Of all the items in your wardrobe, probably you care the most about your shoes. Isn’t it? Afterall, to build up quite a collection over the years isn’t an easy thing to do. The great thing about buying good quality shoes is that, with proper care, they will last for decades. So, read on to educate yourself about how to take care of shoes so that you can enjoy your purchase season after season.
How To Care for Suede
Suede cannot be polished. The colour can fade and catch dust giving a dusty-look, and the nap can become shiny from wear. Since suede is a porous material, such shoes are best worn on dry days. To clean these, sponge very gently with a shampoo meant especially for suede. Then; brush smoothly and gently with a rubber, brass-wire or nylon brush made to raise the nap of the shoe. This will remove excessive dirt and mud. Use can also use a suede conditioner to rejuvenate colour.
How To Care For Leather Shoes
A lot of leather shoes should not be directly exposed to wet conditions. So, if your shoes get soaked in water, gently towel dry the outside and place some newspaper on the inside so that it can soak up excess moisture. To preserve their sheen and beauty, do not keep your shoes in direct sunlight. Rather, place them in a dust bag to protect them from dust and sunlight. In case of patent leather shoes, scuff and scratches show up very easily. A slight dab of petroleum jelly worked into the scuffs somewhat smoothens it out.
How To Care For Birkenstocks
Firstly, keep your Birkenstocks away from extreme or direct heat. Avoid leaving them in hot cars for long periods of time. Don’t try any ‘quick fix’ drying methods if the Birks get wet. Rather, air drying them gently is the only way out. That supportive cork footbed is shiny and solid, keep that sealed. Apply a thin layer of Birkenstocks Cork sealer whenever the cork starts to lose its shiny gloss. To get rid of those dark footprint stains; you need a basin of lukewarm water, a cloth and some soap. Gently scrub away the stains with the cloth and leave them to dry naturally.
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