Dry cleaning
- Eraser and brush clean suede dry; water can permanently damage fibers.
- Material properties
- Horsehair bristles (Mohs 1.0–1.5) are naturally soft and lubricated; the beech wood handle is durable and smooth.
- Brush
- Calcium carbonate eraser cleans with friction, no water or smears.
- Limitations
- May cause light fading on dyed suede; test on synthetic materials first.
- Handle quality
- Beech wood handle: dent-resistant (Janka ~1300), smooth, coating-free grip.
- Restoration
- Buyers report restoring suede left crispy and rough by water or cleaner.
- Tool quality
- The brush bristles are softer than suede; eraser lasts dozens of uses.
- Kit design
- The sequential eraser-then-brush process reduces wear on each tool.
- Compatibility
- Designed for genuine suede and nubuck; synthetic suede may work but test first.
- Kit contents
- Kit includes a suede eraser (dozens of cleanings) and a brush; no liquid cleaner.
- Component materials
- Brush: beech wood, horse mane (softer than suede); Eraser: calcium carbonate.
- Suitability and care
- Not vegan; for suede/nubuck; eraser may fade; brush needs washing.
- Suede/nubuck use
- Designed for genuine suede/nubuck; synthetic suede results uncertain.
Product record
- Title
- Suede Cleaning Kit
- Brand
- Jason Markk
- Price
- 22 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing rectangular retail box showing a printed image of a wooden-handled suede brush with dark bristles and a white rectangular eraser; brand name and product name printed on the box front.
- Box orientationTall narrow rectangular retail box shown front-on with top hang tab visible.
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x 0.37 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.76 (high) - Printed brush imagePhotographic or illustrated image of a wooden-handled brush printed on the box front, handle on the left and dark bristles extending toward center.
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x 0.39 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.60 (high) - Printed eraser imageWhite rectangular block printed to the right of the brush, aligned horizontally with the bristles.
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x 0.51 · y 0.54 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Top hang tabFolded top hang tab with a central die-cut hanger slot visible at the top of the box.
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x 0.43 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Brand name vertical“JASON MARKK printed vertically near the top right of the box front.”
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x 0.53 · y 0.19 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high) - Product name block“Multiple-line product name printed vertically including an English and French line.”
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x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high) - Large footer text“Large single-word label printed at the bottom front of the box reading 'Suede'.”
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x 0.43 · y 0.80 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Small circular stickerSmall green circular printed sticker or callout overlapping the brush bristles area.
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x 0.43 · y 0.68 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (high)
Packaging
White retail box with printed product photography, vertical brand and product text, a top hang tab, and a small green circular callout on the front.
- Box color and finishBox front is predominantly white with matte appearance in this image.
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.76 (high) - Top certification mark“Small circular certification-style mark and short text printed near the top right of the hang tab area.”Partial
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x 0.53 · y 0.12 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Vertical bilingual copy“Vertical English and French product description lines printed to the right of the brush image.”
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x 0.45 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with neutral light gray background, soft shadow under the box, even frontal lighting and no props or people.
- Background and stagingProduct sits on a flat neutral light gray background with a soft shadow visible beneath and slightly to the right of the box.
- LightingEven diffuse frontal lighting with soft shadowing; no strong specular highlights.
- Shot compositionCentered vertical composition with the product box occupying a narrow central column and generous empty background around it.
Colors
light wood beige· brush handle (printed image)#EDBC9Bdark brown· brush bristles (printed image)#3B342Cclean white· eraser (printed image)#F3F2F0white· box backgroundPackaging#F3F2F0medium green· callout stickerPackaging#038A4D- Box orientationTall narrow rectangular retail box shown front-on with top hang tab visible.
- 02
Product
A long, single-piece light wood brush with a rounded handle and a narrow head of dense dark bristles; the handle has legible engraved branding. A rectangular off-white cleaning block sits beneath the brush head.
- Handle shapeSingle-piece contoured wooden handle with a gently tapered waist and a rounded oval end, sanded smooth with visible wood grain.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.60 · w 0.56 · h 0.32 (high) - Brush head and bristlesNarrow rectangular brush head with a dense row of dark, medium-length bristles protruding from the top edge; bristles appear uneven at tips.
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x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.33 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand engraving“Engraved text 'JASON MARKK' along the outer face of the brush head/neck, letters recessed into the wood and clearly legible.”
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x 0.18 · y 0.58 · w 0.45 · h 0.12 (high) - Small end markingSmall stamped or engraved characters near the rounded handle tip are visible but not legible at this resolution.Partial
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x 0.78 · y 0.76 · w 0.14 · h 0.10 (medium) - Cleaning blockRectangular off-white foam or rubber cleaning block with sharp edges and a smooth matte surface positioned beneath the brush head.
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x 0.05 · y 0.68 · w 0.26 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Simple studio shot showing the objects placed on a light neutral background with a soft shadow; composition centers the brush diagonally across the lower third of the frame.
- Shot compositionObjects placed on a flat light grey background; brush is positioned diagonally from lower right toward lower left, with the head elevated slightly on the cleaning block.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from above-left producing a subtle cast shadow beneath and slightly right of the objects.
- BackgroundUniform light grey background filling the frame with no visible texture or props beyond the brush and block.
Colors
light beech wood· wooden handle#ECBB94dark brown· bristlesoff-white· cleaning block#F2F2EB- Handle shapeSingle-piece contoured wooden handle with a gently tapered waist and a rounded oval end, sanded smooth with visible wood grain.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/Newbalance, r/SneakersReddit users warn that water and standard Jason Markk cleaner ruin suede, while the Suede Cleaning Kit’s eraser and brush offer a safer dry-cleaning method.
Negative experiences dominate when using water or wrong cleaner, but the kit’s dry method receives cautious approval.
Themes
Use Cases
- Dry cleaning suede sneakers without causing texture changes
- Restoring flattened suede nap after improper cleaning
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Crep Protect
Some users find Crep Protect avoids the suede roughness that Jason Markk cleaner can cause.
Source Threads
Proper suede cleaning method: dry eraser and brush, avoid water
Man the amount of people I see who put water on suede is wild always dry clean it with an eraser and suede 4 way brush. If you have to use something to really get a stain out very light spray onto microfiber cloth and blot just the area just to penetrate the stain and lightly rub with the microfiber cloth to then let get completely dry. After it’s completely dried use the 4 way brush to get the movement back in the suede.
u/J3sseVenturar/NewbalanceView thread →
Technique for cleaning suede with Jason Markk: use premium soft brush and blot dry
I use jason markk all the time. When cleaning suede, use the premium brush with the dark, soft bristles. I think you used the rough one with the yellowish bristles which is for leather. If you don't wanna spend $12 on a premium brush, you can use a soft tooth brush. Just wet it and add the solution. Once you apply the solution, lightly(not too light) go over the area, once you do that take a rag or a microfiber towel if you have one, preferably a microfiber towel. Take the towel and wipe the wet suede back. That should to it
u/devonm2000r/SneakersView thread →
Jason Markk Suede Kit contents: only a suede eraser and brush, no soap
The Markk suede kit only contains a suede gum and a brush though, I would never go near my 750s with soap. You happen to know how good the eraser works?
u/[deleted]r/SneakersView thread →