Leather shoes are an indispensable item in the workplace, but even high-quality leather shoes need to be well maintained. If you don't know how to maintain them, a pair of expensive shoes could have been worn for many years, but they are likely to be scrapped quickly because you don't know how to maintain them. Today, let's share some knowledge about leather shoe maintenance with everyone.

a shoe last
Shoe last is the molding mold for shoes, commonly known as shoe support; It can keep the shoes in a flat state, easily wipe the wrinkles on the shoes, and keep both hands clean during the shoe polishing process; Of course, using discarded paper shells, newspapers, etc. can replace shoe lasts.

Shoe polish
There are two types of shoe polish: frost like shoe polish and shoe wax; In terms of function, shoe polish is mainly used to maintain and moisturize leather shoes; Shoe wax is mainly used for polishing and brightening leather shoes. In terms of usage, shoe polish is a product that starts to be used after cleaning the shoes. Shoe wax is used to brighten the leather in the final step after all the steps of maintaining the shoes are completed, making the leather more glossy.

Shoe cloth
Shoe polishing cloth is used to remove dust from leather shoes, which is the basic step for maintaining leather shoes. T-shirts that are not usually worn can be used as shoe polishing cloth
Horse hair shoe brush
When choosing a shoe brush, it is best to choose a horse hair shoe brush, which is moderately soft and hard, not only will not cause scratches on the leather shoes, but also can improve the glossiness of the surface of the leather shoes. You can choose two shoe brushes, big and small, and the small shoe brush can be used to handle small details such as the edge seams of the leather shoes.

Leather shoe cleaning agent
Cleaning agents can effectively remove dust, stains, and old shoe uppers that cover the upper.
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For leather shoes with shoelaces, first untie the shoelaces, wipe the inside of the shoes with alcohol or disinfectant tissue, and then put them into the shoe last; Brush the entire shoe body with a horse hair shoe to remove dust. In order to clean the edges and seams of the shoes, a small horse hair brush can be used together, and then a cleaning agent can be used to wipe off any remaining shoe polish, wax, etc. on the shoes before use.
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After cleaning, you can start taking care of the leather shoes. Apply shoe polish in the same way as basic shoe polishing, and remember to use the same color as the shoes. Pay attention when applying, too much force may cause pilling; Use a horse hair brush (combined in size) to evenly brush the shoe polish, paying particular attention to wrinkles and edges. Afterwards, let it stand for one hour to allow the shoe polish to fully penetrate. Be sure to air dry your leather shoes at room temperature to avoid rapid drying at high temperatures, which can accelerate the drying process and ultimately cause the shoes to dry and damage the leather.

polishing
Pull clean cloth or cotton material back and forth on the leather shoes, and the shoes will become very shiny. Finally, spray waterproof mist; Waterproof fog not only prevents shoes from being invaded by water, but also has the effect of not easily getting dirty. However, it should be noted not to spray too much to avoid spots forming on the upper.

Little Knowledge about Leather Shoes
It is best to wear leather shoes every other day to avoid deformation caused by stretching and wrinkles that cannot be restored.
Sweat can cause moisture in leather shoes, so when returning home after wearing them for a whole day, the shoes should be placed in a ventilated area to prevent the growth of bacteria.
When not wearing leather shoes, it is necessary to put in a shoe last or old newspaper to prevent deformation of the shoes.
To keep leather shoes smooth and clean, liquid shoe polish should be avoided as much as possible, and regular use of shoe polish of the same color should be used to wipe leather shoes.
If leather shoes get wet accidentally, they should be soaked with a dry cloth and then placed in a ventilated area for natural air drying. Remember to expose them to sunlight.