subject: A Few Simple Tips To Clean Your Leather Shoes [print this page] Clean and shiny leather shoes not only look nice and elegant, but also reflect positively on your personality. Here are some simple tips that you should follow, while cleaning your favorite pair of shoes:
Before you start the cleaning process, gather the necessary cleaning supplies - soft cloth, soft shoe brush, white vinegar, shoe cleaner, shoe conditioner, pieces of newspaper, and other necessary accessories.
Every time after you take off your leather shoes after a days wear, make sure that you remove the accumulated dirt and dust particles with a very soft piece of cloth or rag. Doing this regularly will help you keep your shoes clean and shiny.
Before you polish your shoes, take off the laces. This will prevent the shoe polish from coming in contact with the laces, making them messy in the process. If you want to clean the laces as well, wash them separately in your washing machine.
Soap and water work best for polishing leather shoes. You can also use saddle salt as a polishing agent. However, make sure that your shoes do not get too wet. Alternatively, you can also choose to use a shoe cleaner, that is specifically meant for leather shoes.
After you clean your shoes with saddle salt, remove the stains of the latter (if any). Make a solution of water and white vinegar, and use it to remove the stains. Apply the solution on the shoes with a soft, light cloth, and continue repeating the process until the stains are not completely gone.
Make sure that you polish your shoes at least once every week. This will help you maintain the leather and keep it shiny. Cream polish is ideal for this, as it gives a lasting shine and glow to the leather shoes. You should ideally test the polish first on a rag or any other such unimportant item, to see the effect. In particular, find out if the polish causes any discoloration. If you think that the polish is safe, apply it on your shoes with a soft piece of cloth. Once you are done applying the polish, wipe it in a circular motion with a different cloth. To get greater and quicker shines, you may consider using Swiffer sheets as well.
After you polish your shoes, buff them in circular motions, with a soft and light cloth. For best results, pour a few drops of water on the cloth, before you use it to buff the shoes.
In addition, use a good-quality shoe conditioner to maintain the shoes and keep them clean. Ensure that you use a conditioner or lotion that is especially made for leather. Use it on a regular basis, in order to make your shoes more soft and flexible. It is very important to follow this treatment procedure, to protect your shoes from cracks.
The above mentioned tips can really come in handy for keeping your leather shoe clean and tidy. Keep your shoe clean at all times, and stride out with confidence!
