How To Care For My Shoes

Many people spend time caring for their clothes but not many spend time caring their shoes. Though it is a common phenomenon, it does not really make sense. Why do I say that? Think about it in different ways and you will understand. First, a pair of shoes is usually more expensive than your clothes. Second, you clothes may wear out in a season but your shoes can last for a year or more. Finally, the time required for shoes maintenance is probably much less than for your clothes. What’s my conclusion? You should learn ways to care for your shoes!

Shoes cleaning is very similar to other cleaning job in the sense that you should set your own cleaning schedule. You may clean your shoes once or twice a month or once every two months. My suggestion is to clean your shoes every month. Especially for your leather shoes, once a month is a minimum requirement. Before cleaning your shoes, find out the materials that your shoes are made of. It is important because even for leather, there are different cleaning methods for different type of leather.

There are many different shoes cleaning products in the market. Eventhough you have bought a cleaner that is suitable for your shoes with reference to its description, it does not guarantee zero damage to your shoes. Every time before your apply the cleaner to your shoes, find a small and unnoticeable area for testing first.

For athletic shoes, cleaning is probably the only thing you need to do. But for leather shoes, you need to polish them after the cleaning in order to keep them in good condition. Before polishing your shoes, you must be thoroughly cleaned. That means you need to remove all the dirt and debris before polishing.

There are several new cleaning equipments that you may wish to know. They are shoe wipes, spray cleaners and shine sponges. Each of them serves different purposes for shoes cleaning. These shoes cleaners are filled with cleaners and polishers and offer you a quick way to clean your shoes. But, most of them serve for a quick touch up purpose and does not clean your shoes thoroughly.

Finally, there are always some frequently asked questions about shoes care. As different shoes require different caring method, there is no one rule that applies to all types of shoes. Generally, shoes should be dry in air. You should only put them back to shoes wardrobe when they are completely clean. You need to remove all the shoelaces before you clean and polish your shoes. Unpleasant odor is a common problem and it can be solve with baking soda. Sprinkle some baking soda inside your shoes and leave them there for a night. When you get up in the next morning, remove all these baking soda from your shoes. Placing cedar blocks inside your shoes also works for eliminating odor.

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