Care of footwear from a skin in house conditions

Leather shoes are always beautiful and stylish, but only if they have a decentappearance. How to take care of leather shoes at home?- One of the most common questions from consumers. This is really very important and only with proper care shoes will retain its color, do not get unstuck, do not deform, do not crumble and is not covered with cracks, scratches, it means - and will last a lot longer. Therefore do not neglect the advice presented in this article - it's only for the benefit of you and your shoes.

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Care instructions

For real leather, the real enemy is dampness, as well as outdoor dirt and dust. But the most destructive effect for the skin is the reagents that are used in icy conditions and heavy snowfall. Getting on the surface of shoes, they literally corrode the structure of the material, which can be seen in the very rapid loss of color and the appearance of clearly defined bands and divorces on the surface. To remove them is problematic. That is why it is desirable to wash off such substances as soon as possible.

But that's not all! Find out the main rules that make up a complete grooming of shoes at home.

Washing and cleaning

When returning home, it would be advisable to wash the shoes, since if you leave the contaminated skin for a few days, the stains may not be washed afterwards. This is due to the fact that the more time passes, the more the pollution is eaten, which in the future will only have to be covered with special creams.

Do not wash the leather shoes a priori. But there are always exceptions to the rules, so in this respect, rather, you need to focus on the type of shoe. For example, shoes can sometimes be completely washed, but you can do the same with shoes or boots, you are unlikely to succeed without consequences.

Therefore, in order to properly perform cleaning and provide quality care for shoes from the skin at home, you need to take a damp cloth, which first rinsed out the sole and heel. Next - wipe the entire surface of the boots, then wipe them dry.

Important! If after you have wiped - there are stains or divorces, you can try to withdraw them in the most gentle way, although this will take some time. To do this, moisten the sponge in soapy water and rinse again .

Drying:

1. Unfasten the maximum leather boots that need to be dried or other shoes made of leather, or if you have, insert special spacers.
2. Then pull out the insole and if they are not made of genuine leather - you can easily dry them on the battery.
3. If the shoes are completely wet, then insert a few crumpled newspapers or napkins inside - they will pick up moisture.

Important! If it's white skin, do not put it inside the newspaper, because the printing ink can be imprinted and thus spoil the shoes.

But the big drawback is that the leather products have dried for a long time. So, for example, wet shoes in the spring-autumn time dries about 24 hours, and in the winter - up to two days.

What can not be done categorically?

1. Dry with heating agents such as a battery or heater. Footwear from leather can be dried only at room temperature( you can put newspapers or napkins to absorb moisture).
2. Exposure to constant exposure to dampness, as moisture deforms the material and stretches it.
3. Use bleach, acetone and other aggressive solvents for cleaning, since they destroy collagen fibers.
4. Use silicone to seal joints, which prevents moisture removal.

In no case should we forget about such an important topic as caring for shoes from the skin at home, because non-compliance with certain rules, as well as negligent attitude towards things can affect the fact that they become unsuitable.

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Suede and Nubuck

The care of leather shoes, namely suede and nubuck, has a number of features:

• Spots and dirt should be removed only with a special rubber brush, and already with dry shoes. If you do this on wetted material, you will only aggravate the situation and expand the spots.
• In order to protect against moisture ingress, use a special spray.
• So that the nap does not get lost - it needs to be combed with a hard wire brush.

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Artificial leather

Not paying attention to the fact that the artificial leather in many respects is inferior to natural, its main advantage is the fact that it does not let moisture pass. This allows you to dress it in rainy or snowy weather, and do not be afraid to get cold. All you need to remember about how to care for leather shoes:

• Wash it with a soap solution, then rinse with clean water.
• Do not forget to treat the cream on a silicone base.
• Sports shoes made of artificial leather can be washed in warm water with the addition of shampoo.
• A dry at room temperature.

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Care products

Care of shoes made of leather is not so difficult as it may seem. The main thing is to choose suitable care products and be able to use them. The range of prices and variations of this product is incredibly large, so that each person can choose their own care, as they say, on a pocket.

The only thing that needs to be considered is the material, because the wrongly selected cream can not only not bring benefits, but also harm.

Important! Experts argue that the means for the care of shoes should go to the amount of 10 percent of their original cost.

For an attractive appearance and a longer wearing of a new pair of boots or shoes made of leather, it is worthwhile pre-painting several important components:

• waterproof impregnation;
• cream, clearly selected by color.

Such a simple procedure will help you at times to extend life to new boots.

Important! Since often after drying, boots made from smooth skin get stiff, it is advisable to use an impregnating wax that is sold in many colors, for example black, brown, and also for light skin. It is recommended to cover every day with delicate shoes.

Also, besides the question of how to take care of shoes from the skin, the question is rather common than how to apply these products? The answer is simple - use a natural nap brush for this, and after the whole cream has absorbed, polish with a velvet.

But do not forget that there are a lot of different sprays, foams and creams for care, and what is suitable for, we will now understand:

1. Cleansing agents( foam or shampoo) - contribute to the removal of dirt and stains.
2. Cleanser( cream, emulsion) - helps to soften and restore the skin.
3. Moisture agent( polish, spray) - protects against moisture penetration.
4. Means antiseptic( deodorants) - eliminates unpleasant odor, and also serves as an antibacterial agent.

Important! Take into account the peculiarities of the material of your boots and shoes when choosing a shoe care kit at home:

• Waxes and creams are absolutely not suitable for suede and nubuck - they only pile up and completely ruin it.
• Sprays - most suitable for use on shoes of any size and material.
• Creamy texture polishes are suitable for smooth natural and artificial leather.
• Penki - is better for suede and nubuck, and shampoos - for the care of footwear from the skin smooth, not important - artificial or natural.

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Important rules for the care of leather shoes:

1. Use a colorless cream to care for only light or white skin, and for a darker type, use the appropriate cream of dark colors. Failure to comply with this rule may lead to a tarnishing of the product and the acquisition of an unattractive appearance.
2. If necessary, repair shoes in time.
3. Products made from smooth leather should be treated with a water-repellent spray with a periodicity once a week.
4. If you have a white mold, use glycerine or refined gasoline.
5. Do not wear shoes from patent leather at temperatures lower than -10 degrees, or above 25 degrees.

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Leaving at the end of the season

Not only is there a lot of nuances for a subject such as everyday care for leather shoes, you should not forget about special care at the end of the season. It will be much easier for you if you remember step by step what to do:

• Clean the surface of dirt and dust with a hard brush.
• If contamination is severe, flush with water, but do not allow water to enter.
• Wipe the cloth until completely dry.
• Apply a special cream and leave to soak for a while.
• Then polish to shine and apply a water repellent spray.
• Next, fill the shoes with newspapers or special shoes so that the shoes do not deform, and fold it into cardboard boxes.

So, we really hope that this article will help those who did not know how to take care of leather shoes at home. We tried to open all the topics, to answer the most popular and frequently asked questions. If you adhered to all the rules and instructions, and also listened to our advice, your shoes will always remain attractive, and also will last you much longer than you might expect.