Tips for leather shoe care and maintenance
Faced with beautiful leather shoes, hesitating between buying or not buying?Many people are afraid that they will wear out within a few days of buying because they don't know how to maintain it. A pair of leather shoes, good care and correct wearing, can extend their life several times. There is a lot of knowledge about the maintenance of leather shoes, and it is really simple and practical to get started at home.
How to care for new shoes.
For newly bought leather shoes, rub a layer of shoe polish before wearing, which can make the upper shiny and soft, and it is easier to polish the shoes later. If you want to maintain a long-lasting glow, you can use fresh milk to rub it again, and it will have unexpected results.
Note: Whether or not to do this step has a lot to do with the speed at which the shoes age.
How to store out-of-season shoes.
After drying, fill the shoe cavity with shoe supports, shoe lasts or clean and soft objects (such as newspapers, cloths, etc.), and put some desiccant, dehumidifier or a little moisture-proof beads (to ensure that the shoes do not become moldy), and then place them in a ventilated, cool and dry place away from light.
The leather of leather shoes that have not been worn for a long time is easy to age and harden, you can apply some chicken fat or butter on the upper to save and moisturize the leather, but avoid using shoe polish.
Metal buckle care.
1. The gold shoe buckle can be gently wiped with a little transparent shoe polish.
2. The faded shoe buckle can be gently wiped off with the smoothest water matte paper or matte eraser.
3. The copper buckle or metal buckle can be coated with a little transparent nail polish to prevent oxidation.
Polishing new and polishing leather shoes.
1. Banana peel contains tannins, which are used to wipe the oil stains on leather shoes (or leather bags) and make the leather surface clean as new.
2. Polishing shoes with leftover milk can prevent the leather surface from drying out.
3. If the white leather shoes or white sandals are dirty, wipe them with vinegar first, then wipe them with a dry cloth, and then wipe the white shoe polish, the effect is particularly good. In addition, adding a few drops of vinegar to the shoe polish when polishing the shoes will make the shoes shiny and not easy to get dusty.
4. Use old ** or old nylon socks on the shoe brush, dip it in shoe polish to wipe the leather shoes very brightly.
5. Light-colored leather shoes are easy to get dirty. When shining shoes, apply lemon juice to the upper of the shoe, then polish the shoe polish, or brush it with toothpaste, and it will be as shiny as new.
Leather shoe cleaning knowledge.
1. Clean the soles and edges of shoes. It is necessary to use special leather cleaning water, because leather shoes cannot be exposed to water, and special cleaning water can also make the leather not fade and not yellow.
2. Clean the seam and upper. Use stain remover, not a toothbrush, as the bristles of the toothbrush can scratch the cortex. After using the paste, wipe the cleaner with a towel.
3. Apply shoe polish. It is heavier with solid shoe polish oil. The shoe polish should be evenly beaten, otherwise the upper will be unevenly bright.
4. Polishing with a large brush. Beat the excess oil evenly, and the gloss will come out. Then use a towel to polish the oil on the surface of the leather.
5. Upper shoe milk. Shoe emulsion is heavier and more moisturizing to the leather.
6. Put on shoe wax. The hem and upper should be taken care of, and the leather will be more shiny. After applying the shoe wax, wait for the shoe to dry, polish it with a large brush, and make the liquid shoe wax even.
7. Clean the inside of the shoes with a water-based shoe brush dipped in cleaning water.
Tips for caring for your shoes.
1. Wipe with shoe polish of the same color frequently, generally twice a week, which not only keeps the upper smooth and clean, but also prolongs the wearing life of leather shoes. Be careful not to use aggressive cleaning agents.
2. It is not suitable to wear the same pair of leather shoes for a long time, no matter how much you love it, you must give it a proper time to rest.
3. Do not expose to the sun, moisture, fire, washing, sharp collision and contact with chemical solvents to avoid damage. If the shoes are occasionally soaked with water, they should be dried in a cool and ventilated place.
5. Nubuck leather, suede leather, should be gently wiped off with a brush after each wearing, remember not to apply shoe polish, ointment, not to be placed in the washing machine for cleaning.
6. The upper of the cloth material must be not soaked and washed, so as to avoid wrinkles, delamination and fading. Dust can be gently wiped with a semi-dry cloth.
7. Mirror, glossy and metallic leather can be gently wiped with a semi-damp cloth.