Tips To Properly Clean And Maintain Your Shoes in 2020

1. LEATHER CARE

If you can, cream and wax your leather shoes every fortnight or every month, depending on how often you wear the shoes.

Mr. Shaun Tan, director of retail for an artisanal men's shoe store, said: "The cream nourishes the leather in addition to retaining its color while the polish makes the shoeshine and slightly waterproofs it. " It is equally beneficial for men and women shoes.

He advised restricting the application of shoe polish on the toe area and the heels. The polish tends to crack if applied to the areas of the shoe that flex.

Mr. Steven Rogers, founding director of a multi-brand shoe store, has professional advice for those who want to keep that shine on your leather shoes when you travel.

"Applying body or facial lotion found in hotel rooms on your shoes will make you shine without getting dust." 

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2. KEEP BAD ODORS AWAY

Avoid wearing the same pair daily and alternate at least two pairs of shoes. To minimize the growth of bacteria in Singapore's humid climate, give your shoes enough time to dry completely after absorbing moisture from each wear.

For non-leather soles, Mr. Rogers recommends washing and drying them from time to time.

3. WET DRY SHOES CORRECTLY

If you walk in the rain or soak your shoes, fill them with newspapers as soon as possible.

Mr. Tan advises, "Change the stuffing frequently until all the moisture is removed. Let the shoes dry at room temperature, but never near heat, for one to two days. "
If the shoes are soaked, let them dry naturally. Hair dryers, radiators or dryers will ruin them.

Mr. Rogers' trick to removing water stains is to mix two parts of white vinegar with one part of water and spray on the shoes. Wipe or gently rub stains.

4. ABSORB FAT

Grease or oil spilled on your shoes? Rub talcum powder on grease stains and use a damp cloth to remove excess powder. Repeat the application until the grease is removed.

"Be careful with brogues - leather shoes with decorative perforations or patterned shoes because the powder can settle in the holes," said Mr. Rogers.

5. KEEP SHOES IN SHAPE

After each wear, insert shoe trees in the dress shoes to keep the original shape of the shoe.

Tan said that if you can stuff shoes with newspapers if you don't have shoe trees, this is only a temporary solution. Unlike sturdy and durable clogs, newspapers need to be changed frequently as they wrinkle and tear after repeated use.

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